A Flowery Song

The mission: “I’m sure I’m not the only one whose early drinking career featured pale lager in abundance, so consider this a return to our roots as beer drinkers. [...] I want pilsners, light lagers, helleses and those ones that just say “beer” because, well, what else would it be?”

First, some rumination on the topic. This is about as far from my roots as a beer drinker as you can get. My early drinking career, once I got around to beer, featured dark ales (mainly porter) in abundance, with the occasional pale or amber ale for variety. I wasn’t avoiding lagers, but I wasn’t seeking them out either.
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Background: Okay, I have to admit that I'm a bit biased against this beer based simply on the name of the company that made it. The Great Beer Company makes this Kölsch-style beer. I'm all for great beer, but it's a bit presumptuous on their part.

Appearance: Light gold, thin white head.

Nose: Biscuity malt, light appley notes.

Taste: Medium noble hop character, a bit of wheat, a bit too sweet.

Overall: Slightly boring, needs less sweetness to get the crisp mouthfeel. Decent attempt, I suppose, but it falls short of greatness and isn't something I feel a need to have again.

Appearance: Slightly hazy light copper with lots of bubbles.

Smell: Mild breadiness, earthy malt, and faint caramel notes.

Taste: Begins with a sharp citrus hop bitterness, which gradually falls away leaving an intensely malty finish. Some fruitiness in the middle.

Mouthfeel: Mildly drying finish, full body, lively carbonation.

Drinkability: Flavourful and full of character, nice crisp taste and very pleasant to drink.