Additions to a (kit) Cream Ale

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I have a Brewers Best Cream Ale Kit that is just DME and LME. The last kit I made had some specialty grains to add.

My LHBS suggested adding a lb of Munich 10L and 1/2lb of Cara Pils to boost it a little bit. Does that sound like a good/bad/meh idea?

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.
 
CaraPils doesn't really taste like anything, it just adds body and head retention, which is fine. I definitely wouldn't add Munich malt. Doing a mini-mash with some 6-row or 2-row and flaked maize, and maybe even just a handful of flaked oats (you wouldn't want to overdo it), would probably be your best choice.
 
The CaraPils is a good idea. Don't add any Munich. Some Crystal 10L would be OK, but don't overdo it!
 
If by boosting you mean increasing the alcohol content...simple cane sugar is a typical addition for Cream Ales.

Cream ales should be bright and crisp. Cara and Munich will add body and maltiness.

For a 5.5 gallon batch, you can add up to one pound of cane (table) sugar to help the beer dry out and become lighter in flavor.
 

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