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Nitro Creamsicle

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Inspired by the frozen treat, this cream ale gets a citrusy-orange aroma and flavour from Sabro and Lotus hops plus orange juice. Vanilla, rolled oats and the nitro pour add up to a creamy mouthfeel. Copper-gold, medium body, 5.6% ABV and 13 IBU, with two-row pale and dextrine malts behind it, and poured from May to July.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangevanilla
citrusy
orange
vanilla
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus and orange notes from the Sabro and Lotus hops, complemented by fresh orange juice aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nitro Creamsicle

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a bright copper-gold hue with good clarity and a moderate depth of color. A fine, creamy head forms on the pour, characteristic of the nitrogen carbonation, settling into a persistent collar with strong lacing along the glass. The body appears medium-weight and well-defined.

copper-goldclearcreamy headnitrogen-poured

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and orange notes from the Sabro and Lotus hops, complemented by fresh orange juice aromatics. Vanilla and a subtle rolled oat character emerge in the mid-layer, creating a dessert-like quality without cloying sweetness. The overall impression is bright and approachable, with the hop character leading throughout.

citrus-forwardorange peelvanillaoat notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with vanilla and citrus playing equally on the palate. The mid-palate reveals the orange character from the juice addition and noble hop profile, while rolled oats contribute a gentle sweetness and textural roundness. Bitterness remains restrained at 13 IBU, allowing the fruity, dessert-like character to dominate without any sharp edges.

creamy mouthfeelcitrus-sweet balancesmooth entrygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading gracefully into a lingering vanilla-citrus aftertaste. No harshness or astringency remains; the beer ends refreshingly light despite its dessert inspirations.

clean fadevanilla-citrus aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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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