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Gusto Crema

Georgetown Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Cream Ale · One of 12 Cream Ales in hopIQ

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

AWARDS

Gold · 2016
Great American Beer Festival
Coffee Beer
Gold — Great American Beer Festival (Coffee Beer)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Cream Ale.
Malt character
coffee
roasted
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gusto Crema

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Gusto Crema

About Cream Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coffee, roasted, creamy character as Gusto Crema will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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