Cream Ale Cream of Three Crops (Cream Ale)

[ArizonaGoalie]

Anyone done this with lager yeast at 60F steam beer style? I have a batch of american light lager going and kentucky common ale (Saflager23) thinking about reusing the yeast from one of these brews to make the 3 crops.

I did - used Saflager 23. I wasn't a big fan. It tasted fine, but I felt like it missed the mark. My wife on the other hand, loved it. She drank the entire 3 gallon batch in a matter of a few weeks. Said it reminded her of Anchor's, but I never really gave it a chance after my first taste.

 

[ericbw]

Second batch of this and very happy....

My first true to recipie batch was split with my Father-in-law who came to help on brew day. I enjoyed the beer, but got through my "half" way too quickly, with the customary one and two week bottling "samples"..... I found the finish a little short and craved a bit more bitterness.

So 6 gallon batch two is coming of age now with a total of 6oz of hops.

1oz hallertauer, 1oz cascade 60 mins
1oz hallertauer, 1oz cascade 15 mins
1oz hallertauer, 1oz cascade flameout/whirlpool 10 minutes.

While this might be a little hoppy for the style, it is quite refreshing to drink in July.... I suggest try it for a change-up. The hallertauer and cascade are low in AA's, but quite flavorful. This isn't too bitter imo.

Interested to try a sample of the father-in-law's remainder of the first batch to see if time has done it any favors, we brewed it May 16, bottled May 30!

I did a dry hopped cream ale last summer (not this recipe) with Willamette at 60, 20, and flame out, then lightly dry hopped with El Dorado. It's not strictly to style, but really good. Hoppy but not bitter. And it goes well with food.

Mine was a 3 gallon batch, but only half oz additions. Yours must be a lot more bitter and hoppy!

 

[HomeDrewBrew]

Doing a 5 Gal tonight with .50oz Williamette @60,.25oz Hallertau @60,a tiny bit of leftover Amarillo and citra at flameout.

 

[HomeDrewBrew]

Doing a 5 Gal tonight with .50oz Williamette @60,.25oz Hallertau @60,a tiny bit of leftover Amarillo and citra at flameout.

Well ended up with OG of 1046 was shooting for 1042,85% effieciency.I can live with it.

 

[wtaylor3]

Early morning brewing, I'm the only early riser at my house wife and kids won't get up til 930-10 so I figured what better to do with the 5 hours of alone time

 

[wtaylor3]

Moved to fermenter and topped off og was 1.053, was nervous at first looked really light again

 

[wtaylor3]

Sitting here at work thinking about yesterday at this time I was brewing...ready to retire and I'm only 28 haha

 

[wtaylor3]

Pushing the limits this time, going to keg on Sunday which is 7 days into fermentation and then I'll do a 24hr force carb and effectively be grain to glass in 8 days

 

[thelastleroy]

Last of the "tripple hopped" version in the glass tonight, I think I overdid the priming sugar, or didn't "mix" properly. Some bottles were sublime, others have a 3" head that grows for about 5 minutes after pouring. The last bottle is obviously the best, as there is no more to be had. It really is nice to have a fresh beer vs store bought.

I shot for 2.8 volumes carbonation. Next time 2.5 and 4oz total hops. I think I have something here with the hallertauer and cascade together. Just a little severe without extra malt flavour at 6oz. I will do this recipe again, and I think with safale 05 instead of Nottingham to see if that improves things.

 

[casualbrewer]

Here is my partial mash version. Bit of chill haze but I also left my glass in the freezer for an hour. Tasty.

 

[tblume]

Here is a drop to 1 gallon assuming 65% efficiency:

1 lbs 4.0 oz .. 2-Row
7.0 oz ......... Corn, Flaked
2.0 oz ......... Rice

0.15 oz Crystal - Boil 60.0 min
0.15 oz Willamette - Boil 60.0 min

1.0 pkg US-05 Yeast

Good Luck,
Cody

I am trying this tomorrow. Glad to see some 1 gallon people out here. I don't have the room for a larger setup in my apt.

I am going to try 2 batches, and add blackberries to one.

 

[SchnookeredSir]

I had a bumper crop of raspberries this year, so I secondaried my 5 gallons on somewhere between 3-4lbs of my berries. I froze the berries for 48 hours to kill off any wild yeast, then racked on top for 3 days after am 8 day primary.

The glass is sweating because it's humid as all get out right now. It's actually a very clear beer. I think I shall call this one Warrior's Blood.

This is one I'm probably most proud of at this point. It's got a big raspberry nose, solid tart berry flavor, and a crisp dry finish.

I did the following Grain Bill:
4lb 2 row
4lb 6 row
1lb flaked maize
14oz box of Minute Rice
1 cup of table sugar in the mash
Yeast:
Good ole US-05.
Hops:
1 oz cascade whole leaf, locally grown
1 oz of German Hallertauer whole leaf.
Priming Sugar:
Local Honey to 2.3vols
Estimated 4.9% ABV

 

[aldricmeints]

I had a bumper crop of raspberries this year, so I secondaried my 5 gallons on somewhere between 3-4lbs of my berries. I froze the berries for 48 hours to kill off any wild yeast, then racked on top for 3 days after am 8 day primary.

The glass is sweating because it's humid as all get out right now. It's actually a very clear beer. I think I shall call this one Warrior's Blood.

This is one I'm probably most proud of at this point. It's got a big raspberry nose, solid tart berry flavor, and a crisp dry finish.

I did the following Grain Bill:
4lb 2 row
4lb 6 row
1lb flaked maize
14oz box of Minute Rice
1 cup of table sugar in the mash
Yeast:
Good ole US-05.
Hops:
1 oz cascade whole leaf, locally grown
1 oz of German Hallertauer whole leaf.
Priming Sugar:
Local Honey to 2.3vols
Estimated 4.9% ABV

This looks awesome! Did you use a fining agent or cold crash?

 

[FVillatoro]

I brewed it and left it in primary for 3 weeks, then kegged 5 gallons and laggered for a month. Followed the recipe but adjusted for a 6 gallon batch.

SUPER clean taste with some sweetness- which I am sure i'm getting more because I boiled it for 2 hours just to try.
My 2 hour boil also darkened it a bit more than my first batch, but I like it.

Yeast: Safale US05 fermented at 64 degrees and slowly raised to 70ish over 2 weeks.
OG: 1.043
FG: 1.008

Good stuff!

 

[HomeDrewBrew]

Shes beautiful! Lol

 

[brew_ny]

brewed this recipe on the 21st kegged it on the 28th drinking it today and it so good

this the 13th time I have brewed this and will be brewing it again tomorrow and on Saturday

such a good summer drinking beer

all the best

S_M

 

[TrustyOlJohnson]

brewed this recipe on the 21st kegged it on the 28th drinking it today and it so good

this the 13th time I have brewed this and will be brewing it again tomorrow and on Saturday

such a good summer drinking beer

all the best

S_M

9 days grain to glass!! Thats a fresh ale!! Pröst!!

 

[bomber65]

Brewing this tomorrow.

6 lbs 2 Row
2 lbs Flaked Maize
8 oz Flaked rice
1 oz Saaz
Safale US-05

 

[thelastleroy]

Brewing this tomorrow.

6 lbs 2 Row
2 lbs Flaked Maize
8 oz Flaked rice
1 oz Saaz
Safale US-05

Seriously, this recipe rocks! Experiment, but ime the corn/rice should be closer by weight. The appeal of this recipe imo is the light body, courtesy of the rice. Too much corn is going to impart a very specific flavour. If that's what you're after, fair play to you!

 

[journeyman846]

This is the best beer I have brewed this far.

 

[brew_ny]

9 days grain to glass!! Thats a fresh ale!! Pröst!!

anything at about 1.050 or so for me is done in about that time

I wanted to brew this yesterday but my ID10t's at work hosed a database at 6 AM so I had to go to work so I brewed it today

did it with 1 oz Hallertau and 1 oz or Willamette

doing the same tomorrow so I can rebuild my stock of top cropped 05

all the best

S_M

 

[Puddlethumper]

Just curious if anyone following this thread has tried Nottingham yeast and a very cool fermentation (60-62F)? I'm thinking it might give an even cleaner and crisper finish to the beer.

 

[thelastleroy]

Just curious if anyone following this thread has tried Nottingham yeast and a very cool fermentation (60-62F)? I'm thinking it might give an even cleaner and crisper finish to the beer.

I've done it with Nottingham, but fermented at 18°c (64.4f). Worked fine, but a bit fruity, not sure if that's the yeast or just my brew. For what it's worth, the fruity flavours mellow out with age. I'm going to try an identical batch with Safale US-05 to compare.

 

[Puddlethumper]

I've done it with Nottingham, but fermented at 18°c (64.4f). Worked fine, but a bit fruity, not sure if that's the yeast or just my brew. For what it's worth, the fruity flavours mellow out with age. I'm going to try an identical batch with Safale US-05 to compare.

Thanks for the feedback. I think maybe the 64 was a bit warm for Notty as it really prefers cooler temps. Have heard others report good success with this yeast in the high 50's...almost lager temps. I might try it on a batch to see how it goes. FWIW, I have a batch going right now with S-05 at 66F and expect it to be wonderful (as usual with this recipe).

Cheers!

 

[brew_ny]

FWIW, I have a batch going right now with S-05 at 66F and expect it to be wonderful (as usual with this recipe).

Cheers!

05 at 64-66 is great at 63- lower it gets peachy for me

all the best

S_M

 

[Puddlethumper]

05 at 64-66 is great at 63- lower it gets peachy for me

all the best

S_M

Yup, me too. Start at 66 then slowly ramp it up to about 70 at day 12-14. Start at 75F and you get bananas!

Cheers!

 

[phyllobeddo]

Yup, me too. Start at 66 then slowly ramp it up to about 70 at day 12-14. Start at 75F and you get bananas!

Cheers!

I get "the peach" at 62ish with US-05 as well. And I don't like "the peach." :cross:

 

[Culln5]

1lb or 1/2lb of minute rice for a 5 gallon batch?

 

[actionjackson905]

1lb or 1/2lb of minute rice for a 5 gallon batch?

I have done 1lb Rice and 1/2 lb of corn with excellent results. I found the 1lb of corn sometimes left a bit of tin taste, depending on the yeast and hops additions.

 

[Puddlethumper]

1lb or 1/2lb of minute rice for a 5 gallon batch?

I've been using 1/2 lb rice.