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What is Cream Ale?

An independent guide to the Cream Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Cream Ale beers

  1. 300 Suns Blue Corn Maiden Cream Ale offers a smooth, light malt body accented by a subtle sweetness
  2. Smooth and slightly sweet malt character shines in 5 Alarm Cream Ale, complemented by a hint of corn
  3. A Pre-Prohibition style brew that is light and easy drinking with a mild hop bitterness. This beer p
  4. Overloaded with cake batter and vanilla, this cream ale is the perfect addition to any birthday part
  5. A-FRAME Okanagan Lake Cream Ale features sweet notes of honey and saltine cracker balanced by a touc
  6. A cream ale inspired by Mexican horchata, with cinnamon, vanilla, lactose, and oats for creaminess,
  7. A cream ale inspired by Mexican horchata, with cinnamon, vanilla, lactose, and oats for creaminess,
  8. Canadian Prairie Malt and local wildflower honey make up this dry Amber Ale. 15 IBU.
  9. Catfish Cream Ale by Agassiz Brewing (Winnipeg, Manitoba): A Cream Ale at 5.00% ABV from this Canadi
  10. Agassiz Catfish Cream Ale offers a smooth malt sweetness complemented by subtle corn and biscuit-lik
  11. Delicate malt sweetness shines in this crisp, smooth cream ale with a refreshing, clean finish.
  12. Anderson Valley Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema offers smooth malty sweetness with subtle caramel note
  13. Anderson Valley Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema offers smooth caramel sweetness with a touch of spice
  14. This cream ale bursts with a delicate balance of malt and hops, enhanced by rich vanilla notes.
  15. Light, crisp, with a slight corn taste. This cream ale is smooth with a dry, easy finish.
  16. Smooth and light with gentle malt sweetness, a touch of corn-like character, and a crisp, clean fini
  17. Fresh strawberry sweetness greets the palate, balanced by a creamy, smooth malt base, with a light b
  18. Atrevida Juneteenth is a refreshing cream ale featuring bright citrus notes of lemon and orange, com
  19. Axe & Arrow Waffle Cones - Mint Choco Chip delivers light chocolate malt sweetness with refreshing m
  20. Smooth, lightly sweet malt notes shine in Beehive Working Guys Cream Ale, with a crisp, clean finish
  21. This easy drinker combines a classic cream ale with Orange blossom honey and sweet orange peel to cr
  22. Juicy pineapple sweetness meets a subtle kick of spice in this smooth cream ale, with a silky, cream
  23. Warm notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg shine in this creamy malt-forward ale, evoking the sweet
  24. Smooth and subtly sweet, this Cream Ale boasts a light malt body with a crisp, clean finish.
  25. Bright notes of ginger and lime meld seamlessly with the smooth, malty base of this cream ale. Light
  26. Light malt sweetness and subtle hints of corn come together in Blackfoot Cream Ale, offering a clean
  27. Grand Rabbits offers creamy malt sweetness balanced by a refreshing hint of citrus hops, with a ligh
  28. Light, friendly, and easy-going, Kirkwood Cream Ale is perfect for just about any avenue. Traditiona
  29. Boiler Nitro Cream Ale offers smooth vanilla and light cereal malt sweetness, elevated by the creamy
  30. Smooth and easy-drinking, this Cream Ale offers light malt sweetness with a hint of corn-like creami
  31. Tropical mango sweetness meets a subtle fiery spice in Boss City Mango Tango Inferno, all layered on
  32. Sweet, tangy raspberry flavors meet subtle jalapeño heat in this cream ale, balanced by a smooth, cr
  33. Most Excellent Homebrew! This cream ale is a very light and refreshing ale that is similar to 'Genes
  34. A bright, lively, very pale beer with a modest hop rate and American hop clusters. Malty, satisfying
  35. Broken Tooth Chugach Session features a light malt sweetness with subtle grainy notes, complemented
  36. Smooth malty sweetness and soft corn-like notes define Walking Ashland, finishing clean and crisp.
  37. Pours a pale straw color with a crystal clear appearance. Light bready aromatics followed by sweetne
  38. Refreshing orange-zest notes shine in this cream ale, complemented by a smooth, creamy body and a li
  39. Because apparently nostalgia tastes like peanut butter and chocolate... Smooth cream ale collab with
  40. Lightly balanced hops along with a subtle malt background makes for a crisp and light finish in this
  41. Callsign Screaming Eagle Cream Ale features a light malt sweetness balanced by subtle bitterness and
  42. This Cream Ale delivers smooth malt sweetness with a touch of subtle hop presence and a clean, crisp
  43. Cheshire Craft Commerce Court offers a smooth cream ale experience with subtle honey-like malt sweet
  44. Lighter bodied beer, with a crisp clean finish. Lightly Toasted Bread, Subtle Caramel, Hay, Flower.
  45. Light malt sweetness with hints of corn and subtle floral hop notes lead Benny's Cream Ale, finishin
  46. Crasian Group Therapy offers a light malt sweetness with subtle corn-like grain notes and a creamy,
  47. Canyon Cream brings a smooth balance of light malty sweetness and subtle grain notes, finishing cris
  48. Deep Cuts Ways to Cope delivers a smooth, creamy malt base with subtle notes of biscuit and a touch
  49. Smooth and lightly sweet with hints of honey and crackery malts balanced by a subtle floral hop pres
  50. Del Cielo Orale Cream Ale showcases light malt sweetness, hints of corn-like flavor, and a touch of
  51. Doctor's Island Grass Cutter balances light malt sweetness with subtle floral and herbal hop notes,
  52. This Cream Ale highlights a smooth, mildly sweet malt character with clean, crisp, and lightly grain
  53. Smooth vanilla and roasted coffee flavors shine in this cream ale, balanced by a creamy, slightly sw
  54. Smooth and easy-drinking with subtle malty sweetness and a touch of creaminess, Buckle Bunny finishe
  55. Jalapeno Honey Cornbread Cream Ale, made with fresh jalapenos & real sheets of cornbread. An amazing
  56. Jalapeno Honey Cornbread Cream Ale, made with fresh jalapenos & real sheets of cornbread. An amazing
  57. This silky smooth and crisp ale is brewed in the tradition of 'Genesee Cream Ale' using the new hop
  58. Giant's Head Raspberry Cream Ale 'Razzle Dazzle' showcases the sweet-tart flavor of fresh raspberrie
  59. Gild Molino Masa highlights light sweetness and subtle grainy flavors from nixtamalized Montana corn
  60. Grand Avenue Happy Jack Cream Ale offers a subtly sweet malt backbone complemented by a light corn-l
  61. Grand Avenue Nitro Blackjack Black Cream Ale offers a smooth blend of roasted malt, subtle coffee, a
  62. Grand Junction Dragon Mother presents a smooth, slightly sweet cream ale base infused with the bold
  63. A Pre-Prohibition Style Cream Ale like none other at 5% ABV and 15 IBUs this Cream Ale has a wonderf
  64. Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale by Granville Island Brewing Company (Vancouver, British Columbia): A cream
  65. Granville Island Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale offers subtle maple sweetness balanced by a smooth, cream
  66. This cream ale delivers light malt sweetness with subtle corn-like notes, ensuring a crisp and refre
  67. Smooth caramel malt flavors combine with hints of toffee and a velvety, creamy mouthfeel in Greene K
  68. Grey Sail Flagship Ale offers a smooth malt sweetness with hints of biscuit and a touch of corn-like
  69. Grid City Honey Cream Ale features rich orange blossom honey aromatics alongside light malt sweetnes
  70. Hackensack Coles Brook Cream Ale features mild malt sweetness balanced by a subtle touch of corn-lik
  71. Hairy Cow Turtle Tree Cream Ale offers delicate malt sweetness with subtle notes of corn and a hint
  72. Hot Plate Rockin' the Gold Tooth delivers smooth malt sweetness with hints of corn and light bread,
  73. The nose has just the perfect amount of vanilla to get you excited, next up is the grain bill which
  74. Imminent Gateway Cream Ale offers a subtle malt sweetness paired with a crisp, smooth mouthfeel and
  75. Subtle pistachio nuttiness shines through a smooth, creamy malt profile, finishing crisp and refresh
  76. A slightly tart, slightly sweet orange vanilla cream ale, made with all natural flavors. It’s remini
  77. Light, dry, crisp with a smooth malt flavor, a hint of corn, and mild floral hop character.
  78. Lost Cabin Nitro C.R.E.A.M. Ale offers a smooth, velvety mouthfeel with subtle notes of malt sweetne
  79. Smooth light malt sweetness leads the way in Luminous Half Speed Cream Ale, complemented by a delica
  80. Delicate malty sweetness with hints of corn and light grain define the flavor of this Cream Ale, wit
  81. Moncho Birra from Manada Coyote delivers mild malt sweetness and a touch of corn-like creaminess, fi
  82. Light-bodied ale with a touch of sweetness and a kiss of hops, finished with fresh Madagascar vanill
  83. Merrimack Vanilla Coconut Cream Ale offers hints of sweet vanilla and rich toasted coconut balanced
  84. Mission Springs Cream Ale offers a delicate malt sweetness balanced by a light, crisp body, subtle f
  85. Smooth and mildly sweet with a gentle vanilla flavor that lingers into a creamy, soft finish. This a
  86. Modest Roots Maple Cream features rich caramel malt sweetness balanced with a light touch of maple,
  87. Modest Roots Take a Chance offers mild sweetness with notes of corn, bread, and a touch of floral ho
  88. Based on the flagship Cali Creamin', this beer features hints of vanilla and a distinct citrus cream
  89. Smooth malty sweetness and delicate caramel undertones lead the way, finishing light and crisp.
  90. Delicate malt sweetness shines in New Sylum Duke's Cream Ale, with subtle caramel and biscuit notes
  91. Light-bodied and pale straw color, using no corn or rice as many original versions did. Supremely ma
  92. A classic American Cream Ale with malty sweetness, fruity character, and noble citrus aromas, perfec
  93. A kiss of blueberry puts a summer twist into this smooth, creamy, classic Wisconsin style.
  94. Warm nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla dominate Old Yale Eggnog Spiced Cream Ale, supported by a creamy,
  95. Clean, flavorful American 'lawnmower' beer. Pleasantly zippy aromas of ripe melon, tropical fruits,
  96. A wonderful mixture fresh dill seed, garlic, and a hint of salt. This cream ale will hit your taste
  97. Light, well-attenuated beer with a soft floral finish, fermented with ale yeast for a rounder mouthf
  98. Bright and crisp with subtle floral hops, a touch of biscuit and corn, and a light body that works i
  99. This cream ale showcases rich toasted coconut flavor with subtle sweetness and a creamy, smooth mout
  100. Crisp and refreshing with light malt sweetness complemented by subtle floral and herbal hop notes, P
  101. Power Project Oat Cream Ale blends subtle vanilla and mild tropical fruit notes with a silky, oatmea
  102. A pale colored ale that is light and refreshing with a low cracker-like malt profile and flowery/her
  103. Delicate malt sweetness and light bread notes define this Cream Ale, with a smooth, crisp finish and
  104. Red Clover Gloria Cream Ale showcases a delicate malt sweetness with subtle biscuit notes, complemen
  105. Fresh cracker malt notes with crisp citrus are rounded out by a finish reminiscent of fresh-baked br
  106. Worker Bee is a light and smooth cream ale with gentle honey sweetness, a touch of malt biscuit, and
  107. Rendezvous Sun Ny Dream offers subtle citrus zest over a smooth, honey-kissed malt base, with a gent
  108. Honey Cream Ale is fermented warm like traditional cream ales but features an added twist--wildflowe
  109. Rogue Honey Cream Ale offers a smooth, creamy body with subtle honey sweetness and mild malt underto
  110. Rolling Oak GoodAle offers a smooth and lightly sweet malt character enhanced by a subtle touch of b
  111. Smooth blend of citrusy orange flavors and creamy notes, creating a delightful and invigorating beer
  112. Sidetracked Cornfield MeeT offers a smooth honey malt sweetness with a light touch of flaked corn, l
  113. Sig Luscher Kentucky Common combines light caramel and toasty malt notes with a hint of corn sweetne
  114. A light, crisp profile, with a sweet subtle backnote. Perfect for those who appreciate balance and s
  115. Sixpoint C.R.E.A.M. delivers delicate malt sweetness with light vanilla notes and a smooth, creamy f
  116. Gold medal winner at the North American Beer Awards. Pale straw gold in color, with a crisp mouthfee
  117. Smooth, subtle, and effortlessly cool, Agent 7 Cream Ale draws its inspiration from the jazzy vibes
  118. A clean, well-attenuated and flavorful ‘lawnmower-esque’ beer. Very drinkable and refreshing, simila
  119. Steeple Kitchen Kerfuffle is a light-bodied cream ale with subtle sweetness from pale malts and a hi
  120. Sturdy Shelter Sour Quarry Cream Ale offers subtle malt sweetness from flaked corn with a smooth, cr
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