The first pour gave only hints to this slightly high-gravity ale's true nature. Due to insider information, I can tell you that the brewer intended this to be an IPA, but, through the magic of the brewing process, the hoppiness was reduced in favor of a much more taciturn bouquet.
I poured the ale into a large glass stein. Very little head developed due to the large surface area of the vessel, and for a moment I feared that I had ruined the carbonation during transport. A quick swirl of the glass revealed a modest lace that hangs to the side of the glass no longer than any good ale should.
The first taste brought memories of sierra nevada, samuel adams' various ales, all riding atop a gutsier concentration of hop oils than seen in most traditional macro brew offerings. The flavor deveops in three distinct stages:
1. First you are hit with the smell and flavor of cascade hops that bites the tip of your tongue.
2. As the ale moves across your palatte it develops a round but not too malty body.
3. After the swallow, you are treated to a lingering hoppy bite that makes you check your stein for pieces of hops often left in unfiltered brews. However, Polk City Pale Ale is as clean as they come, transluscent but not transparent, and with no cloudiness.
An excellent beer. As I finish my first 12 oz., my only reprieve from sadness is knowing that I have at least two more bottles in the refridgerator!
4 comments:
I cried a little.
Beautifully written. A true masterpiece, as the beer is also, I'm sure.
You forgot to mention how well it received the green food coloring to create a delicious St. Patty's Day beverage...
Wow, I was just gonna say I thought the beer really rocked. OK if I just reference your blog?
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