Product Details
Orange Dreamin' Cream Ale
Bright citrus, smooth vanilla, and pure summer nostalgia.
Sip a pint of summer! This nostalgic spin on classic cream ale blends lawnmower beer drinkability with orange, vanilla and creamy lactose for a drink so refreshing you'll wish it was the middle of July. Enjoy by the pool, mowing the lawn, or any time you need a reminder of what summer is all about.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Fresh orange zest layered over soft vanilla and light malt sweetness.
- Appearance: Pale gold with bright clarity and a creamy white head.
- Flavor: Smooth malt character with sweet orange, subtle citrus bitterness, and a rounded vanilla finish.
- Mouthfeel: Medium light body with a creamy texture from lactose and a crisp, refreshing finish.
Brewing Notes
- Style: Fruit and Spice Cream Ale
- Fermentation Range: 64 to 74°F
- OG: 1.056
- IBU: 25
- ABV: 5.0%
Looking for the all grain version? Check out the Orange Dreamin' Cream Ale All Grain Kit.
Additional Information
| SKU | B11390 |
| Beer Color | Light |
| Original Gravity | 1.056 |
| Total Time to Make | 6 weeks |
| Regional Style | USA |
| Alcohol Content | ~5.0% ABV |
| Yield | 5 Gallons |
| Beer Style | Cream Ale, Fruited Beer |
| Fermentation Type | Ale |
| Beer Recipe Kit Instructions |
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Orange Dreamin' Cream Ale Style Background
Cream ale is known for its clean fermentation profile, light body, and easy drinkability. This version builds on that classic foundation by layering sweet orange peel and smooth vanilla over a crisp malt base.
Lactose adds a subtle creamy sweetness that enhances the citrus character without turning the beer into a dessert. The result is a refreshing summer ale that delivers nostalgic orange and vanilla flavor while remaining balanced and highly drinkable.
Style Guidelines
- SRM: 3 to 6
- IBU: 15 to 25
- OG: 1.042 to 1.055
- ABV: 4.2 to 5.6%