Polk City Nano-brew No. 2

This evening I was greeted by an amber-red stein of hoppy goodness. From the crack of the cap to the last pour, this beer flavored the very air with floral notes much like the scene in Pixar's Ratatouille where Remy eats some Camanbere and hears dancing pixie jazz music.

I drank this second offering from Polk City's newest brewer out of a straight-sided glass stein. The material isn't particularly fond of developing lace, but nevertheless this beer had its way with my glass. A quick swirl left a perfectly even layer of foam around the entire circumference of the vessel. This shows signs of excellence during the brewing process.

At first taste, this beer reminds me of the new style that is the American Hop-Laden Ale. Born from the IPA, this beer is an attempt to pay tribute the famous "Two Hearted Ale" brewed by Bell's in Michigan. I'm actually enjoying the Polk City version a tad bit more. The hops aren't quite as exaggerated, leaving me with a more even entrance-to-bouquet ratio.

Speaking of, let's talk bouquet. If you have ever thought that downing a swig of malted prairie meadow sounded great, then this beer is for you. If you haven't, you're wrong, and this beer is still for you.

As my stein empties, and the beer warms ever so slightly, the tender care put into the hopping stages has become very apparent. Hints of lavender, heather, and cascade hops are doing a dance all up in my sinuses. Also, nearing the end of my experience, the alcohol content has become quite apparent, and is not low.

All in all: 9/10