Cream Ale Cream of Three Crops (Cream Ale)

[jeff1852]

Has anyone "Cold Crashed" theirs instead of using gelatin?

 

[Shackleford_rusty]

Has anyone "Cold Crashed" theirs instead of using gelatin?

Yes and it turned out crystal clear
(Cold crash in keg)

 

[verboten]

I just throw it in the keg then I carb it up. Super clear

 

[jeff1852]

what was everyone's average fermentation times? after 4 days I'm still not seeing any action.

 

[jimmyjusa]

what was everyone's average fermentation times? after 4 days I'm still not seeing any action.

All of my beers have began within a day. I haven't done this recipe yet. What type of fermentation vessel are you using? I know if i put the wrong lid on one of my buckets there won't be any airlock activity. If using a bucket I'd at least take a peek if not taking a sample also to see if there is any gravity change.

 

[catdaddy66]

what was everyone's average fermentation times? after 4 days I'm still not seeing any action.

I made a cream ale Sunday that I pitched 1L of wlp080 in at 6pm. By 6am there was activity and by the following 6pm I had a full krausen.

 

[Samudell]

Just bottled this and why is it so light in color. Lighter than even a bud light. Tastes good but would prefer to know how to make darker without changing the recipe

 

[00Seven]

Just bottled this and why is it so light in color. Lighter than even a bud light. Tastes good but would prefer to know how to make darker without changing the recipe

You could decog it. This has become a staple on my taps. I changed the corn and rice ratio a bit but everyone loves it

 

[Samudell]

You could decog it. This has become a staple on my taps. I changed the corn and rice ratio a bit but everyone loves it

I am considering that next time. I forced carved some and it tastes good

 

[z-bob]

Just bottled this and why is it so light in color. Lighter than even a bud light. Tastes good but would prefer to know how to make darker without changing the recipe

Minor change to the recipe: use Vienna malt instead of plain 2-row. Pale ale malt would probably work too.

 

[catdaddy66]

Minor change to the recipe: use Vienna malt instead of plain 2-row. Pale ale malt would probably work too.

I use pale malt in this recipe. I have not used Vienna yet but it would add a tiny amount of malt flavor. I have a version that I recently brewed that omitted the flaked corn. It is still quite good with no corny quality.

I really like this beer. It's in my house ale rotation and has been brewed in my house for 5-6 years now.

 

[jeff1852]

Has anyone tried adding any flavoring to it? Thinking of using something like a cranberry, or a Blood orange from Amoretti.

 

[shadows69]

I never had any luck with flavoring. I did not try to add any to this beer. Now if you use real fruit, that's a whole another story.[emoji3]

 

[treacheroustexan]

Has anyone tried adding any flavoring to it? Thinking of using something like a cranberry, or a Blood orange from Amoretti.

I’ve racked a gallon of it onto a pound of blackberries before. It turned out excellent.

 

[Fish84]

So I got this mashing currently. Was thrown off by the color. Double checked my receipt and I was given 2-Row...not Pale Row. Is there a large difference ? Did I ruin this ? I’m still a noob; this is my 6th all grain batch...

 

[Bklmt2000]

So I got this mashing currently. Was thrown off by the color. Double checked my receipt and I was given 2-Row...not Pale Row. Is there a large difference ? FYI I still consider myself a noob

Nope, no difference that you'll be able to taste. The beer will be fine.

 

[Fish84]

Ok right on, thanks [emoji482]

 

[catdaddy66]

Just got some discounted adjuncts, specifically flaked rice with flaked barley mixed in it. The lhbs had ordered rice but got a bonus ingredient! He sold it for 40% of list price... 10# for $8.

It should be perfect for this recipe I would think.

 

[ratinator]

Made this recipe from post#1 and really enjoyed it. I am a red/brown ale fan though and wanted to make a honey cream ale. I realize some people think honey malt is overpowering but I have never thought that. Here's what I am thinking

6lb - marris otter (nutty)
2lb - flaked corn
8oz - carared (notes of caramel, honey, biscuit)
8oz - honey malt (honey)

Same williamette/crystal hop scheduled with 1056 yeast. I don't see a place for the rice. Anyone who has had granville island's maple shack...that's the direction I would like to go. Opinions?

 

[catdaddy66]

Made this recipe from post#1 and really enjoyed it. I am a red/brown ale fan though and wanted to make a honey cream ale. I realize some people think honey malt is overpowering but I have never thought that. Here's what I am thinking

6lb - marris otter (nutty)
2lb - flaked corn
8oz - carared (notes of caramel, honey, biscuit)
8oz - honey malt (honey)

Same williamette/crystal hop scheduled with 1056 yeast. I don't see a place for the rice. Anyone who has had granville island's maple shack...that's the direction I would like to go. Opinions?

That sounds perfect, actually. 8oz of honey malt isn't too much (I'm) for a grain bill of 9#'s. Rice will add fermentables but no color, flavor or body to speak of... It may resemble a session pale ale with the cara and honey malts.

I haven't actually tried Maple Shack so I can't comment on how it may compare.

Let us know how it turns out!

 

[toolboxdiver]

I made my version with Honey Malt and Honey at Flameout it is cooling now. It is a 3 gal batch with a Post Boil of 1.053. I should be pitching yeast soon. It is about 100 degrees

 

[ratinator]

I made my version with Honey Malt and Honey at Flameout it is cooling now. It is a 3 gal batch with a Post Boil of 1.053. I should be pitching yeast soon. It is about 100 degreesView attachment 623543

Let me know how it goes

 

[toolboxdiver]

Let me know how it goes

I sure will.

 

[Dr.Jay]

Hi everyone, just signed up to say thanks for this recipe . My brew day went great, hit all OG of 1.052, and finished with a FG of 1.006, so its now cold crashing, and I will bottle it tomorrow. The fermentation was very very smelly I have to say, I hope this is not and indication that something went wrong. My previous batches didn't have that much smell to be honest. I will tell you how it goes and maybe take a photo after. Im calling it Crème de la Crème. Cheers

 

[toolboxdiver]

Just racked my version with Honey Malt and Honey. Looks good, I should be kegging it by Friday.

 

[Dr.Jay]

So this is it. It came clearer than I expected. Used whirfloc on boil, and cold crashed for 48 hours with gelatin prior to bottling. I came under my target carbonation, but that was my bad for using too little priming sugar. This also, I think, made it lose some head, cause it doesnt have a lot. Smells a little bit of corn, but doesnt taste a lot like corn. It has a very dry finish and is very easy to drink. You cant even tell it has almost 5% ABV!. All in all, this is my 5th batch and seems its the best one so far. I think the only thing to improve would be more head retention and maybe some hop flavor or aroma, but not too much. Cheers!

 

[toolboxdiver]

Let me know how it goes

I just Tried my Mini Keg that I force carbed. I really like how the little bit of Honey Malt and Honey at Flameout kicked it up a Notch. I call it my Kensington Kream Ale. Thanks Biermuncher for the Basics to expand on.

 

[jeff1852]

Toolboxdiver How well did the force carbing in that mini go?

 

[jeff1852]

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I just Tried my Mini Keg that I force carbed. I really like how the little bit of Honey Malt and Honey at Flameout kicked it up a Notch. I call it my Kensington Kream Ale. Thanks Biermuncher for the Basics to expand on.

How well did the force carbing in that mini go?
I am wanting to order some 1 gal ones and do a mini kegerator for my Travel Trailer.
Thinking about building a Bliechman type carbonator.

 

[toolboxdiver]

How well did the force carbing in that mini go?
I am wanting to order some 1 gal ones and do a mini kegerator for my Travel Trailer.
Thinking about building a Bliechman type carbonator.

It worked out well, one of those little CO2 cartriges was more than enough to force carb and pour the contents. I also primed a 2 liter and a 5 liter with honey. I have about a week to go on them.