Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGenesee Brew House
Rochester, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Genesee Brew House pours a deep lineup of house-brewed beers, from Cream Ale to BH Vanilla Porter, with flights served from a 41-foot bar. To-go crowlers and growlers are reasonably priced. Wine is limited to a single $9 glass pour, and nonalcoholic drinkers get one $3 can option. Beer drinkers will find plenty to explore.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Flight of Genny Beers to sample the house range, served from the 41-foot long bar. For a single pour, the Genesee Cream Ale is a classic, available in a crowler or growler to take home.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts exploring a storied brewery's house output will appreciate the range of styles and the flight format. Those seeking a straightforward beer-and-burger stop will find familiar Genesee classics alongside house specialties.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beer-to-go crowlers and growlers are priced from $6 to $16. Genesee Shandy is $6 per pint, OSB Cider $8, and wine is $9 per glass. A nonalcoholic can costs $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list spans Genesee classics and house-brewed BH labels, including a Helles Lager, Mosaic Cream Ale, and Vanilla Porter, all available in crowler or growler form. The Flight of Genny Beers is served from a 41-foot long bar.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program is minimal: a single white or red option is offered by the glass at $9. It provides a straightforward choice for non-beer drinkers, but there is no depth or selection to speak of.
Menu strengths
- — Available by the glass at a modest $9 price point.
Standout selections
- — Wine (White or Red) — $9 per glass
Pricing: $9 per glass
Beer
This is a beer-centric program with a wide range of house-brewed options, from the classic Cream Ale to BH Helles Lager and Vanilla Porter. Flights, cans, and to-go growlers/crowlers make it easy to sample or take home. Recent customers specifically recommend the flights and praise the summer bock.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive house-brewed lineup including Cream Ale, 12 Horse Ale, and several BH labels.
- — Beer-to-go options in crowlers and growlers, with prices from $6 to $16.
- — Flights of Genny Beers available, served from the 41-foot bar.
Standout selections
- — Flight of Genny Beers — sample multiple house brews from the long bar.
- — Genesee Cream Ale — a classic, available in crowler or growler.
- — BH Vanilla Porter — a house specialty, also to-go.
- — Summer Bock — praised by customers for its German-style character.
Pricing: Crowlers $6–$10; Growlers $10–$16; pints vary
Nonalcoholic
A single nonalcoholic option, Genesee Non-Alcoholic, is served in a 12 oz can for $3. It's a malt beverage brewed like beer, providing a straightforward choice for designated drivers or those avoiding alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Genesee Non-Alcoholic is brewed like beer, offering a familiar taste.
Standout selections
- — Genesee Non-Alcoholic — $3 per 12 oz can
Pricing: $3 per 12 oz can
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