Exhibit 'a' Goody Two Shoes

Goody Two Shoes is a Kölsch-style ale brewed by Exhibit 'A' in Massachusetts, sitting at 4.5% ABV with an IBU of 20. That puts it at the gentle end of both scales: light in alcohol, with bitterness set low enough that the malt and yeast character stay in front. Kölsch is a hybrid style, fermented warm with ale yeast and then conditioned cold, which is why it tends to drink like a lager while keeping a faint fruitiness that pure lagers lack. In the glass, expect a pale straw to light gold color and a clean, bready malt profile, the way Kölsch typically presents. Styles like this usually carry a delicate note of pear, apple or white grape from the ale yeast, a soft cracker or pilsner-malt sweetness, and a restrained, slightly herbal or floral hop presence. At 20 IBU the hops serve as a counterweight rather than a flavor of their own, leaving a dry, quick finish. Carbonation is usually moderate and the body light, so it does not feel heavy across a second or third pour. Serve it cold but not frozen, ideally around 38 to 45°F. Right at fridge temperature the subtle fruit and grain notes tend to go quiet, so letting the bottle or can sit out for five minutes helps. The traditional vessel is the stange, a tall, narrow cylinder of roughly 200 mL that holds the carbonation and concentrates the aroma. A standard pilsner glass or a straight-sided pint cylinder works well too, and a tulip or shaker pint is a fine fallback if that is what you have. At the table, the low bitterness and clean malt make it flexible. It handles grilled bratwurst, soft pretzels with mustard and roasted chicken without competing, and it works alongside lighter seafood such as steamed mussels, white fish or shrimp. Mild cheeses like Havarti or young Gouda suit it, as do salads dressed with lemon or a light vinaigrette. Because the hop level is modest, it also pairs reasonably with mildly spicy dishes, where the soft malt takes the edge off without being overwhelmed.