Boulevard Pale Ale; Around The World In 50 Beers
A hoppy little bastard. It must be punished.
Just the Facts
Bottle temp at opening: 36 degrees.
Drinking temp: 37 degrees.
Nose: Sweet, not too hoppy.
Taste: The hops jumped out of the bottle and started stabbing me in the tongue.
5 out of 6 bottles
The folks at Boulevard have been tempting me with this for some years. It might be the first Pale Ale I ever really understood, or that understood me. It comes on strong with hop flavor, but manages to smooth out before the typical pale ale aftertaste kicks in. A joy to drink. So I invited some of my imaginary friends over for a sample...