An American amber ale, then, is a beer style defined by its “middle of the road” nature, being moderate in ABV (between 4-6% or so), and moderately assertive in both malt and hop flavors.

I decided to find out by tasting 11 different ginger ale brands that are fairly easy to find and ranking them from worst to best based on flavor, ingredients, and overall experience.

Rochester, N.Y. — Since its launch in 1960, Genesee Cream Ale has become perhaps the most recognized beer ever produced in Upstate New York. And though the recipe/formula hasn’t changed, the ...