GP Cream Ale

We just brewed a Cream Ale and are waiting for the primary fermentation to kick off. We used just under two pounds of rice flakes in this recipe. After mashing, the transfer became difficult towards the end.  The rice flake seemed to clog up the the grain strainer in the mash tun thus making for a slow transfer. We might have to use a false bottom in the future. This recipe seemed to call for a lot of Hops so we decided to pitch the

original hops schedule but with about an ounce less than what was called for. We used Liberty [4.30%] and pitched 60min and at 1min. The boil was at 90 minutes. Based on our calculations the OG would be 1.044 but surprisingly we ended with an OG of 1.060 so we should end up with a 6.52% ABV. Seems kind of high for such a light bodied beer. Will see how it goes with fermentation. It should be ready for tapping about the first week of August. Will post tasting notes as well as the recipe once we get the opportunity to taste and evaluate it. We haven't really posted any

 of our recipes yet but will start posting the good ones. In the mean time, don't forget to check back with us and watch for new posts. Cheers!

6/29/11 I took a gravity reading and this beer is already down to 1.020 in 4 days so it seems to be "working" very well!

08/09/11: We now have the Cream Ale online! Very light in body, nice creamy head! There is hints of cream along with a smooth fruity, bittery, well balanced finish! ! Great summer beer with a bit of a bite at around 6% ABV! I'm looking forward to having some friends sample it to get feedback!