[andy58-in-nh]

I drank many, many gallons of Genny Cream and Utica Club back in college. As social chairman of my fraternity (back in the days when the drinking age was 18, as it should still be), I discovered that Genny tasted a whole lot better when tapped from a fresh keg, as opposed to cans or bottles, where it seemed to get musty and stale awfully fast.

Utica Club was actually pretty decent (and cheap, which of course matters a great deal when you're a student), and they also made a Bock beer in the spring (dark, malty and surprisingly good).

These days, I brew my own, and yield about two cases or so from $35 worth of fresh ingredients.

[woodbutcher1963]

We typically bought Utica Club in those plastic beer balls. I think it was equal to 2-3 cases of 12 oz bottles. We drank a few of those in college.

I never like Genny Cream. However, Genesee regular beer cam in 16 oz bottles. It was actually a pretty good beer and a good deal.

In western NY we mostly drank Labattes(the importer is in Buffalo and is was cheap)or Ol’ Vienna. OV splits were very popular, especially at The Brick Bar in Buffalo on Monday nights.

Did you grow up in western NY ?

I grew up in Orchard Park(Buffalo Bills home) and went to school at SUNY Morrisville and SUNY Syracuse.

[5Madman2]

Then you have experienced the Genny Screamers

One of the most foul smelling and painful experiences ever.

Feels like your insides are being pulled out through your anus on a string, which is a stream that can cut a hole in porcelain.

With the added joy of gagging from a combination of the stench and runaway dehydration you are suffering

As it is marketed in TX as a Microbrew, Every time I hear someone say they heard Genny cream tastes good, I recommend they drink a 12 pack so they can have the true experience.

They always hate me afterwards