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

semihobo

Michigan

3.65/5  rDev +20.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Can, yoinked from someone else's 30 pack (the old saying goes, "stolen beer tastes the best").

Clear amber lager look. Head started off strong and left decent residue. Okay.

Smells first of amber malts and then adjuncts. Slight whiff of hops on the tail.

Tastes like someone took a macro lager and used more malt than adjuncts, and sweetened it up. Malty, a little breadlike, crisp touch of hops is there for the taste as well. No offtastes and the adjuncts play only a small part in the taste of this beer. The mouthfeel is definitely creamier than normal Genny, very gentle carbonation helps a lot.

Except for the lack of anything very interesting or exciting, this is the definition of a drinkable beer. Super cheap in 30-racks, creamy but not heavy mouthfeel, and a somewhat bland but not-at-all-gross taste. A top beer for parties where cheap swill is needed. Great job, High Falls, the micro-est of the macros.

Serving type: can

05-24-2006 00:48:45 | More by semihobo

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

DavidBart

New York

2.75/5  rDev -9.5%

03-14-2013 20:17:58 | More by DavidBart

chippo33

Vermont

3/5  rDev -1.3%

03-13-2013 23:16:43 | More by chippo33