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Boulevard Wheat
Kansas City, Missouri
BJCP Category: 6D American Wheat Beer
Boulevard Brewing Co. <visit site>
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[expand]Total Score: 31/50
Somewhat phenolic representation of the style. Initially the higher carbonation lightened the beer but as the carbonation subsided the beer had a fuller, heavier mouthfeel. Hop flavor and aroma would have more >
[close]Total Score: 31/50
Aroma: Light, spicy malt aroma. Bit of alcohol up front. No hop aroma although a slight citrus note accompanied the spicy malt. No diacetyl. No DMS, however, there was a discernable sulfur aroma upon pouring until the head collapsed. (6/12)
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Appearance: Unique yellow with greenish tint. Very hazy—appropriate for an unfiltered wheat beer. Pretty, rocky, white head that collapsed entirely fairly quickly. (2/3)
Flavor: Sweet bready, malt flavor up front. Medium hop bitterness, sufficient to balance, lingering into the finish. No hop flavor. Phenols distract from the malt; these weren’t clove phenols associated with German wheat beers, but a spicy, almost chlorophenolic, note. No DMS. No diacetyl. Alcohol not perceived. (13/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied. No alcohol warming. Bit of astringency leaving a less than smooth mouthfeel. Initial prickliness from carbonation faded rapidly, leaving a fuller mouthfeel. (4/5)
Overall Impression: Somewhat phenolic representation of the style. Initially the higher carbonation lightened the beer but as the carbonation subsided the beer had a fuller, heavier mouthfeel. Hop flavor and aroma would have added greatly to the character. Still drinkable, especially at breakfast or brunch with an omelet. (6/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 40/50
A surprisingly complex combination of characteristics in a substantial yet still refreshing beer. The sweet malt and crisp citrus flavors would go equally well with spicy, peppery salsa or delicate freshwater more >
[close]Total Score: 40/50
Aroma: Bready, yeasty aroma with a hint of yeasty sulfur. Spicy citrus hop aroma, almost like lemon pepper; lemon intensifies as the beer sits a bit. (10/12)
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Appearance: Very pale, yellow straw; very hazy, hefe-like. Thick, persistent off-white head, with big bubbles like bread dough left too long to rise; looks fragile, but still hangs on. (3/3)
Flavor: Wheaty, mildly spicy graininess like chewing whole wheat berries gives way to crisp, refreshing and clean tartness. Clean bready yeast character with subdued lemony citrus hop flavor comes forward midway and combines pleasantly with the crisply clean tartness at the finish. Equally well balanced between grainy malt sweetness and moderate hop bitterness that lingers long into the finish. (16/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with moderately spritzy carbonation and a soft, rounded creamy texture. No astringency or alcohol warming, just a clean, crisp finish. (4/5)
Overall Impression: A surprisingly complex combination of characteristics in a substantial yet still refreshing beer. The sweet malt and crisp citrus flavors would go equally well with spicy, peppery salsa or delicate freshwater fish. The medium full body would stand up to the hottest of Indian or Thai dishes. Still, this is a good one for sipping in the sun on a hot summer afternoon. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 38/50
This is a very good example of the style and would hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon. The wheat character comes through well, particularly in the flavor. more >
[close]Total Score: 38/50
Aroma: Light toasted malt with moderate grainy notes and some peppery character from the wheat. I also get a hint of lemon. The fruitiness is quite intense—it does not have the banana esters (which is good), but there are moderately high levels of pear and apple notes. No hop aroma. (9/12)
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Appearance: Very pale straw color with a hazy sheen. Head retention is decent, but less than most wheat beers. (2/3)
Flavor: The malt character is light, with underlying lemongrass and peppery notes from the wheat. The balance is on the dry side, but appropriate for a refreshing summer beer. The hop bitterness is above threshold and in balance with the malt. The fruity esters I noted in the aroma are less pronounced, but do contribute some complexity. The finish is a little sharp (rather than rounded) with some citrus notes. (16/20)
Mouthfeel: Body is light with medium carbonation. A slight astringency lingers in the finish and accentuates the sharpness noted above. (3/5)
Overall Impression: This is a very good example of the style and would hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon. The wheat character comes through well, particularly in the flavor. The pear and apple esters in the nose are a little intense—verging on dominant, but are better balanced in the flavor. This is an enjoyable example of a style that is perhaps unappreciated. (8/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 40/50
Clean American character. Strong wheat flavor. Yeasty. Good balance, not aggressive/hoppy as some American wheats can be. Body is a bit full but it could be from the yeast, makes it a bit hard to drink more >
[close]Total Score: 40/50
Aroma: Yeasty, bready, wheat aroma is fairly strong. Light citrus and spicy hop note. Generally clean yeast. Wheat and nutty yeast character noted. Definitely a wheat beer. Light malty sweetness. (10/12)
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Appearance: Light yellow color. Medium-low white head, rather low but retained. Cloudy/hazy, looks like a hefeweizen. (3/3)
Flavor: Fairly strong wheat flavor, grainy/bready. Medium to medium-low bitterness, more than a hefeweizen. Light spicy hop flavor. Relatively full palate with a dry but heavy finish. No German yeast character. Some nutty yeasty flavor. Grainy wheat aftertaste. (16/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium body, on the upper end of style—from the yeast? High carbonation. Creamy, fluffy wheat character. No alcohol warmth. (4/5)
Overall Impression: Clean American character. Strong wheat flavor. Yeasty. Good balance, not aggressive/hoppy as some American wheats can be. Body is a bit full but it could be from the yeast, makes it a bit hard to drink. Seems like a reasonable example. (7/10)
