Sleeman Cream Ale (64*) - Sleeman Breweries Ltd.

tavernjef

Minnesota

4.3/5  rDev +50.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Among the cream ales out there that I've had, this is one of the best and most pleasing.Comes in a clear bottle with no label on the body of the bottle just a tag like strip on the neck, kinda cool to see such a unique bottle. Has a raised little etching of a maple leaf with a beaver in front of it. Do those Canadians have to have a maple leaf on every beer or what? I'm surprised at this point they haven't tried brewing something with maple leaves in it, not just maple syrup.

Color is golden yellow, sort of hazy. Smells sweet and light of maltyness and a hint of hops and vanilla. Taste generally the same as the smell. Fairly light, good body though, with a nice sweet malt and notes of slight hop and vanilla. Very smooth, crisp, and clean, coats the tongue and mouth with creamy sweetness. Not bitter in the least. I couldn't stop drinking this stuff. Highly drinkable with a burger and fries or for picnics and outdoor backyard BBQ's. Very good Cream Ale.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2003 11:12:39 | More by tavernjef

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

2.83/5  rDev -1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A - Clear golden colour, finger of head, little retention and no real lacing.

S - Grainy bready malts, leafy greens, sweet corn and buttery bread.

T - Sweet corn dominates, classic macro lager notes, bready malts, burnt butter, toasted grains and a sweet leafy note lingers.

M - Medium bodied, smooth and wet.

O - Pass go, collect and move on... Nothing worthy here from a flavour profile, but it's an easy drinking macro brew that's disguised as a craft ale. Don't be fooled.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:28:14 | More by andrenaline

timiskin

Ontario (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -12.6%

04-23-2013 20:08:23 | More by timiskin

bmosh99

Michigan

5/5  rDev +74.8%

04-21-2013 01:35:12 | More by bmosh99

atr2605

New York

2.99/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A-pours a golden color with a white head that fades pretty quick
S-malty with no hop presence
T-creamy malt dominates with hops providing nice balance without contributing flavor
M-medium bodied and creamy
O-what I kind of expected. Not a great cream ale but hit the main aspects.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2013 01:26:02 | More by atr2605

RedAleMan

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev +4.9%

04-06-2013 00:25:36 | More by RedAleMan

tonton

Hong Kong

3.03/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Beautiful clear bottle, embossed glass with the Canadian maple leaf, the name of the brewery and the name of the beer. Red printed label with more info on the neck.

Wow. Opened the bottle and was blasted with lager funk. Maybe I got a bad bottle. Even my wife could smell it across the room. Not happy.

The taste was surprisingly decent, like an English Pale Ale. No sign of that nasty nose on the tongue. I've never had a beer that smelled as bad and tasted fine.

Good mouth feel.

Just don't burp, you'll get than nasty funk again.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 12:50:04 | More by tonton

schnarr84

Alberta (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -3.8%

03-31-2013 20:39:38 | More by schnarr84

juliendesrochers

Quebec (Canada)

2/5  rDev -30.1%

03-20-2013 03:02:16 | More by juliendesrochers

SaisonRichBiere

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev +13.6%

03-02-2013 02:21:53 | More by SaisonRichBiere

Noelito76

New York

2.75/5  rDev -3.8%

02-02-2013 14:55:11 | More by Noelito76

bzach

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev -3.8%

10-16-2012 03:30:06 | More by bzach

szmnnl99

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -3.8%

03-21-2012 02:49:13 | More by szmnnl99

Rlombardi75

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev +4.9%

02-02-2012 00:05:40 | More by Rlombardi75

80b

Ontario (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -12.6%

01-03-2012 23:56:01 | More by 80b

djcreepshow

Nova Scotia (Canada)

3/5  rDev +4.9%

12-10-2011 02:35:10 | More by djcreepshow

scootercrabb

Illinois

3/5  rDev +4.9%

12-07-2011 00:40:09 | More by scootercrabb

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3.73/5  rDev +30.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine June 2007.

In the late 1800s, George Sleeman brought this beer to life--it's not your typical ale. Cream Ales are sometimes seen as a hybrid: fermented like an ale but matured like a lager.

Crystal-clear pale golden color shows some active carbonation, with decent head retention as some white lace sticks to the glass. Smells a touch husky with a light biscuit aroma, very clean nose. Big on smoothness. A refreshing crispness rolls off the tongue. Dry malt flavor to start; mild cooked corn as well. A minimal hop bitterness is enough to balance things, and there is a refined grassy hop flavor in the middle to end. Clean, grainy flavor throughout. Finishes very dry, with hints of barley husk and corn.

It is what it is: pedestrian for the beer geek, perhaps, but comparable to the slew of retro Lagers that are available now. Within the American Cream Ale style, this one ranks high. We envision a heaping plate of chili cheese nachos with fried jalapeño rings--or just a few cold ones on a hot summer day.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2010 18:55:00 | More by BeerAdvocate

fizzy

Minnesota

2.73/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

WOW! Cream Ale (64) I thought I was going to get something that would totally amaze me. Hahahahahaha, was I mistaken. Honest guys, this is no rare beer by any means. It excels in nothing except 5% alcohol. I just got back from Panama and drank every Panamanian beer I could and would rate any of them better than this Canadian brew. Sorry if the truth hurts, but that's the way it is!

Serving type: bottle

03-07-2010 21:59:42 | More by fizzy

Ragingbull

California

2.7/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Gold color with a wispy head and light prickle. The nose is like malted snow. My wife described it as a scent that reminded her of the VFW on bingo night. Creamy attack and a bold flavor of cream. It is a very macrobrew-esque offering except that perhaps it is a little bit more "bold" than many macrobrews.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2009 14:28:53 | More by Ragingbull

PirateUlf73

Illinois

3.38/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a mug.

A: Very clear golden-yellow color with a fizzy white head that dissipated rather within a minute.

S: Aromas of light, pale malt and a touch of hops. Not a very strong nose.

T: Somewhat assertive graininess and a subtle fruity character. Hop character is noticed as a slightly grassy bitterness. Crisp and quite refreshing.

M: Lighter body and plenty of carbonation. The finish was pretty clean and a little dry.

D: This would make a pretty good warm-weather beer.

A pretty refreshing beer that would do much better on a hot day than any other time. Nothing spectacular, but a decent session beer that I certainly would not turn away.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2009 06:19:56 | More by PirateUlf73

RievyRW

Wisconsin

2.65/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Source: 12 oz. bottle poured into a standard pint glass.

Appearance: Golden hue with a 1 finger head that dissipates quickly and leave little lacing.

Smell: A faint malt smell

Taste: Some malt flavors, but not much. No real hops flavor either.

Drinkability: Better than the standard mass produced beer, but not something that needs to be drank whenever possible.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2009 17:23:17 | More by RievyRW

gonzo46and2

Florida

2.35/5  rDev -17.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Tried this a part of a mix twelve pack that sleeman put out. It was a good deal and I liked the porter. This was one of my gateway brands into craft beer so they do have a place in my heart.

This beer really didn't have much greatness about it. I liked it the least of all in the mix pack. Mostly bland dark malt tones. Nothing all that pretty or tasty.

Serving type: bottle

02-13-2009 01:25:04 | More by gonzo46and2

yesyouam

New York

2.25/5  rDev -21.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Sleeman Cream Ale is a very sparkling, clear, light golden ale with a fuzzy white head that fades quickly and leaves some nice lacing. The aroma is faint and of light grain, possibly some noble hops and a touch of paper. There is something a little corny and farty about it. It is light bodied, reasonably soft, and the finish is a bit gritty. There isn't really much flavor here. A little bit of bitterness picks up at the end. It's kind of like drinking water out of a glass that had a Pilsner in it earlier. There may be something a bit lemony in here, but I'm really groping for something here. It would be good for shotgunning or beer pong.
(rated Jan 4, 2008)

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2008 04:43:47 | More by yesyouam

kinger

Ohio

3.13/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Simple is good with this one. Pours a medium light golden yellow with a thin white head and good carbonation. Aroma is subtle, creamy, and light with a slight malt nose. Mouthfeel is good and filling with a crisp finish. Flavor is very appealing. Easy simple and delicious, nice beer.

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2008 20:21:38 | More by kinger