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Canyon Cream Ale

Crow Peak Brewing Company
United States·Cream Ale
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Crow Peak's take on the cream ale — the American lager that doesn't pretend to be complicated. Nearly white, smooth and light, just enough sweetness to feel indulgent without cloying, and hops barely present, like a whisper. Made for summer porch-sitting and asking no questions.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold2
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruityhoppy
clean
fruity
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and understated, with soft grain notes from light Malz dominating the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Canyon Cream Ale

◎ Appearance

Nearly colorless with a pale straw tint, Canyon Cream Ale presents exceptional clarity and brightness. A modest white head forms on the pour with delicate retention and fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and evenly distributed, creating a soft, approachable visual profile.

nearly colorlesscrystalline claritydelicate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and understated, with soft grain notes from light Malz dominating the profile. Edelhopfen character barely registers, present only as a faint floral whisper rather than any assertive herbal presence. No notable yeast esters or adjunct notes emerge; the overall impression is clean and neutral, inviting rather than challenging.

soft grainbarely perceptible hopsneutral and clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, smooth entry and a touch of residual sweetness that suggests careful balance rather than excess. Mid-palate remains lean and crisp, with minimal hop bitterness (15 IBU) and modest Malz character that stays in the background. The finish is dry and uncomplicated, leaving no lingering astringency or cloying aftertaste.

light and smoothrestrained sweetnesscrisp mineralitydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, evaporating without persistence or heaviness. A whisper of grain lingers briefly, but the beer retreats quickly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

short and cleangrain whisper
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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?

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