The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Strawberry Creamsicle

Mean Max Brew Works · Cream Ale · 6.2% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleCream Alefrom the label
ABV6.2%from the label
Readsfruitedfrom the label
ArchetypeAmerican Amber Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.063
FG1.016
ABV6.2%
IBU—
SRM~13

Grain bill style inference

9.5 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt80%
1.5 lbCrystal 60L12%
1 lbMunich malt8%

Hops style inference

The label doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.

1.25 ozCascade60 min
1.25 ozWillamette10 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05 / WLP001)
MashSingle infusion · 153°F (67°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days
  • Fruited on the label: the filing doesn't say which fruit or how much — a common starting point is 1–2 lb/gal of purée in the fermenter after primary, but taste the real can before committing.