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Genesee Beer

Genesee Brewing Company
United States·American Lager
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The brewery's original lager, brewed with six-row barley malt, corn grits and hops from the Yakima Valley. It pours a clear, bright gold with a tall white head. The nose is plain and grainy, with sweet corn and a light touch of hops. On the palate cereal and cracker-like malt lead, a faint earthy citrus note sits on top, and a delicate bitterness closes a light, gently carbonated body that finishes on the sweeter side.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleancitrusy
malty
clean
citrusy
earthy
Aroma
The nose is straightforward and approachable, leading with grainy malt character and a distinct sweetness from corn adjuncts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Genesee Beer

◎ Appearance

A clear, bright gold pour with excellent clarity and a tall, dense white head that settles gradually. The carbonation is evident but gentle, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the transparent body.

bright goldclearwhite headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is straightforward and approachable, leading with grainy malt character and a distinct sweetness from corn adjuncts. A light, delicate hop presence adds a subtle earthiness without asserting itself, keeping the overall profile clean and undemanding.

grainysweet cornlight hopearthy

◐ Taste

Entry is marked by cereal and cracker-like malt flavors, followed by a faint citrus-edged earthiness in the mid-palate. A delicate bitterness emerges on the finish, restrained and dry, while the light body and gentle carbonation keep the beer refreshing without becoming thin.

cereal maltcracker notesfaint citrusdelicate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish resolves on the sweeter side, with residual corn and malt notes lingering briefly before fading. The bitterness recedes quickly, leaving a clean, dry aftertaste.

sweet finishcleanbrief aftertaste
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
71
Appearance
78
Finish
70
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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