It was a little lighter and smoother and sweeter than the regular 12 Horse. Genesee has always been cagey about how Genesee Cream Ale is made. Yet Jackson surmised that Genesee Cream Ale is actually a blend of ale and lager. Philadelphia beer columnist Don Russell, aka Joe Sixpack, confirmed this in The original 12 Horse was apparently so strongly ale-y that it alienated many drinkers.
Despite being dismissed by some as mass-market and mainstream, that character is still quite evident in Genny Cream. He agrees the yeast is a big part of the character. By that time, cream ales seemed slightly nostalgic and homey. They offered enough of a difference to give drinkers a change of pace, while keeping them firmly in their comfort zones. More interesting, perhaps, was a second wave of cream ales that came well into the craft era.
By the second decade of the new century, most drinkers had been exposed to beers far more exotic than cream ales. A classic Jersey beer—which draws on the regional heritage of cream ale—is Regular Coffee, a boomer at 12 percent ABV that nods to the classic paper-cup morning fix.
Because of the loosely defined style, there have been various interpretations of the style, ranging from Imperial to fruited ones. Here are some more Cream Ales to check out:. Search this website. Search for:. Store Subscribe. Travel Gear People Beer Culture. What Exactly is a Cream Ale? Related Reads. What is a Cream Ale? Pilsner will impart a pleasant, mildly grainy and light honey-like flavor to the beer and maybe even a touch of corn , which is absolutely perfect so long as we dry it out—and we will.
As for hops, I love Crystal here. A flinty background is a fault in this beer—we want dry, and not mineral. Cold crash , and then carbonate to about 2. A bit of spritz in this beer will increase the perception of dryness, and it will just evaporate on your tongue. Too much of a good thing is no good, after all. Best wishes for a happy spring!
0コメント