Brewed a cream ale yesterday. Not a style I would normally choose, but I had a lot of people asking for a lighter (colored) beer, so I thought I'd give it a try. It's not all that light in gravity (1.051, right near the top of the style), but the color is as light as can be, which seems to be what a lot of people wanted. Go figure.
Same thing as me. Even down to the og. Going to add some vanilla at bottling.
Don't do it! I started making this style for my wife but have really come to appreciate it. Our local brewpub added vanilla to theirs and it was terrible. Jamil even mentions this in Brewing Classic Styles it is so common. Cream Ale should be clean, dry, refreshing and simple, like a slightly malt forward American lager. Ah, hell...do what ya like! That's what makes this hobby great. But try it first. Go buy a Genesee and add some vanilla to see if you like it. IMO it doesn't have the body or flavor to support the vanilla and the beer is completely overpowered.
WesleyS said:Friday evening I'll be mixing up my first batch of Skeeter Pee.
bluelimbo said:I am thinking about doing the same. Need to get something that my wife will enjoy. She dreads brew days so anything that gets her a bit happier to see me brewing is all for the better!
Fordmi said:This weekend is 11 gals of Biermuncher's centennial blonde and 20 gals of my amber ale. Trying to get to the point where I have amber on reserve and can experiment with new recipes.
Wow 31 gallons?!? How long does that last?
No brewing this Weekend Going on Vacation to Vacation Land. Any new beers I should try while i'm up there? Aside from Shipyard that is.
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