Good Authority
Annex Ale Project

A- This pours a crystal clear golden color with just a hint of chill hazing, and with a soapy, initially dense white head that dissipates very quickly. There seems to be a blend of major and minor carbonation columns rising to the top of the liquid. The lacing appears to be good, with a thick film of sticky foam clinging to the inside of the glass.

S- Nice blend of lighter malt varieties, providing a sweet base, alongside crisp hop bitterness to create a well balanced aroma. Butter biscuits (think Ritz), dry grainy Prairie goodness, and a finish that is slightly of pine needles and citrus rind/orchard fruit pits. Quite nice here!

T- There are bready/biscuit like qualities, caramel and crystal malt sweetness and a finish that is clean, leafy and with just the right amount of bitterness. Underlying flavors of citrus zest (orange/grapefruit//tangerine/pomello), apple/peach/nectarine orchard fruit and a hint of floralness.

M/O- This is a clean and crisp golden ale, with zesty carbonation, and a light body on the palate. I find this to be very drinkable and with the 4.9% alcohol, I could easily enjoy a couple pints on a patio or even just as an after work kind of beer. Would cut through a spicy dish well but great on its own too.....cheers!

473ml can poured into tulip.

Pours a clear, bright gold with one fat finger of bone white head that leaves some splotches of lace as it recedes.

Smells of fresh white bread, sliced apple and orange, sappy pine and freshly picked flowers.

Tastes of bready caramel malt, more pomme and citrus fruitiness, a bit of flinty mineral water and more piney, floral hops.

Feels light and bouncy. Light bodied with frothy carbonation. Finishes off-dry.

Verdict: Recommended. Really tasty, and really easy to toss back. If only it were several dozen degrees warmer outside.