Ananke - Freetail Brewing Company

elNopalero

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to ElkSherpa for sharing.

Last time I had this (my first time I had it, in other words) was pre-BA reviewing. Always nice to revisit something—especially when they’re as good as this one.

The base beer for FreeTail’s barrel-aged wild ales, this pours a cloudy straw-blonde color, almost like a Belgian wit. There’s an immediate, upfront sour/tart aroma with some oaked notes. The flavor is very front-loaded, with an obvious souring showing hints of verbena and vanilla. Tart, with a dry lemony flavor and a pleasing sweetness which shows through. Delicate and light, it could get easily lost or overwhelmed by stronger sours.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2012 21:21:15 | More by elNopalero

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-21-2013 02:13:21 | More by SpdKilz

blindpiggie

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-20-2013 14:55:57 | More by blindpiggie

GimmeGumballHead

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-18-2013 01:33:26 | More by GimmeGumballHead

Sethzilla

Texas

4/5  rDev -5.2%

05-13-2013 19:49:51 | More by Sethzilla

starkmarvelo

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

04-22-2013 20:48:47 | More by starkmarvelo

tobelerone

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

04-06-2013 06:07:07 | More by tobelerone

mattafett

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

04-02-2013 02:07:50 | More by mattafett

huskermike12

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

04-01-2013 22:29:44 | More by huskermike12

Soneast

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

03-31-2013 02:18:33 | More by Soneast

Jspriest

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

03-09-2013 23:07:36 | More by Jspriest

ehammond1

California

4.15/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle (2012)

Acquired via trade
Thanks, xpimptastikx!

Light, clear orange and light copper in color with a small white head.

Some mild tart character in the aroma, along with a touch of funk, some peach and white fruit notes, and some earth.

The flavor is similar to the aroma, with a nice and light combination of tartness and funk, along with white fruit and a bit of lemon.

Thin to medium bodied with high carbonation.

Very drinkable. Very tasty.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 21:00:28 | More by ehammond1

thewimperoo

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

02-26-2013 15:21:59 | More by thewimperoo

emerge077

Illinois

4.38/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Dan for sharing this one with us! Quick review from written notes.

Hazed pale gold in the glass, spotty arcs of lacing around the edges.

Heavy citrus aroma, blend of orange and grapefruit. Very tart and fruity taste, again big citrus notes of the same fruits in the aroma. Finishes pleasantly dry, overall this Wild Ale is very well balanced and extremely drinkable, with plenty of unique character. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 02:25:38 | More by emerge077

Phyl21ca

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Bottle: Poured a clear bright golden color ale with a large white foamy head with good retention but minimal lacing. Aroma consists of sour and tart notes with some light oak also perceptible. Taste is also dominated by tart notes with some sour notes and oak also perceptible and well balanced acidity which is not overly dominant. Body is about average with good carbonation. Nothing spectacular about his beer but well brewed overall with good balance and limited acidity.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2013 20:11:56 | More by Phyl21ca

chaseabeer

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

02-04-2013 03:36:01 | More by chaseabeer

MaseFace

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

01-25-2013 01:29:15 | More by MaseFace

BeerThursdays

Delaware

4/5  rDev -5.2%

01-15-2013 04:13:31 | More by BeerThursdays

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

01-12-2013 19:45:53 | More by spycow

mhenson42

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

01-08-2013 22:59:02 | More by mhenson42

westcoastbeerlvr

California

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

01-08-2013 22:11:28 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a Sweetwater mini-snifter.

Thanks to wagenvolks for this bottle!

Goddess of inevitability made manifest in a beer? Right on. This stuff pours a cloudy pale-ish straw topped by a finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises lightly-sweet lemon zest, oak, and a light hint of toffee in the background. The taste brings in more of the same, with a general yet subtle increase in tartness. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a lightly creamy feel. Overall, a nice wild, nothing quite spectacular, but something eminently enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2013 02:17:12 | More by TMoney2591

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

01-06-2013 03:57:48 | More by Gonzoillini

Florida9

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

01-06-2013 03:51:15 | More by Florida9

fragilehearted

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

01-04-2013 06:07:28 | More by fragilehearted