Irish Ale - Boulevard Brewing Co.

matjack85

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I got this single 12oz squatty brown bottle at the Binny's store in Bloomingdale, IL as part of a build-your-own six pack for $9.99. No freshness date, bur Boulevard only makes these from Jan. to March and this is only May, so I assume it's pretty fresh.

The beer poured a murky color similar to an old copper penny, and produced a fast receding single finger of bubbly white head. Thin rings of lace slid down the glass with each sip.

Toasted malt and flowery hop aroma.

Malty without being sweet. Six different roasted and toasted malts are supposed to make up the backbone of the flavor here according to the website, but it didn't seem all that roasty or toasty to me. If anything, it's biscuity and dry with a mild herbal bitterness for balance.

Creamy smooth mouthfeel, medium bodied, and moderate carbonation.

It's very drinkable with no alcoholic taste, but it's nothing outstanding.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2012 07:34:23 | More by matjack85

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-17-2013 01:33:47 | More by SmellsofMahagony

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-16-2013 13:16:53 | More by MinorThreat

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-10-2013 13:47:54 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

Laklimell

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-07-2013 01:21:48 | More by Laklimell

lernerlift

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

05-05-2013 22:02:12 | More by lernerlift

Black_ox

Missouri

4/5  rDev +7.8%

04-25-2013 03:28:21 | More by Black_ox

lucasj82

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

04-25-2013 01:14:26 | More by lucasj82

Bosoxfan20

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-19-2013 16:42:39 | More by Bosoxfan20

losdizzel

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

04-17-2013 23:35:30 | More by losdizzel

capnamerica

Arkansas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

04-04-2013 18:39:31 | More by capnamerica

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-03-2013 18:33:03 | More by marlinsfan4

bigbeerfan

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-01-2013 03:50:17 | More by bigbeerfan

Crash_the_Dog

Kansas

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-31-2013 02:36:28 | More by Crash_the_Dog

Ispeakforthetrees

Colorado

3/5  rDev -19.1%

03-30-2013 05:32:07 | More by Ispeakforthetrees

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

2.75/5  rDev -25.9%

03-30-2013 04:02:04 | More by MNBeer1017

SalTnutZ1

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

03-28-2013 02:24:36 | More by SalTnutZ1

rlee1390

Indiana

3.85/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A-Translucent ruby amber, two finger off white head with some carbonation.

S-Lots of caramel, molasses, earthy notes, grass and dirt.

T-Rather malty, lots of malt actually. Caramel, dirt and other earthy notes. Some roasted malt burnt notes.

M-Lighter, carbonated, smooth but a tad too lite.

O-A decent Irish Red. Usually not a fan of the style but this one was decent.

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 00:26:14 | More by rlee1390

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

03-25-2013 04:13:46 | More by bigbeers84

bootsandbeer

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

03-25-2013 02:39:05 | More by bootsandbeer

TheBishopco

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

03-21-2013 07:10:28 | More by TheBishopco

enelson

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-20-2013 01:27:09 | More by enelson

Skyjmpr

Missouri

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-19-2013 12:46:10 | More by Skyjmpr

beergoot

Colorado

3.56/5  rDev -4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Reddish-copper body with a thick, persistently sticky head; plenty of lacing rings clinging to the glass. Sweet, almost spicy, malt aromas greet the nose. Rich malt flavors, a bit biscuit-like; somewhat cola-like, combine with a slight astringency and soothing hop bitterness. Effervescent, medium-light body; clean and dry finish.

A very good and interestingly flavored brew.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2013 23:19:42 | More by beergoot

somnus

California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-18-2013 23:02:00 | More by somnus