The
Genesee Brewing Company was founded in Rochester, New York in 1878,
when Mathius Kondolf purchased the Reisky and Spies Brewery (built in
1857), changing the name to The Genesee Brewery. After Prohibition, the
brewery was reopened under new ownership (Louis A. Wehle). The brewery
continues in operation, with 400 employees, and was acquired by North
American Breweries (K.P.S. Capital Partners, L.P.) in 2009. Along with
the original brew, the company also sells Genesee Light (3.6% abv,
1978), Genesee Bock (5.2% abv., 1951), Genesee Ice (5.5% abv, 1993),
Genesee Cream Ale (5.2% abv, 1960), and a Genesee N.A. (non-alcoholic,
1991) product. Many other brands are held under the N.A.B. umbrella, and
contract brewing is a large part of the Genesee business. Genesee Beer (4.5% alcohol) is sold in the Eastern United States. I have tried it twice (1997-
12 oz. bottle & 2010- 12 oz. cans) and found it to be a tasty, enjoyable, stereotypical
American-style lager. If you ever run across it, pick some up and give it a chance.
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