Canyon Cream Ale - Crow Peak Brewing

brewdoc75

Minnesota

4.05/5  rDev +37.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: A light golden ale that pours with lively carbonation in my standard pint glass. A small head nestles on top and is fed by everlasting carbonation. Crystal clear, brillant light gold color.

S: light aromas of grainy malt with a lttile background sweetness. Some floral hops in the background. Not terribly aromatic, but it fits the style.

T: light malt backbone with slight graininess. No corn flavors, which is a plus for me but would be ok for the style. The hops provide light bitterness with a touch of citrus. Simple flavors that meld well into an easy drinking beer.

M: light bodied. Strong carbonation. Crisp mouthfeel with a dry finish. Spot on for the style.

O: really a nice representation for the style. I really only have some homebrewed versions and spotted cow for comparison. This is right up there with spotted cow. This was great on a 95 degree day.

Serving type: on-tap

07-20-2011 21:02:41 | More by brewdoc75

Jabartheljr

South Dakota

2.75/5  rDev -6.5%

05-10-2013 22:03:37 | More by Jabartheljr

Eric908

South Dakota

3/5  rDev +2%

05-05-2013 23:25:54 | More by Eric908

DeRusto

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev +19%

04-24-2013 02:43:48 | More by DeRusto

CopperMtnPlowboy

Ohio

2.25/5  rDev -23.5%

04-09-2013 02:28:45 | More by CopperMtnPlowboy

benlippert

South Dakota

3.45/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Canyon Cream Ale is a true summertime beer. This is not a big beer by any means. It is very light and crisp, with a hint of honey. The taste is magnificent, especially on those hot summer SoDak days. This is a Crow Peak regular; one of the few beers they can.

Serving type: can

03-26-2013 21:50:14 | More by benlippert

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

2.08/5  rDev -29.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Shared this gem with the rb crew recently. The beer is clear and pale yellow with a small white head. The aroma brings malt, yeast, corn. The flavor follows suit. Corn and malt. Light bodied with lingering adjunct flavors. Eh...not a fan of this one at all.

Serving type: can

03-06-2013 19:54:29 | More by Huhzubendah

cofeeguru

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev +10.5%

03-06-2013 03:07:01 | More by cofeeguru

nmann08

Maryland

2.5/5  rDev -15%

03-03-2013 20:57:13 | More by nmann08

NeroFiddled

Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Crow Peak Canyon Cream Ale
12 oz. can, no apparent freshness dating
$5 can at Blatt Beer & Table, Omaha, Nebraska

Appearance: Hazy yellow-gold w/ an almost greenish cast (is this old beer?). Limited bright white head of foam. Average lacing.

Smell: Limited aroma of sweet adjunct-like malt.

Taste: Sweetish, malty, little hop, slight fruit. Basic. Accessible. Finishes dry with a mild bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Light-medium body, soft moderate carbonation. Smooth, and almost creamy.

Overall: Interesting. Tasty. Very drinkable.

Serving type: can

01-05-2013 13:46:32 | More by NeroFiddled

mdaschaf

Washington

3.25/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Review from notes.

A: Served in a pint glass, it was yellow in color with a foamy white head on top, with decent head retention and little bits of lacing.

S: Some honey, light fruit, and grainy malt.

T: More honey, some biscuity malt, and some light, sweet fruit.

M: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

O: A decent beer, but nothing special.

Serving type: on-tap

11-30-2012 03:01:58 | More by mdaschaf

baxter94

Kansas

3/5  rDev +2%

11-27-2012 17:39:30 | More by baxter94

sparx1100

Minnesota

2.25/5  rDev -23.5%

11-13-2012 03:36:48 | More by sparx1100

mhaugo

California

3.25/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12 ounce can. Decanted into a plastic, hotel water glass.
Appearance: Crystal clear. The color of golden straw. Looks like refreshment on a hot day.
Smell: Spicy hops and sweet corn. Neither aggressive. Maybe a little grassy.
Taste: Very light and sweet. Almost unbalanced on the sugary side. Oddly enough, it finishes quick and dry. Nothing much to speak of for the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: Light and effervescent.
Overall: Pretty nice lawnmower beer. I’d probably prefer it to be a bit grainier and drier, but not bad nevertheless.

Serving type: can

10-07-2012 17:33:45 | More by mhaugo

Johnhaley1989

North Dakota

2/5  rDev -32%

10-05-2012 20:38:44 | More by Johnhaley1989

Chucker17

South Dakota

2.75/5  rDev -6.5%

10-02-2012 21:34:16 | More by Chucker17

sommersb

Tennessee

3.35/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Tasted On: 09-22-2012
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 12 oz. can
Glassware: Perfect pint
Purchased: Received in a trade

My first beer from South Dakota!

A: Small white head sits on a clear, blonde colored ale. Head retention is low and there's only a little amount of lacing.

S: Honey sweetness in the aroma, plus light malts and some fruitiness.

T: The taste follows the nose, with biscuit malts and fruitiness giving it an overall sweet flavor. Really no bitterness.

M: Body is light with a moderate amount of carbonation. Aftertaste is lightly sweet

O: A very light and refreshing beer. Fairly simple but a good cream ale for summertime.

Thanks to fLax for this one!

Serving type: can

09-22-2012 17:47:14 | More by sommersb

Ivanhoes_Backpack

New Brunswick (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev +10.5%

09-01-2012 06:32:59 | More by Ivanhoes_Backpack

lauran24

1.5/5  rDev -49%

08-20-2012 19:56:32 | More by lauran24

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.05/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A buddy brought this back from his summer trip out to SD. The beer poured clear yellow with a thick head initially then it dissappeared and did not notice any lacing. The smell had some honey and mild citrus. Taste was ok, malt and a little citrus. Mouthfeel had a light body and mild carbonation. Worth a try...sure....would I get it again...no.

Serving type: can

08-04-2012 21:55:39 | More by WoodBrew

Flatlands

Missouri

3/5  rDev +2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

First off, this is not my style of beer, if you have some new to Craft Beer then this is what I would recommend. It is a smooth and light beer.
A-it looks light and yellow
S-better then a Bud Light, at least it has a smell
T-solid, light and smooth, a good beer for too pricey for me for what it is, however, it's local to the Black Hills and brewed with local Honey. If you like Cream Ales, this is a solid example but again, not my favorite type of beer.
M-not much here but that is the style so think Cream Ale
O-It's in a can, it's local to the Black Hills, put it beside a Bud or Lite and it will kick it's A**. Nuff said.

Thanks for the Can Crow Peak. Any craft beer in a can I will try. I get tired of taking glass to recycle. Aluminum is curb side and I can store more in the beer fridge and take to the pool. This is a good beer for the wife who steers clean of any IPA.

Serving type: can

07-22-2012 19:00:17 | More by Flatlands

cbcrunch

Wyoming

3.5/5  rDev +19%

05-16-2012 02:17:22 | More by cbcrunch

Cramerican

North Dakota

2.75/5  rDev -6.5%

02-15-2012 04:36:30 | More by Cramerican

tirlzx

California

3/5  rDev +2%

01-21-2012 03:40:01 | More by tirlzx

MNTom

Minnesota

2.05/5  rDev -30.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

So, I'm a huge New Glarus Spotted Cow fan. Its a cream ale as well. This had a higher rating than Spotted Cow so I thought I was in for a treat. I walk up to the door and actually see Beer Advocate stickers on the door. I get excited. I saddle up to the bar and order the Canyon Cream Ale.

It looks light in color with average lacing and head retention. I've never much cared how a beer looked, foamed or laced. I'm in it for smell in taste because well...ultimately theyre all that matters.

Smell, it was pretty weak. I really had to try to pick out any discernable scents in the smell.

Taste, watered down or weak and faint. I picked out a few faint floral notes, hints of malt and pear skin. Hints. There was no defining character of a flavor.

Disappointed. I've tried the 11th hour IPA and Pile-o-dirt porter as well. Those two on tap and in can. I'm about to head out to school in Rapids City so I plan to return. If I have a disappointing outing in person again I plan to address this with the bar tender. Hell I might even bring some beer with me to prove a point.

Serving type: on-tap

08-09-2011 16:50:48 | More by MNTom