Today I’m writing about Newburgh Brewing Company‘s Cream Ale.

Let me start by saying I love this can. I don’t know what it is exactly but it’s just got so much going on. The first time I saw it my reaction was “this is kind of busy and tacky.” Then you start noticing all the little things. There is a fermentation tank, what appears to be a picture(s) of the brewery, and the description of the beer running around the entire bottom of the label. There are so many details that make you keep turning this can around in your hand. I am not unique in this opinion.  I’ve tried to capture those details below.

I’m not going to over-complicate this post. It’s an enjoyable beer to sit back with on a hot summer evening or whatever occasion you find yourself making up an excuse for. I like to drink mine while watching baseball.

According to their description there is no rice or corn used in brewing this beer, it’s straight malt and it’s delicious. It pours a nice, almost amber, clear straw color with a nice white half inch head. The smell and taste is delicate and crispy with hops playing a secondary role to the grain/malt flavors associated with cream ales. This is a good choice for the beer menu at your next backyard BBQ. It will mostly satisfy the more persnickety craft beer fans but isn’t so in your face as IPAs, or farmhouse ales, so your average beer drinker will enjoy it as well.

In terms of overall enjoyment for this style? I give it a solid 4 out of 5.