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Gusto Crema

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A smooth, rich cream ale that draws its character from cold brew coffee — roasted notes arrive in flavor, aroma, and a deep amber hue. The mouthfeel is rounded and velvety, built on oats and Munich malt that soften every edge. At 4.6%, it sits low enough to drink without ceremony, yet carries enough body to feel substantial. This is a beer for the afternoon or early evening, when something warming but restrained fits the moment. Gold at the Great American Beer Festival in 2016.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2016
Great American Beer Festival
Coffee Beer
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival (Coffee Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedmalty
coffee
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
Cold brew coffee dominates the nose, layered with roasted grain and a subtle caramel sweetness from Munich malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gusto Crema

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined presentation without aggression. The body appears full and substantial for its modest alcohol content.

deep amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cold brew coffee dominates the nose, layered with roasted grain and a subtle caramel sweetness from Munich malt. The roasted character is inviting without harshness, suggesting a gentle roast rather than a dark scorch. Oat notes add a gentle, almost grain-forward backdrop that softens the intensity.

coffee-forwardroasted graincaramel sweetnesssoft oat notes

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with immediate coffee and roasted malt character that fills the palate without astringency. The mouthfeel is rounded and velvety, built on oats and Munich malt that create a full body despite the restrained alcohol. Bitterness is low and balanced, allowing sweetness and roasted complexity to remain the focus; a clean finish without any harsh edges.

creamy maltlow bitternesscoffee-roastedsmooth drinking

◑ Finish

Clean and relatively short, with roasted and malty notes fading into a subtle, warming aftertaste. No astringency or lingering harshness; the finish feels approachable and easy.

cleanwarm aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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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About Cream Ale

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What is a Cream Ale?

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