‎12 oz single from Hop City, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Delighted to try this as the Marzen style is one of my favorite styles. Paradoxically, rye beers are ‎some of my LEAST favorites so the the juxtaposition should be interesting if nothing else!
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Pour delivers exactly what I am looking for in the style, i.e. a completely crystal clear body with a ‎nice white head with some spotty film and lace. Super orange, golden body.
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Nose gives some edgy malts and some fruity acidity. Some yeast.
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Tastes continue the aroma trend. Some extra yeast (as expected) as the style demands it IMO. ‎Here’s the deal, I am delighted that the rye essentially does NOT show up – that’s GOOD for me – ‎but it seems as though its effect is to diminish the sweet malt character of the beer a little. It’s not ‎a HUGE problem since we still get plenty of Marzen like notes, but it is not quite as sweet, clear ‎and as well defined as most. Why the rye??
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The truth here is that the rye doesn’t detract too much from the Marzen, but WHY have it AT all? ‎I don’t get it. The rye only serves to makes this a slightly less good Marzen than it otherwise ‎would be – confusing.
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Note to GD. Take out the rye and brew the Marzen. Why not??‎