Cream ale
| Cream ale | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Yeast type | Top-fermenting Bottom-fermenting |
| Alcohol by volume | 4.2–5.6% |
| Color (SRM) | 2.5–5 |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 8–20 |
| Original gravity | 1.042–1.055 |
| Final gravity | 1.006–1.012 |
| Malt percentage | 60–100% |
Cream ale is a style of American beer that is light in color and well attenuated, meaning drier. First crafted in the mid-1800s at various breweries in the United States, cream ale remained a very localized form with different styles until the early 20th century. During Prohibition in the United States, a great number of Canadian brewers began brewing cream ale, refining it to some degree. Following the end of Prohibition, cream ale from Canada sold well in the United States, reigniting the popularity of the beer.