Cream of the Crop
Style: Cream Ale
A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American ’lawnmower’ beer. Easily drinkable and refreshing, with more character than typical American lagers. Similar to a Standard American Lager, but with more character.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | OG | FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 60 min | 18.2 IBUs | 3.0 | 12.6 Brix | 1.8 Brix | 5.8 % |
Mash Details
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saccharification | 148°F | 90 min |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pale Malt, 2-Row (Rahr) | 9.00 lb | 80.0 % |
| Corn, Flaked | 1.00 lb | 80.0 % |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Saaz | 1.00 oz | 60.0 min | Boil |
| Czech Saaz | 1.00 oz | 20.0 min | Boil |
| Czech Saaz | 1.00 oz | 5.0 min | Boil |
Misc.
| Name | Amount | Time | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) | 2.70 g | 60.0 mins | Mash |
| Calcium Chloride | 2.60 g | 60.0 mins | Mash |
| Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | 1.40 g | 60.0 mins | Mash |
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 1.00 Items | 15.0 mins | Boil |
Yeast
| Name | Company | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safale American | DCL/Fermentis | 76% | 59 - 75°F |