I've got to go to Nixa this afternoon, and I'll pick up a case of Genesee Cream Ale at Brown Derby to stock the 'fridge.

Genesee is a minor upstate New York beer that's been around since the 1930's - it's got adjuncts (corn) in it for sure, and it's kinda malty, kinda smooth, decent hops, kinda low carbonation. I'm not saying it's a real wonderful high-quality brew, ya understand - it'd probably get about a C+ in a beer competition.

But for a hot-weather "lawnmower" beer, I like it a lot better than any of the big-brewer MillerBud offerings. I think it's fermented with ale yeast alright, and the "cream" refers to the smooth finish - it goes down real easy. Besides, it's got a purty label. Cold and wet, it suits me real well in the summertime!