This beer is from Boulevard Brewery is Kansas City Missouri, and is available throughout the midwest. Boulevard with only 74 full time employees is on par with Schlafly Brewery which I frequently drink and review. One thing a little different about Boulevard is that they use twist off bottles as opposed to bottle caps requiring an opener like most craft breweries.
This beer has a great hoppy smell, I would swear this is an Indian Pale Ale and not just a Pale Ale. The foam is thick and white, almost over flowing the glass as I fill it. The color is a hazy gold, which is also common with IPAs.
The taste of this beer carries the hops for the smell, but not in the level of an IPA. I can taste so light citrus fruit flavors, but it's really light. There is some sweetness to this beer, that seems to smooth / weaken the taste of the hops. The finish on this Pale Ale is bitter, with hops but it is a weak finish. This tastes like a watered down IPA.
Over all this is a fine drinking beer, but nothing great. I think this is a good introduction beer for someone to learn about craft beer, and beer with more taste. It's more than a Sam Adams, but less than a strong IPA. I would order this at a bar, and recommend it to a friend.
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