Light Ale - Cream Ale

BJCP 03-C

AROMA

Low hop aroma may be present. Low levels of DMS acceptable. Low maltiness. Some character from the use of corn as an adjunct may be present.

APPEARANCE

Pale straw to pale gold. Clear to brilliant. Good head retention.

FLAVOR

Low hop bittering. Low maltiness; however, grainy sweetness from corn may be present. Low levels of fruitiness OK. Balanced, clean fermentation. No diacetyl.

MOUTH FEEL

Light body. Well carbonated. Smooth mouthfeel

OVERALL

A light, refreshing, thirst-quenching beer.

INGREDIENTS

Corn or rice is often used as adjuncts

HISTORY

Adaptation of American light lager. Fermented as an ale, followed by cold conditioning or a blending of ale and lager beers, which reduces the fermentation byproducts.

COMMERCIAL EXAMPLES

Genesee Cream Ale, Little Kings Cream Ale.

VITAL

OG: 1.044-1.055 IBUs: 10-22 FG: 1.007-1.010 SRM: 2-4 ABV: 4.4-5.7%