Genesee Surprises with an Oak-Aged Black IPA

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  1. puboflyons

    puboflyons Grand Pooh-Bah (4,299) Jul 26, 2008 New Hampshire
    Pooh-Bah

    If you can get to the Genesee Brew House in Rochester, New York in the next few weeks hurry up and order a pint of their Brew House Oak-Aged Imperial Black IPA. Only available there for a short time.

    This was an astonishing and complex brew and you might be pleasantly surprised even those of you who are very critical of Genny beers. I made sure to pick up a growler which made it back safe and sound from my 7 hour drive from Rochester to my home in New Hampshire. I would like to savor this one for awhile.
     
    #1 puboflyons, Jun 26, 2013
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  2. fx20736

    fx20736 Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2009 New York

    I'm going to the Brew House to try it this weekend.
     
    #2 fx20736, Jun 26, 2013
  3. Jae9979

    Jae9979 Initiate (0) Sep 23, 2012 New York

    Had it last week. Very good but They think that 10% abv is too high so they only serve it in half pint glasses for $4.
     
    #3 Jae9979, Jun 26, 2013
  4. puboflyons

    puboflyons Grand Pooh-Bah (4,299) Jul 26, 2008 New Hampshire
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    That's why I picked up a growler so I could drink it in full sized glasses.
     
    #4 puboflyons, Jun 26, 2013
  5. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    Damnit! I leave for tour on Friday and won't have a chance to get to Rochester until at least August. Anyone here happen to be traveling to an upcoming Phish show and want to bring me a growler? Pretty please?
     
    #5 pitweasel, Jun 26, 2013
  6. ColForbinBC

    ColForbinBC Pooh-Bah (2,495) Sep 9, 2005 New Jersey
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    They're playing three nights at SPAC. Take a day trip.
     
    #6 ColForbinBC, Jun 26, 2013
  7. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York


    Yeah...I can't really just quit my job for a day, rent a car, and drive home to buy beer.
     
    #7 pitweasel, Jun 26, 2013
  8. cookiequiz

    cookiequiz Savant (1,119) Apr 15, 2013 California

    Sucks to be you. :wink:
     
    #8 cookiequiz, Jun 26, 2013
  9. ColForbinBC

    ColForbinBC Pooh-Bah (2,495) Sep 9, 2005 New Jersey
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    Ahh, you work for the band. Thought you were on the other side of the fence. My bad. See you at PNC
     
    #9 ColForbinBC, Jun 27, 2013
  10. mcb4538

    mcb4538 Zealot (561) Jul 12, 2007 New Jersey

    Won't be able to make back to Rochester till late July, but thanks for the post. Before this I just thought the Brew House only served Genny regulars. Now I'll definitely have to stop on my return.
     
    #10 mcb4538, Jun 27, 2013
  11. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York


    Yeah, the brew house serves an ever-revolving selection of one-offs that they whip up. Last time I went, I think I had a four flight setup that only had one regular. And surprise, surprise...all other three on it were better than anything that brewery puts in bottles at the moment.

    They've got some good brewers working there; I wish they'd change up their strategy a little and start releasing a greater variety of their other (and better) ideas. At least that way I could have friends back home grab something for me that I could enjoy when I get back for visits!
     
    #11 pitweasel, Jun 27, 2013
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