It was[1] part of the Genesee Brewing Company,[2][3] owned by North American Breweries (now FIFCO USA )[4] which started marketing the brand's first lager in 1994 as J.W.
Honey Brown quickly gained a good reputation and won awards, most notably the gold medal at the 2004 World Beer Cup.
On October 29, 2020, Genesee Brewing announced the rebranding of Original Honey Brown Lager, their last product still bearing the J.W.
A traditional German lager Maibock Malty and less hoppy, with a hint of wheat and a light golden color.
The amber color and the rich malt sweetness is the perfect transition from light summer beers to hearty winter brews.
(available November to December) A full-bodied Nut Brown Ale with a hint of hazelnut, caramel and chocolate malt, balanced by Willamette hops.