For everyone who is from or spent time in Western NY. This is a special that all of us who attended college)and maybe drank a little of this or perhaps bought a keg of this unique beer(LOL). If anyone went to Brockport(Stan Van Gundy and Oliver North). Remember the Roxbury.
Genny Cream Ale Turns 50
Celebrate Genesee Cream Ale’s 50th anniversary this Saturday, December 18 at Buffalo-area Consumer’s Beverages. To commemorate this half-century milestone, 10 select stores will have an anniversary tasting with Genesee Cream Ale on tap at the growler* filling stations.
The Genesee Brewing Company introduced Genesee Cream Ale in 1960. Commonly known as “Cream Ale,” the beer was innovative for its time. It was one of the first beers to blend the smoothness of a lager and the flavor of an ale, creating a new beer style in the industry. Fermented at higher temperatures, aged longer and brewed with a special top-fermenting yeast, Genesee’s brewmasters take the extra step of kraesening, which produces natural carbonation, resulting in a true ale with an exceptionally smooth flavor.
“Genesee Cream Ale has a rich history in Western New York. At one time, it was one of the most popular beers here, known for its great taste,” said Janine Schoos, brand manager for Genesee. “After the Bills scored their first win this season, an ESPN announcer gave a nod to Genny’s Buffalo roots.” Click here to watch: ESPN Clip
Genesee Cream Ale has won numerous awards for its taste and unique style. It’s known as an American original and first earned recognition in the beer industry in 1987: winning a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival. Since then, Genesee Cream Ale has gone on to win two gold, four silver and three bronze medals at the GABF. Genesee Cream Ale was also awarded a silver medal in 1998 at the World Beer Cup, and went on to win the gold medal four years later.
“We’re excited that with Consumer’s Beverages, a premier beer retailer, chose to feature Genesee Cream Ale,” said Schoos. “There is renewed interest in retro beers and Genesee Cream Ale has recently developed a following in cities like Brooklyn and Atlanta – and also on social media sites like Facebook. We’re hoping people here will grab a growler of it and celebrate.”
Stop into these Consumer’s Beverages growler filling locations on Saturday between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. to get Genesee Cream Ale on tap, available in a commemorative growler (while supplies last):