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Braxton Mae

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A smooth, easy-drinking cream ale fermented cool for a clean, slightly sweet finish. Named as a nod to Braxton's Covington roots — accessible and approachable, the go-to for anyone new to the Braxton taproom.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, offering clean malt notes with a soft, slightly sweet grain character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braxton Mae

◎ Appearance

Braxton Mae presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that maintain decent lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's approachable, refreshing visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationclean head

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, offering clean malt notes with a soft, slightly sweet grain character. There is minimal hop presence, allowing the cool fermentation to shine through with a crisp, yeast-derived cleanliness. A subtle hint of wheat and bready warmth rounds out a straightforward, unpretentious aromatic profile.

clean maltsweet grainsubtle wheatyeast-derived

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and slightly sweet, with a soft malt backbone that provides gentle body without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals mild bready and wheaten notes that integrate seamlessly with the residual sweetness. Bitterness is light and restrained, allowing the creamy mouthfeel to dominate and the overall impression to remain approachable and food-friendly.

smooth maltcreamy mouthfeellight bitternessapproachable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading to a subtle malty sweetness without lingering harshness. The beer's refreshing character persists through to the end, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Cream Ale

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What is a Cream Ale?

Cream Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Cream Ale

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