Cream Ale Cream of Three Crops (Cream Ale)

[rack04]

Haha, I brewed Jamil's version of a Cream ALe, but used the hop schedule in this recipe. Ended up finishing way lower than I thought 1.008. Now I have a 5.6% Cream Ale.. oops.

Did you use the cane sugar? I haven't brewed this recipe but I assume it is supposed to end up with a low FG.

 

[elproducto]

Did you use the cane sugar? I haven't brewed this recipe but I assume it is supposed to end up with a low FG.

Yeah, I used .75 pound. That's it, I know. At least it will surely be "crisp"!

 

[rack04]

This is probably a dumb question, but what makes this a "cream" ale?

My basic search told me that a cream ale is either a top-fermented Kölsch or an ale that is pressurized with nitrogen. Is it some combination of the ingredients or the yeast?

This is discussed in the cream ale podcast and if I remember correctly they had no clue where the name came from. Jamil stated that he has received a few samples while judging this category that were flavored like a cream soda because people thought that was the style.

 

[noggins]

This is discussed in the cream ale podcast and if I remember correctly they had no clue where the name came from. Jamil stated that he has received a few samples while judging this category that were flavored like a cream soda because people thought that was the style.

So I shouldn't be using this as a creamer for my coffee?

 

[Dgonza9]

Mine's been cold crashing and carbing for about four days. I can't resist sampling though. Mighty tasty. The new Zealand hallertauer adds some nice flavor to this one. Can't wait to try the dry hopped. Version. Thanks Biermuncher. This will likely be a regular around my bar. Cheers,

 

[rack04]

So I shouldn't be using this as a creamer for my coffee?

I would never condone such activity.

 

[noggins]

funny story....

wife and I gave away bottles of grape mead this last christmas to friends/family/coworkers. one of her coworkers got it and said "OOh, yummy. I'm gonna put it in my coffee" my wife kindly explained this was not a good idea. If I had been there I would've taken the bottle back.

 

[ennis2000000000]

Just kegged kinda tastes skunky

 

[biggc1]

Just kegged kinda tastes skunky

Something must have went wrong.

 

[Conman2U]

Doing a 5 gallon batch of this right now using BIAB method.

 

[toolboxdiver]

Doing this one today, finally got my AG setup finished

 

[Dgonza9]

Dude, you will love this beer. The original is a great session beer. You can throw in some of your favorite hops as well to dry hop. I threw in an ounce of NZ Hallertau on mine. It's friggin delicious. I love being able to make two different 5 gallon brews at a time.

Thanks Biermuncher. This is going to start off my summer right!

 

[toolboxdiver]

Just about done boil, hit preboil SG RIGHT ON hada target of 1.040 and had a 1.42 sg

whoo hooo so far so good in the fermenter waiting for the yeast to do their thing

 

[Pandaren]

So, because I don't have a mash tun, could i make this a partial mash (5.5 gallons) and just mash the corn and rice together in my brew pot and then add lme in place of the 2-row? Something tells me that won't work.

 

[Buck33]

So this is going to be my 5th batch, first all grain, I ordered 6 pounds of Belgian pale ale crushed from northern brewer, Would be the same thing as pale malt?

 

[Pandaren]

ya, the belgian pale malt is nearly the same as the us pale malt, so you're set! gl!

 

[imrook]

@Pandaren: No you can't mash with only the corn and rice because neither of them have the diastic enzymes needed to convert the starches to sugar. Some people have already suggested using diastic powder to accomplish a partial mash version, but I don't think anyone has posted results. There is an extract version somewhere on the forums, but if you're comfortable with a partial mash, I say just go ahead and make this your first all grain batch. It was mine and the beer was a big hit with my friends over Memorial Day weekend.

 

[Pandaren]

Ya, that's what I thought . Well, don't have a mash tun and don't have the means or time to get the stuff to build one. The closest Home Improvement shop to me is about an hour away. So, what I think I'm gonna do is, since my brew pot can comfortably hold about 5lbs of grain, is rock 1.5lb 2-row, 2.5lb corn, and 1lb of rice. Think that's enough pale malt for the corn/rice? If not, then I'm gonna be the guinea pig and try using diastic powder to make up for the rest of the needed enzymes.

 

[MazdaMatt]

How big is your boil pot? Could you not just do BIAB?

 

[rod734]

So, because I don't have a mash tun, could i make this a partial mash (5.5 gallons) and just mash the corn and rice together in my brew pot and then add lme in place of the 2-row? Something tells me that won't work.

You can mash in your brewpot, but I think you will need some amylase enzyme. I would crush about 4 beano tablets and add to the mash for about 60 min. if you don't have any base malt to put with it. The LME has already been denatured.

 

[Pandaren]

No, I can only fit about 5lbs total of grain for a good water to grain ratio when BIAB. So amylase will work? Is that the same as "diastic powder?" If so then I'll give that a go. Can get amylase cheaper I bet.
Edit: my brewpot is 5 gal

 

[Buck33]

ya, the belgian pale malt is nearly the same as the us pale malt, so you're set! gl!

Thanks!

 

[Buck33]

I'm gonna try this soon with

5.5 lb belgian pale malt
1.5 pound flaked corn
1 pound rice
And add one pound sugar to dry it out I read that BM did this to a few of his to crisp it up, I also want to rack half of it on to 3.5 pounds of strawberries, what do you Guys think?

 

[imrook]

No, I can only fit about 5lbs total of grain for a good water to grain ratio when BIAB. So amylase will work? Is that the same as "diastic powder?" If so then I'll give that a go. Can get amylase cheaper I bet.
Edit: my brewpot is 5 gal

AFAIK, they are the same.

 

[imrook]

I'm gonna try this soon with

5.5 lb belgian pale malt
1.5 pound flaked corn
1 pound rice
And add one pound sugar to dry it out I read that BM did this to a few of his to crisp it up, I also want to rack half of it on to 3.5 pounds of strawberries, what do you Guys think?

I think strawberries would go great with this as long as you keep the hops on the light side. I dry hopped mine with some Willamette and even those would overpower any strawberry.

 

[Buck33]

Yeah I don't plan on adding any aroma or flavoring hops, I'll report back in a few weeks to let you guys know how it went

 

[drummerguysteve]

I just kegged this yesterday with 5 lbs of strawberries in the secondary for 2 weeks. It tasted good flat, but I'll report back too in a couple days when it's carbed.

 

[drummerguysteve]

I skipped flavor and aroma additions too!

 

[rwagner23]

Brewed this today though I accidentally read my hand written notes wrong and added .5 lb of Cyrstal 20L. Also, used Haullertaur hops as aroma.

 

[Brutus Brewer]

I'd say if you're shortening the whole process, keep the beer on the yeast cake for two weeks. Rack it to a keg with gelatin and chill it. 30psi for 30 hours and taste test for carbonation. Should be pretty clear and clean tasting by then.

Can you keg with gelatin with good results under normal circumstances, or are you suggesting this due to the shortened time frame?