Beer of the Weekend #1,134: Polka Band
It may not feel like it because of the unseasonal heat, but it’s Oktoberfest season! (The cooler-than-normal weather we had earlier this month was perfect for Oktoberfest.) Fall is upon us and I hope the fall-like weather will return soon and stay. Märzen may not be ideal to drink during hot weather, but I drank Polka Band, brewed by the Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company of Bondurant, Iowa, last weekend anyway. Serving type: 16-ounce can. There was no freshness date. Appearance: Poured into a stange. (I love my stanges, especially my 300-milliliter glass. It’s a sexy little thing that gets the job done.) The color was solid caramel and clear. A light caramel-colored, dense, buttery head settled slowly. Smell: Rich and malty. It was on the maltier side of the märzen spectrum. Caramel, chocolate, dark fruit, earthy/metallic hops, toasty, bold. Taste: Malty and rich. Caramel, chocolate, dark fruit, earthy hops, toasted rye bread. A nice, bold, and solid version of the style. Fun facts a...
