Captain Selin's Cream Ale - Selin's Grove Brewing Company

BeerCon5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear golden yellow color with about one finger of fluffy white head that doesn’t last long.

The scent is of sweet malts, notes of fruit and some hop presence.

The taste is of sweet cream, sweet malt, notes of corn and floral hops.

Light body, smooth and a bit creamy, moderate carbonation.

This was an overall good beer, nothing extraordinary but I wouldn’t mind having this again.

Serving type: on-tap

12-06-2012 18:53:23 | More by BeerCon5

duceswild

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

01-08-2013 03:38:23 | More by duceswild

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

2.73/5  rDev -26.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

This poured out as a clear looking yellow color with a fizzy white head on top. The head fades and doesn't leave any retention or lacing. The smell of the beer is mostly grain aromas with a little bit of hops as well. The taste of the beer was decent, it had some corn and malt flavors with a hop bitterness in the finish. The mouthfeel was sharp, big amount of carbonation with I felt made this beer much too harsh. Overall it's a decent beer, not the nicest cream ale I've had.

Serving type: on-tap

10-28-2012 18:14:48 | More by Knapp85

Rhettroactive

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

10-27-2012 18:40:38 | More by Rhettroactive

MikeWard

Pennsylvania

3.15/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Despite numerous visits to this pub over the last 5 years this is the first time I've tried the cream ale. Friday 9/28.

poured from the tap, looking very nice, pale yellow, with good head.

Not much in the aroma department, tough to get anything actually

Taste was ok. Not a big fan of creams, but not unpleasant. Just...not special I guess

Mouthful was not particularly memorable

Overall, perhaps this beer would do the trick on a much warmer day. With so many other great beers at this brewpub, this one fades into the background.

Serving type: on-tap

10-01-2012 20:38:12 | More by MikeWard

musicman7070

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.5%

09-30-2012 21:20:34 | More by musicman7070

Skeletor1976

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +34.4%

09-07-2012 17:07:55 | More by Skeletor1976

StarryNight74

New York

4.5/5  rDev +21%

06-25-2012 15:07:12 | More by StarryNight74

merc7186

New York

3.48/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I had this beer on tap at the brewpub poured into a 5oz tasting glass.

A: Mildly Hazy Golden Straw Hue, Passes Most Light, White Head Ring, Decent Lacing

S: Floral, Corn

T: Cream, Mild Sweet Malts, Mild Corn, Mild Floral

M: Decent Carbonation, Light Bodied, Semi Sweet, Mildly Drying

Overall, actually a well balanced cream ale with a nice semi sweet flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

06-20-2012 17:49:12 | More by merc7186

briandaube

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

06-04-2012 00:16:44 | More by briandaube

Dirtdog1589

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-13-2012 21:36:48 | More by Dirtdog1589

robieobie1

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.5%

03-05-2012 19:45:59 | More by robieobie1

RyanGoodman

Bolivia

1.5/5  rDev -59.7%

03-03-2012 13:15:05 | More by RyanGoodman

AutumnBeerLove

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +7.5%

01-21-2012 06:44:09 | More by AutumnBeerLove

psuwiz99

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

01-15-2012 21:19:15 | More by psuwiz99

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served in a pub glass, the brew appears a clear golden yellow color. A thin film of white head sits atop. As the cap slowly fades, it leaves strings of lace sticking to the glass. A light swirl revives a thin film back to the surface.

The smell is sweet with a scent mildly reminiscent of corn that mixes with a herbal hop character. A faint touch of sulfur is noted across the back but I'm stretching to find more characteristics here as the overall aroma is quite mellow but enjoyable for the style.

The taste includes sweet grainy malt that is a little bland, not in a bad way, just a type of sweetness thats unidentifiable outside of mildly resembling corn just like the aroma led on. Mild fruits such as pear and apple skin come out as the brew warms. A bready sort of grain feel is noticed in the aftertaste. Faint hop inclusion provides some contrasting flavor without much bitterness but it keeps everything in check.

This is a medium bodied brew with a modest level of carbonation. It is very well done for the style. It isn't something I would seek out or drive there just for simply because it is seemingly always available and easily approachable for the folks who are looking for an icebreaker.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2012 14:25:43 | More by stakem

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on-tap at the Brewpub.

A - Pours golden yellow with a creamy one finger tall white head leaving spotty lace down the entire glass.

S - Smells of sweet pale malt, a touch of earthy hops, and some very faint fruitiness. This one is fairly simple, and that is both a good and a bad thing.

T - Starts off with a creamy corn flavor that quickly fades away leaving hints of pale malts, light sweetness, and a subtle hop bitterness. A touch of fruit comes through as it warms.

M - Light body and flavor with moderate carbonation. Crisp, creamy feel that works very well with the subtle flavors.

O - One of my go to beers when I am looking to just drink something simple. If you are at the pub and you aren't into some of the more advanced styles than this is the perfect beer for you.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2012 04:30:27 | More by orangesol

brez8791

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +21%

12-25-2011 00:27:31 | More by brez8791

nh2032

New York

4/5  rDev +7.5%

11-25-2011 13:40:11 | More by nh2032

smakawhat

Maryland

3.88/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured on tap at the bar into a small tumbler.

Little hard to judge appearances since it is so dark inside but, a light head of off white color. Not much lacing while drinking as the body shows off a brassy clear golden color.

The nose on the beer is probably the only thing lacking. Not much going on some light malts and a faint small honey sweetness.

Taste is a slight cream and gaseous carbonation. Toasty white baked breads with a finish that has a mild lime astringency creeping up. Small sweetness cream kicks in a little bit on the swallow. Texture is solid and coating.

Overall it may not be my favorite to style, but it is a simple example of what a solid good beer should taste like even if it may contain some corn.

Serving type: on-tap

10-09-2011 03:22:49 | More by smakawhat

akorsak

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A growler filled earlier today at the brewpub. Shared with ksak and janlud.

A: The cream ale has the orange-yellow color of a glass of apple juice. The lighter hues leave the ale translucent. A thin white head came with the pour but didn't last long.

S: A little boozy, the ale quickly turns malty. Sweet grains, bready with apple scents. The ale has a surprisingly hoppy bite that goes well with the adjunct sweetness.

T: Softly sweet, the ale starts off with a whimper, gradually building up. Adjunct-y corn sweetness is plentiful, adding strength and depth to the body. Biscuity malts are prevalent, chewy. Pleasant bitterness, not overpowering, lingers at the edges. I really like the corn sweetness.

M: The mouthfeel is nice, offering both sweetness and hoppiness. The adjunct aspects provide a much-needed depth that brings out the creaminess.

Serving type: growler

04-30-2011 01:50:45 | More by akorsak

Hojaminbag

Colorado

3.88/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Captain Selin's Cream Ale has a golden yellow body with a finger of white head that manages to leave a little bit of lacing on my glass.

The aroma is clean, slightly sweet, pale malt. Maybe a hint of hops in there also.

The brewpub description says Captain Selin's Cream Ale is brewed with corn, and I believe that based on the sweet, almost buttery flavor that reminds me a little bit of corn. Mostly, this beer is pale malts though, with sweetness, grain and a bit of biscuit. The softest hint of hops comes through also.

The mouthfeel is a bit creamy, and I would say generally pleasant.

Drinkable? Hell yeah. Selin's Grove makes great beer, and this is a good cream ale.

Serving type: on-tap

12-17-2010 00:43:23 | More by Hojaminbag

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewpub. Reviewed from notes.

Pours a golden color with a nice white head. Nose brings grain, pale malt, some light stone fruits, and some very soft hops. The taste is a bit of light, pale malt and some good fruit character. The mouthfeel light and creamy; good carbonation. Drinks quite well and is a nice, sessionable beer.

Serving type: on-tap

10-24-2010 22:56:22 | More by Thorpe429

billzee

Pennsylvania

3.73/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had this on On tap at the brewery on 12/29/09 (very cool place). Gold in color with a hazy appearance. Real nice thick creamy white head, minimal lacing. Malt and hoppy notes. Sweet malt and corn with a faint hoppy finish. Minimal carbonation. Very smooth and creamy. I could drink a ton of these.

Serving type: on-tap

12-31-2009 03:13:35 | More by billzee

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.43/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed at the brewpub. I am up for a decent cream ale. Yellow and lacey. Light mouthfeel, light drinking. Hoppier than expected,a tad of citrus zest, and easy drinking. Carbonation right there, which is above average for this brewpub. Nice session ale at 4.5% abv.

Serving type: on-tap

11-15-2009 01:59:00 | More by northyorksammy