ZÔN - Boulevard Brewing Co.

mmva321

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a pint glass.

A: About a finger of white bubbly head dissipates rapidly into a body that is swampy and murky. It's a very pale orangish-yellow that to me is not that appealing, though it may be appropriate for the style.

S: I really enjoy the aroma of this beer a lot. It reminds me of a grassy or piney Tripel, though the smell is perhaps, unfortunately simple. Strong but light hops blend well with earthy tones along with some citrus (mostly orange). The coriander is overwhelming, but it is pleasing in a very unsubtle way.

T: The taste pretty much follows the nose. The orange peel comes through a little more, but the coriander is still very strong. Still, this doesn't make the beer taste poorly. It doesn't quite have the charm of simplicity, it's just unsubtle.

M: Appropriately thin and bubbly. It leaves the mouth feeling a little dry when you're done.

D: This isn't a great beer by any means, it's a little too unrefined and too heavy on the coriander. However, the beer tastes good, and is very easy and a great pleasure to drink. Despite its shortcomings, this seasonal will probably become an annual purchase for me.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2010 00:03:41 | More by mmva321

steevbr

Illinois

4/5  rDev +13.3%

05-24-2013 20:40:18 | More by steevbr

jroberts8811

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-23-2013 21:00:53 | More by jroberts8811

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

05-16-2013 13:15:22 | More by MinorThreat

Skelton

Georgia

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

05-15-2013 21:55:10 | More by Skelton

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Trying the ZON for the first time in awhile. I found this in the reduced price bin at Binny's. The beer pours a pee cloudy yellow with almost no head and no lace. The scent carries wisps of spice and lemon citrus. The taste follows the scent fairly closely. Some decent bitterness with good balanced sweet belgium style malt. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its OK....good fro warmer summer months.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 00:24:54 | More by WoodBrew

Black_ox

Missouri

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

04-25-2013 03:31:11 | More by Black_ox

vfgccp

New York

3/5  rDev -15%

04-03-2013 23:09:23 | More by vfgccp

bigbeerfan

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

04-01-2013 03:51:45 | More by bigbeerfan

Crash_the_Dog

Kansas

2/5  rDev -43.3%

03-31-2013 02:46:54 | More by Crash_the_Dog

lesslikemath

Arkansas

3/5  rDev -15%

03-18-2013 22:51:33 | More by lesslikemath

harpus

Alabama

3/5  rDev -15%

03-13-2013 19:09:01 | More by harpus

Herky21

Iowa

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

03-11-2013 23:45:21 | More by Herky21

Salix

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

03-06-2013 02:44:12 | More by Salix

match1112

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

03-03-2013 00:31:14 | More by match1112

mojohawk21

Missouri

4/5  rDev +13.3%

03-01-2013 01:12:57 | More by mojohawk21

darky

South Dakota

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

02-20-2013 02:52:51 | More by darky

MSandahl23

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

02-17-2013 08:58:12 | More by MSandahl23

ToMakeEndsMeet

Texas

3/5  rDev -15%

02-08-2013 23:01:26 | More by ToMakeEndsMeet

bismarksays

Iowa

3/5  rDev -15%

01-31-2013 22:58:01 | More by bismarksays

KillaB

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -22.1%

01-29-2013 09:52:32 | More by KillaB

ranger7

Texas

2.36/5  rDev -33.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Got this in a custom 6-pack from World Market.
Poured from a bottle into a chalice.

A - Hazy yellow, like freshly squeezed lemon juice.

S - A hint of orange, but nothing else.

T - Very light taste, maybe some citrus flavor, but not much.

M - Carbonated and easy to drink with little to no aftertaste.

Summary - Not very good overall. It's really not much of a beer. It's too light and flavorless to be a Witbier. I'm not getting this one again. Glad I didn't get a 6-pack.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 01:04:58 | More by ranger7

rob99er

California

4/5  rDev +13.3%

01-15-2013 05:50:20 | More by rob99er

MordorMongo

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

01-14-2013 14:24:04 | More by MordorMongo

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

01-14-2013 00:21:23 | More by OregonGrown7