SnickerDoodle Cream Ale
A cream ale is related to pale lager. They are generally brewed to be light and refreshing with a straw to pale golden color. Hop and malt flavor is usually subdued but like all beer styles it is open to individual interpretation, so some breweries give them a more assertive character. Despite the name, cream ales do not typically contain any dairy.
While cream ales are top-fermented ales, they typically undergo an extended period of cold-conditioning or lagering after primary fermentation is complete. This reduces fruity esters and gives the beer a cleaner flavor. Some examples also have a lager yeast added for the cold-conditioning stage or are mixes of ales and lagers. Adjunctssuch as corn and rice are used to lighten the body and flavor, although all-malt examples are available from many craft brewers.
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Recipe Details
Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.8 L | 60 min | 27.2 IBUs | 8.7 EBC | 1.055 | 1.008 | 6.1 % |
Actuals | 1.046 | 1.01 | 4.7 % |
Style Details
Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cream Ale | 6 1 | 1.042 - 1.055 | 1.006 - 1.012 | 15 - 20 | 4.9 - 9.9 | 2.6 - 2.7 | 4.2 - 5.6 % |
Fermentables
Name | Amount | % |
---|---|---|
Pale Malt (2 Row) US | 700 g | 57.85 |
Pilsner (2 Row) Ger | 300 g | 24.79 |
Corn, Flaked | 70 g | 5.79 |
Barley, Flaked | 50 g | 4.13 |
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L | 30 g | 2.48 |
Milk Sugar (Lactose) | 60 g | 4.96 |
Hops
Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cascade | 6.6 g | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
Goldings, East Kent | 5.3 g | 10 min | Boil | Pellet | 5 |
Miscs
Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Irish Moss | 0.43 tsp | 10 min | Boil | Fining |
Cinnamon Stick | 0.86 Items | 5 min | Boil | Spice |
Yeast Nutrient | 0.43 tsp | 3 days | Primary | Other |
Vanilla Beans | 0.86 Items | 10 days | Secondary | Flavor |
Yeast
Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
---|---|---|---|
Cream Ale Yeast Blend (WLP080) | White Labs | 78% | 18.33°C - 21.11°C |
Mash
Step | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Mash In | 65.56°C | 75 min |
Fermentation
Step | Time | Temperature |
---|---|---|
Primary | 4 days | 19.44°C |
Secondary | 10 days | 19.44°C |
Aging | 30 days | 18.33°C |
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