Cream Ale
Muskoka Brewery

Cream AleCream Ale
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From:
Muskoka Brewery
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
Cream Ale
Ranked #134
ABV:
5%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,223
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 12.25%
Reviews:
86
Ratings:
243
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 30, 2023
Added:
Jan 12, 2003
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  74
First brewed in1996, our flagship Muskoka Cream Ale has since become a signature beer of the Muskoka region. Unmistakable with its rich amber colour and inviting floral tones, this laid-back English pub-style ale is smooth and easy-going. With a Cascade hoppiness and fuller body of flavour, this gold-medal winning Canadian Cream Ale is the quintessential taste of cottage country. Raise a glass.

20 IBU
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Ratings by ChrisCage:
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

3.51/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
A- Pours a light copper color, and is very clear. The head is not overly thick and settles to a thick-ish film that is white in color. There's lots of bubbly goodness rising to the top. Lacing is modest and on the thin side. Not a bad looking beer, just nothing to write home about.

S- Overall, a bland smelling ale. On the front of the nose is some sweet malt, that reminds me of caramel. No hops to speak of and not much else to note here.

T- Actually, this is pleasant on the palate, if not a little underwhelming....it is sweet and malty, maybe with a little bit of fruitiness hiding in the background. It has a hint of banana to be exact. The finish is very modestly hopped. It isn't offensive or anything, just a little easy going for this style IMO.

M- A nice buttery texture glides over the palate, as it should with this style. The carbonation is a little zingy but fine enough that it doesn't last long. The body is medium-ish. Nice overall.

D- This wouldn't be hard honestly to make a go to beer for something reasonably light, not overpowering flavor wise, nor carbonation wise. This would be a very good example of a starter ale for someone trying to expand out of macro lager! I'll probably pick this up again sometime.
Feb 10, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.43 by TrashPanda93 from Canada (SK)

May 30, 2023
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Reviewed by Tony787 from Canada (ON)

3.78/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
I bought 2 cans from the LCBO in Ontario Canada 473ml at 5%.
Poured into glass with a 1 finger head leaving a lace as you drink it.
Very good beer this cream ale
Very enjoyable to drink and easy .
Would definitely buy it again.
Cheers
Apr 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3.18 by aklavall from Canada (AB)

Dec 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.14 by biteme398 from New York

Oct 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.58 by Biewer-de-Toronto from Canada (ON)

Jun 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by Urk1127 from New Jersey

Dec 01, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by Andy32 from Canada (ON)

Jul 31, 2020
 
Rated: 3.43 by Insomniac from Canada (ON)

Jun 10, 2020
 
Rated: 4.07 by Larryfunnell from Canada (ON)

May 12, 2020
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Reviewed by InspectorHound from Canada (ON)

3.56/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Look: The colour of orange pekoe tea, with medium carbonation. Pours with a thick 2 finger white head that gives way over 5 minutes leaving a small head across the top of the glass.
Smell: Very light nose. Mild tea.
Taste: Tea with a hint of caramel, dry finish....maybe a slight hint of green wood.
Feel: Smooth, medium bodied. Fills up the mouth, strangely leaves the tongue underwhelmed everywhere but the sides.
This beer is a solid B to a B+ in the right mood. Refreshing, subtle with a few interesting things going on as it warms. This is a great gateway craft beer to use as an introduction to friends new to craft beers.
May 10, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by GingerFinn from Canada (ON)

Jan 13, 2020
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Rated by LocalBeerGuy from Canada (SK)

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
good cream ale hints of carmal very good to enjoy in there mix pack I just bought not long ago.
Jan 05, 2020
 
Rated: 3.61 by RobinLee from Wisconsin

Oct 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by rdub from Pennsylvania

Sep 08, 2019
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Reviewed by Jim67 from Michigan

4.38/5  rDev +24.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
One of my favorite cream ales. I’m not normally a fan of this style but the amber color, slightly thick feel for an ale, and just enough hop forward flavor works well
Aug 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.23 by roryhoy from Canada (ON)

Jul 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by matt_hill from Canada (ON)

Jul 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.26 by Matt277 from Arkansas

Jun 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.52 by JunctionCat from Canada (ON)

Jan 02, 2019
Cream Ale from Muskoka Brewery
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 243 ratings