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Recipe: American Throwback Cream Ale

Inspired by tantalizing descriptions of cream ale from the early 20th century, this recipe combines ideas from both the pre- and post-Prohibition eras—including corn in the grist, dry hopping, and above-average strength.

Jeff Alworth , Joe Stange Feb 4, 2021 - 3 min read

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ALL-GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.058
FG: 1.011
IBUs: 35
ABV: 6.2%

MALT/GRAIN BILL
8 lb (3.6 kg) pale six-row
3.4 lb (1.5 kg) flaked corn

HOPS SCHEDULE
0.5 oz (14 g) Cluster [6% AA] at 60 minutes
1 oz (28 g) Cluster [6% AA] at 30 minutes
1 oz (28 g) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh [4% AA] at 10 minutes
1.5 oz (43 g) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh [4% AA] at flame-out/whirlpool
1 oz (28 g) Hallertauer Mittelfrüh [4% AA] at dry hop

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