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Genesee Dry Hopped Cream Ale

Genesee Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Cream Ale · One of 18 Cream Ales in hopIQ

A dry-hopped, unfiltered version of the house cream ale, released in 2020 as a lighter, hop-forward session beer. It pours a pale straw yellow with a slight haze and a frothy white head. The aroma leads with citrus, pine and fresh grass, backed by floral hops and the familiar sweet corn of the base beer. On the palate mild lemony citrus and pine cut through a soft, grainy sweetness, and the thin, lively body ends in a semi-dry finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Cream Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
floral
grassy
resinous
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Genesee Dry Hopped Cream Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale straw yellow with a subtle haze characteristic of the unfiltered format. The frothy white head forms readily and maintains reasonable retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively visual impression typical of a session ale.

pale straw yellowunfiltered hazefrothy white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean citrus and pine notes from the dry hop addition, layered with fresh grassiness and subtle floral character. Beneath the hop-forward profile, sweet corn and light grainy maltiness provide a familiar anchor, creating a balanced aromatic profile that avoids excess intensity.

citrus and pinefresh grassfloral hopssweet corn

◐ Taste

Entry presents mild lemony citrus and pine that cut cleanly through a soft, grainy sweetness on the palate. The thin, lively body keeps the beer refreshing rather than cloying, allowing the hop bitterness to emerge without dominating. The overall impression is crisp and session-friendly, with the 15 IBU providing gentle finishing complexity.

lemony citrussoft grainy sweetnessclean bitternessrefreshing body

◑ Finish

The finish turns semi-dry, with the citrus and pine fading into a light, slightly astringent aftertaste. Carbonation carries the beer cleanly through, leaving no sticky residue on the palate.

semi-dry finishlight aftertaste
73
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
72
Appearance
74
Finish
71
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Genesee Dry Hopped Cream Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Genesee Dry Hopped Cream Ale

About Cream Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cream Ale?

Cream Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Cream Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, hoppy, piney character as Genesee Dry Hopped Cream Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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