Mmmm creamy!

Old Gregg would say, "mmm creamy" as soon as he saw either Genessee or Wexford pour out of the can. In fact he might even switch from Bailey's to one of these ales. I have to admit I'm a big fan of Genessee Cream Ale, so it is nice to try an Irish cream ale like Wexford and expand my cream ale experience.

Right off you will notice the darker color of Wexford and the slight smell of malt. It's like passing your nose by a vanilla malt after you have devoured the contents of the glass. The taste is much more complex than Genessee and a little sweeter. Wexford finishes with a bit of a bite unlike Genesse and it may be my imagination but the carbonation seems much finer. The head of the Wexford lingers forever and the Genessee melts away into a very fine layer shortly after the pour.

The whole taste difference can be summed up as a meeting between a new world nephew and his rich old world uncle. Everything about the Wexford has degree of sophistication that scores a couple of points higher on the scale than Genessee. Taste wise, the Genessee is something the average beer drinker is going to like even if they drink Coors all the time. It's not too harsh and it won't break the bank, because it is just a tad more than a sixer of a mainstream lager (Miller light or Budweiser) and just as drinkable. Besides the girls will think your much cooler if you hand them one of these.

Could you drink Genessee and eat a hotdog? Yes. Wexford? You could, but I would have to slap you. The Wexford to me is an excellent dessert beer, or just great by itself. It makes since that this one comes in a four pack and the Genessee in a sixer. Both are great and available at Metzler's in Denton.

H.O.G.