Annex Ale Project Faint Praise – American Pale Ale at 5.2% ABV (C$3.91 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 20-Sep-2022, acquired 6-Oct-2022, reviewed 20-Oct-2022)
Appearance: hazy straw with one fat finger of rocky white head diminishing gradually to a thin cap and ring, spotty soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: vinous, citrus zest, cereal grains, tropical fruit. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
Annex takes a crack at Phantasm. The name is a bit on the nose, considering faint praise is about all I can muster for this one. The aroma is pleasant, although it could stand to be a bit brighter and juicier. The taste is not quite as good as the aroma, largely because there’s a slight sharpness that persists and lingers through the finish as a completely out-of-spec astringency. Adequate is about as good as this gets. (14/20)
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