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Salem Midsummer Cream

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Pale straw and light, refreshing, with a gentle sweetness, pale citrus and delicate notes of honey and vanilla. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, the finish clean, crisp and balanced – easy-drinking at 4.1%, made for sessions. Honey and flaked corn join Maris Otter pale malt in the recipe. Midsummer Cream is available in July.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyvanillaclean
honey
vanilla
clean
citrusy
Aroma
Restrained and inviting, with gentle citrus notes leading a soft floral backdrop.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Salem Midsummer Cream

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour.

pale strawbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Restrained and inviting, with gentle citrus notes leading a soft floral backdrop. Honey and vanilla emerge subtly, underpinned by the clean, slightly sweet grain of Maris Otter malt and flaked corn—no aggressive hop character.

pale citrushoney, vanillaclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds smoothly, with a light, creamy mouthfeel that carries delicate honey sweetness and a whisper of vanilla. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the adjunct sweetness and soft citrus to take centre stage. The overall impression is balanced and approachable.

creamy, smoothgentle sweetnesscrisp balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering notes of honey and a light citrus dryness. Carbonation carries the aftertaste, which fades quickly without astringency—ideal for session drinking.

clean, crisplight citrus dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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