10 Delicious Cream Ales For Movember – Beer Mustache Anyone?

It’s November! Which means it’s once again that time of year when men from all corners of the world come together to participate in Movember: The month of growing ridiculous beards and mustaches all in the name of charitable goodness! But you can’t go to all the effort of participating in such a great cause and not have a ridiculous picture taken of yourself with a nice creamy beer all over your face. This week, I’ve put together a list of 10 beers that deserve to make a little upper-lip history. Go forth, Movemeber Warriors… this is your time, this is your duty – for this month, I declare you our heroes.

• Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale

  

  Named as the brewery’s most popular beer, Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Ale is a light cream ale that has a seriously malty backbone. Its secret? The perfect balance of freshly flaked corn and a dash of honey malt. Its name comes from that unforgettable vanilla essence that leaves you wanting more and more. Some say it tastes just like a cream soda.

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• Sweet Action

  

  Oh my word, if you haven’t tried Sweet Action, you are in for a treat. Pour it into that tall pint glass and you’ll be graced with a beautiful orange glow topped with a creamy ale head: S*** is about to get real. The orange creamsicle comes with just enough bitterness from the hop to give you the perfect sweet-bitter balance. Floral essences are developed by the creamy caramel and honey notes…excuse me, I need to stop writing and get another one of these.

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• Little Kings Cream Ale

  

  Could this be one of the ultimate cream ales? Its color reminds you of a golden sun, while the thick head screams creaminess. Stick your nose over the glass and you can expect to smell sweet, sticky grains and even a hint of apple. The taste takes things to the next level: subtle malts brought together with a delicious caramel, all balanced with apple, pear, and slight bitterness towards the end. It may be a little dry, but darn do you get that creamy smooth hit right at the end.

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• Sunlight Cream Ale

  

  They call it their most approachable beer, and we’d say it’s pretty damn approachable indeed. Treat yourself to crisp aromas of lemon and freshly cut grass with just a hint of spice. The taste is a whole new ball game: sweet bready malt with a creamy body drifting off into a velvety smooth yet sweet finish. Perfect for an autumn evening while satisfying your ‘stache endeavors, too.

• Spotted Cow

  

  Based on a prohibition favorite, the Spotted Cow contains only the finest flaked barley and malt. It’s also brewed with a little corn on the side as a thank you to the farmers, they say (and what a difference it makes!). Take a whiff and you’ll get notes of corn sugar, freshly cut grass, and a delicate creamy sweetness. As if smell wasn’t enough, delight your taste buds with notes of wheat, fresh grass, a slight fruitiness, and that all-important creamy sweet followthrough.

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• Tout Mais Le Coller

  

  Okay, you might want to sit down for this. First of all, The Bruery make some truly FANTASTIC beers. Secondly, this is one of my favorites. If you haven’t guessed by now I like the whole orange thing, and I feel this guy is up there with the best. They crafted “Tout Mais Le Coller” to clone the flavors of an orange cream popsicle. That would also explain the name “Everything but the stick”. The aim is to sip and have flashbacks of your youth, out in the yard, the late summer months or in my case up until my late teen years (I like orange popsicles, okay?!). The notes are unmistakable those of orange, cream, vanilla and even a little caramel. Upon sipping your taste buds are enticed as you envelop flavors of bittersweet orange peel with a creamy twist. Great head, great body, great taste and altogether a seriously great beer. Enjoy!

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• Thomas Hooker Blonde Ale

  

  Those grassy hops hit your nose, but wait, there’s more… wood chips and toasted vanilla: divine. If you like your ales a little on the lighter side, get excited, because that’s exactly what this is. Your initial sip will take in lightly toasted malt washed out by a pleasant, grassy bitterness. A light but soothing finish follows.

• Grand Rabbits

  

  Grand Rabbits is Black Rock’s “Get Stuff Done” Beer. On the nose, you start with floral notes that develop into lemon-citrus. The creamy element hits you with a little note of biscuit. If you like your beers sweet but with a snappy dry finish, this is your guy.

• Genesee Cream Ale

  

  Genesee Cream Ale is described as a “True American Original.” First brewed in the 1960’s, this little treat is available throughout most states. With a frothy, creamy head, Genesee emits notes of grainy malts, grassy hops, and a slight fruitiness. Mmm-hmm!

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• Caramel Cream Ale

  

  The Caramel sensation that took over two years and more than 100 different testing trials to complete. The brewery owner, Miker Halker, is a man of exceptional talent and as a gift for his wife, wanted to produce one of the finest brews he’d ever made. The result? Due South Brewing’s famously sought after Caramel Cream Ale. Its name speaks for itself, luscious notes of dark crystal malts accompanied by syrupy caramel , creamy mouth feel and dash of Madagascan vanilla.

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