The Sixth Glass - Boulevard Brewing Co.

Rudgers73

New York

4.35/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks Raverjames.

Looks great poured into a Maudite tulip. Deep brown-red with a thick tan head. The carbonation shows more activity than I expected out of a quad. The head begins to slowly settle, but there is a decent 1/4" that stays put. Also quite a surprise for a beer of this gravity. I stick my nose in the glass and I smell estery alcohol, rich tart fruit, candi sugar, and oxidized cream sherry that adds a dry nuttiness.

Now for a taste. This tastes similar to what Ommegang Three Philosophers would taste like if there was no lambic added and it had a bit more body. Thick and creamy on the tongue, and the alcohol heat comes out a bit to thin and dry it out. Caramelized apples, burnt walnuts, raisins, and sherry. Spice in the alcohol, but not too much heat. Looks like the fermentation temperature was kept well under control with this one, which is vital for a smooth Belgian that you don't want to have to soak in a sugary cover-up flavor. I'd say that the hops, alcohol, and malt is very well balanced to make this a big, complex, interesting quad. This would be great for after a big dinner in the winter. I would even pair it with apple or pumpkin pie. The residual sweetness lingers as it warms up keeping it very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2009 01:59:19 | More by Rudgers73

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-21-2013 01:00:58 | More by johntfox

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 20:48:11 | More by ipas-for-life

fdig23

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From the bottle

Appearance: Light, cloudy amber with a big tan head.

Nose: Sweet caramel, sugary fruits: peaches, bananas, strawberries. There's plenty of clove and a hint of pepper. It's classic Quad with the sweetness dialed up a bit.

Taste: Caramel forward malts up front, intense fruitiness in the middle with tons of banana. The finish is a bit flat, the banana lingers and a bit of clove comes through. This is far less complex than what I'd expect from a Quad.

Mouthfeel: Light and easy-drinking. Surprising for the style.

Overall: Not at all a typical Quad. It's lighter, simpler, and far easier to drink. It doesn't have the same complex contemplative nature that define the classic Belgian Quads, but if you think of it as a a fresh and original take on the classic style, it's a very nice brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:36:31 | More by fdig23

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

3.99/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into a wine goblet

Appearance: Looks awesome. Hazy amber brown. Thick foamy cream colored head. A little more than a finger's worth with great retention. Lots of carbonation. Tons of lacing. I wish all beers looked like this

Smell: Dried dark fruits. Sweet raisins. Sugary caramel. Maybe some figs. Yeast and booze (and lots of it)

Taste: Follows the nose for the most part. Lots of Belgian yeast character. Slightly tart plums. Caramel malts. As it warms it gets notes of apples. Warming booziness

Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and rich. Lots of character. Crisp carbonation

Overall: A nice quad for sure. Not an all the time beer or an all the time style but worth trying

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:31:13 | More by MistahBeah

2bet

Norway

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-19-2013 18:14:20 | More by 2bet

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-19-2013 18:03:23 | More by tom10101

AGoodStout

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-18-2013 01:43:47 | More by AGoodStout

SilentNature

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-17-2013 22:29:54 | More by SilentNature

NWer

Washington

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-17-2013 21:18:34 | More by NWer

WedLiq

Arkansas

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-17-2013 14:59:46 | More by WedLiq

JoshFrierson86

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 00:12:49 | More by JoshFrierson86

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 13:15:42 | More by MinorThreat

GaryFields

Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-16-2013 01:14:59 | More by GaryFields

CheapBeerBuzz

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-15-2013 10:49:09 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

bconsidine

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-14-2013 17:43:49 | More by bconsidine

Tiernan

Texas

5/5  rDev +20.8%

05-12-2013 21:46:27 | More by Tiernan

Stinger80OH

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-11-2013 16:45:29 | More by Stinger80OH

ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-11-2013 01:29:29 | More by ToddHolder

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-10-2013 18:37:59 | More by JamesStreet

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-10-2013 15:28:35 | More by twenty5

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-10-2013 14:03:17 | More by ncstateplaya

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-10-2013 13:50:09 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

bradfordjohnson

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-08-2013 03:02:49 | More by bradfordjohnson

kell50

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-08-2013 02:27:18 | More by kell50