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The Sixth Glass - Boulevard Brewing Co.

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1,268 Ratings		 THE BROS
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read more »		 rAvg: 4.14
pDev: 11.84%
Reviews: 583
Hads: 685

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Brewed by:
Boulevard Brewing Co. visit their website
Missouri, United States

Style | ABV
Quadrupel (Quad) |  10.50% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (583). 

Notes:
”Do you know what dwells in a glass?” asks Ole, in Hans Christian Andersen's The Watchman of the Tower. Better known for stories such as The Little Mermaid, Andersen wrote this short, cautionary tale for a somewhat older audience. Our quadrupel ale, also meant for the mature connoisseur, is a deep and mysterious libation, dark auburn and full-bodied, its sweetness deceptive. As Ole describes the glasses in turn, their contents become more ominous until, in the sixth glass...

22 IBU
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Reviews by hiikeeba:
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hiikeeba

Texas

3.98/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A - Pours up a hazy amber with ruby highlights and a dense rocky, tan head that lasts a while.

S - Dark, dried fruit aroma with alcohol notes

T - Sweet malt, some raisin notes, with a warming alcohol flavor. Nice. A bit tart, too.

M - Full bodied and strong carbonation

D - I'm not going to be slamming this, but it's a very nice beer. Wish I could get more of it.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2010 02:04:36 | More by hiikeeba
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GMUPatriot_inKansas

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-24-2013 23:02:25 | More by GMUPatriot_inKansas
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ltltony

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-23-2013 16:09:43 | More by ltltony
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scottyu27

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 13:13:43 | More by scottyu27
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johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

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

Virginia

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 20:48:11 | More by ipas-for-life
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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
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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
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2bet

Norway

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

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tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

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

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

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

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

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NWer

Washington

4/5  rDev -3.4%

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WedLiq

Arkansas

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

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Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

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Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

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Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.4%

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

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

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Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

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Tiernan

Texas

5/5  rDev +20.8%

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Stinger80OH

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

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ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.4%

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JamesStreet

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

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Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

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North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

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The Sixth Glass from Boulevard Brewing Co.
92 out of 100 based on 1,268 user ratings.