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Genesee Brewing Company

Rochester, NY · since 1878

A Rochester brewery dating to 1878 that sits above the High Falls of the Genesee River. Genesee makes cheap, dependable lagers and the Cream Ale that has a cult following across the Northeast, including northern Pennsylvania. The Genesee Brew House next door has a pilot brewery, a restaurant and a view of the falls. FIFCO sold the brewery to Saothair Capital Partners in September 2026, which brought back the North American Breweries name.

Over 6 million barrels a year. The big national and global brands. Listed so you can rate and compare, not because it is local.