Genesee Cream Ale - Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.

Jason

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +15.1%

02-23-2013 04:18:24 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

3.05/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Presentation: 12oz brown bottle, twist-off cap, no freshness date.

Appearance: Crystal clear, light gold in colour with very little head -- just a very thin white foam lace.

Smell: Grain, fusel alcohols, light herbal hop aroma.

Taste: A smooth and creamy mouthfeel. Light-bodied. Malt sweetness is dextriny, a touch fruity and estery, but not overly sweet. Beer goes slightly crisp, a bit dry, then breaks into a light limey citrus rind bitterness, with bite and herbal-like qualities. Bitterness rides in on a fizzy carbonation. Fusel alcohols can be detected. Picking up some possible corn and/or rice adjuncts too. Aftertaste is oily, grainy with tannins.

Notes: Ah ... the memories. I remember my step-dad drinking this stuff out of the can back in the late 70's / early 80's. Given this, I can't hate this beer. It's not all that bad, for what it is. But would I keep it in my fridge all of the time? Hell no.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd

bobbyr5

Michigan

3/5  rDev -1.3%

05-24-2013 00:15:02 | More by bobbyr5

Dave7500kl

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -9.5%

05-20-2013 19:53:40 | More by Dave7500kl

HardyA

Michigan

2.25/5  rDev -26%

05-18-2013 14:06:48 | More by HardyA

Beerislivingproof

Iowa

2.5/5  rDev -17.8%

05-18-2013 13:52:35 | More by Beerislivingproof

TheZzyzxScarecrow

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -1.3%

05-13-2013 04:27:11 | More by TheZzyzxScarecrow

SteveGus

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +23.4%

05-12-2013 22:57:53 | More by SteveGus

Slay40

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +23.4%

05-12-2013 02:47:21 | More by Slay40

Mullinger1980

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev +6.9%

05-11-2013 11:10:57 | More by Mullinger1980

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +15.1%

05-10-2013 16:08:10 | More by pcsnyder

BonesDeNopolis

New York

3.5/5  rDev +15.1%

05-09-2013 23:31:44 | More by BonesDeNopolis

Rhettroactive

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -9.5%

05-03-2013 17:44:53 | More by Rhettroactive

Shawn476

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +23.4%

05-03-2013 13:11:42 | More by Shawn476

CloudStrife

New York

3.03/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

24oz can split and poured into a tulip.

A: Pours a clear light golden amber with a 1 finger white head. A fair amount of visible carbonation.

S: The standard corn affair you would expect from an American adjust, with a touch of lactose like creaminess. A bit of alcohol comes through.

T: Pale and light malts with a sweetness to them. A bit of a bready note at the end. An alright aftertaste that isnt offensive like most cheap beer.

M: Light to medium body with a good amount of carbonation. A tad sticky but remains mostly crisp.

Overall a very non offensive macro style brew. Easy drinking but dont let it get too warm.

Serving type: can

04-15-2013 00:07:22 | More by CloudStrife

mckowned

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev +6.9%

04-14-2013 23:24:12 | More by mckowned

MNishCT77

District of Columbia

3.63/5  rDev +19.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12 oz. can, unknown birth date, served in a 3Fs Teku glass, drank 4/9/13 over one hour.

A: 4 - straw yellow coloration, good clarity, small champagne-like bubbles, one finger white head quickly dissipates into glass lacing, minimal alcohol legs

S: 3.75 - lots of corn, some breadiness, minimal hop aroma --> adjuncty smelling

T: 3.5 - surprisingly, minimal corn flavor hit my palate but clean, light, refreshing, and easy to drink --> nothing off but nothing really on either

M: 3.5 - slight creaminess and smoothness (like cream soda), mild-to-moderate body, low alcohol flavors

O: 3.75 - a nice, refreshing, clean and easy to drink beer that would be a solid lawnmower beer but doesn't offer much else; however, it's a good budget beer that I would not turn down if put in front of me like many American adjunct lagers

Serving type: can

04-10-2013 04:04:43 | More by MNishCT77

newcastlefreak

Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -9.5%

04-08-2013 05:29:30 | More by newcastlefreak

riemster

Ohio

3.1/5  rDev +2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured into a Samuel Smith pint glass. I think this is the only time I've poured it out of its can.

A- clear yellow, 2 finger white head

S- earthly, grassy, little malty sweetness

T- good sweet and bitterness balance, watery, sweet grass

M- creamy, light, high carbonation, reminds you of something with more bite to it for the same price of lighter bodied cheap beers

O- The mouthfeel and taste are great for a bargain beer. I find this refreshing and provides enough taste for me to realize I'm getting a good deal. I always buy this over bud, miller, etc.

Serving type: can

04-01-2013 01:43:26 | More by riemster

koes0024

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +15.1%

03-26-2013 01:11:39 | More by koes0024

brheuer

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -17.8%

03-25-2013 00:18:23 | More by brheuer

BGsWo22

New York

2/5  rDev -34.2%

03-23-2013 18:30:25 | More by BGsWo22

ryanpj

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -9.5%

03-21-2013 23:30:49 | More by ryanpj

wendymerissa

Florida

5/5  rDev +64.5%

03-18-2013 04:35:12 | More by wendymerissa

brin611

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +15.1%

03-16-2013 03:05:09 | More by brin611