Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale - Boulevard Brewing Co.

samowen777

North Carolina

4.7/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Miraculous!! Either a freak of nature, or most likely an exquisitely designed brew.. Nevertheless, I am extremely impressed.... uitstekend!!!...

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2013 06:30:26 | More by samowen777

richj1970

Alabama

4.35/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 12 oz bottle into pint glass.

A: Golden color with nice 2 finger white head. Nice retention with some lacing.

S: Citrus with some yeast and grassy notes. A little bit of funk but pleasant.

T: Lots of citrus with slight hops and breads.

M: Nice carbonation, and crisp flavors. A bit dry at the end.

O: Nice Saison. I will get this one again...

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2013 03:45:57 | More by richj1970

Ed_Johnson

4.08/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Poured a golden color with big off-white head and left nice lacing on the glass.

S: Lots of citrus on the nose mixed in with chalky Belgian yeast and pepper. A nice aroma.

T: Lots of bubble gum and then some citrus and doughy yeast. If you like the Belgian bubble gum flavor then this beer is for you.

M: Medium body, drying mouth feel with a touch of sweetness. Nice carbonation.

O: A good Saison. I will buythis one again.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2012 22:49:19 | More by Ed_Johnson

Kendo

New York

4.15/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Poured into a Piraat tulip. Body is slightly hazy golden with a nice 2-finger white head that retains well. Good lacing.

S: Lemony citrus over bread doughy yeastiness. Slightly earthy.

T: Bready malt up front with a mild lemony hop bitterness at the finish. Modest yeastiness. Pairs well with a couple cheeses we're having.

M: Nice and creamy. Call it medium in heft. Carbonation is modest.

O: Very nice.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2012 22:33:33 | More by Kendo

Immortale25

Florida

4.21/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a snifter. The label says Best By 05-2013.

A- Pours a mostly clean light amber color with a full two and a half fingers' worth of head that retains a bit before crackling away to a an 1/8 inch head and thick, frothy lacing.

S- Effervescent aroma of sweet citrus and light but fresh hops plus saison yeast which brings a beautiful brightness to the bouquet.

T- Smooth, lemony flavor with some mild spice and a touch of hops. The yeast is there but not at the forefront as I'm used to with most saisons. This creates a nice sense of balance, but I prefer my farmhouse ales to really taste like a farmhouse. Alcohol content is deceiving.

M- Medium-high carbonation, light body and very thirst quenching.

O- Wonderful aroma and mouthfeel but the overall execution of the flavor leaves a bit to be desired. I wonder if I'm becoming too critical of Saison entries now that it's my new favorite style. Oh well.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2012 05:00:25 | More by Immortale25

Docrock

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a duPont Saison glass:

A- light golden in color, nice 1-1/2" head that lingers forever, well carbonated, with excellent lacing.

S - slightly hoppier than i expected but not at all unpleasant, slight funk from the "farmhouse" yeast.

T- the yeast hits you first, slight musky taste, followed by a bit of citrus. nice hop character, very drinkable with a dry finish.

M- carbonation is outstanding, highly drinkable.

O- this is a really strong beer for the style, while different than most Belgian's, this uniqueness is its strength.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 16:26:16 | More by Docrock

TwelveOunces

Kentucky

4.2/5  rDev +1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz bottle poured into a Boulevard tulip

A- Pours hazy golden yellow. A massive foamy white head with great retention.

S- Big Belgian yeast. Followed up by a lot of wheat. A slight sourness. A bit of spice and some twang. Brett?

T- A nice sourness up front. A bit of a tart character. Some dark fruit flavors in here as well. A bit of lemon grass and some earthy floral noes. A lot of wheat and rye. A spicy quality from the yeast. Belgian yeast has a signature flavor.

M- A nice feel to it. Not too thick but has a nice body. Higher side of carbonation and very smooth.

O- This is a great Saison, I may prefer this over their Saison-Brett.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2012 01:47:33 | More by TwelveOunces

babayaga

4.08/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a long tulip.

Appearance- Large white head, moderate lacing. Clear yellow body with some particulates.

Aroma- Floral, lemon, light banana.

Taste- More of the same, some pepper, apple. Decently dry finish.

Mouthfeel- Medium to light body. Lively carbonation.

I really enjoyed this one. I haven't been a big fan of Boulevard mainly due to their mainstream wheat-beer popularity, but this beer and another of their smokestack series are really excellent. Will definitely buy again.

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2012 23:22:37 | More by babayaga

rapidsequence

Virginia

4.4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz bottle.

Appearance: Just beautiful. Just a slight haze to this golden yellow beer. Thick, frothy white head with excellent retention and sticky webs of lacing.

Smell: This apparently has a pretty good slug of American or equivalent hops-- sweet citrus and tropical fruits. Slightly musty saison yeast character. Esters of light fruits.

Taste: A very good, hoppy saison. Fruity, balance of bitter and sweet, yeast with a hint of tang. A little spicy and peppery. Finish is dry with hoppy bitterness..

Mouthfeel: Lively high carbonation, just enough residual sugars to give it some feel in the mouth, but still end dry-- I think the hoppy bitterness helps the sensation of dryness.

Overall: I really like this beer. The hop character isn't exactly traditional, but very good.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 02:51:59 | More by rapidsequence

cindyjeffsmith

Georgia

4.03/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

appearance: Hazy, pale golden. Huge fluffy head. This one has a come hither look. Enticing even.
smell: Fruity and yeasty, with a little spice and a substantial malt backbone. Smells like a Tripel to my immature snout.
taste: More of the same. Tastes like a quite good Tripel.
overall: Yea, I likes it. More sweetness and a more balanced taste than the few saisons I've had.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 00:16:13 | More by cindyjeffsmith

Elrod23

Colorado

4.4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Citrus, woody with a little bit of hop aroma

A - Blonde color with white head and lace after each drink

F - Sweet, fruity, earthy

M - Medium body, tart, dry finish

0 - Dry, yet refreshing

This 750 ml bottle was a gift. I haven't had a lot of Saisons or farmhouse ales, my loss. This beer will definitely end up in my refrigerator as the weather warms in spring.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2012 02:55:27 | More by Elrod23

CA_Infidel2o9

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12bomber oz to a Tulip

A- golden body, 1" fluffy white head

S- pungent, musky tropical fruits, floral, piny, dank, earthy, spicy, tangerine, mandarin oranges,

T- tropical fruits, citrus, grapes, tangerine, caramel malts, hoppy bitterness

M- medium body, crisp taste

O- is this a saison or a belgian ipa? It has all the usual saison flavors plus a huge hoppy profile in both aroma/flavor. It is very similar to Lagunitas Maximus, i a some how feel like a sucker for rating it so high. If it were labeled as an Belgian IPA (as it should be it would get about a 4/5. Since it's labeled a saison/farmhouse, it's very unique and glorious, that i must give it this rating. If you looking for an example of the style, this isn't it. If your looking for something that's straight up tasty as hell... grab this!

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2012 00:34:32 | More by CA_Infidel2o9

scottfrie

California

4.23/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle into Duvel tulip. Purchased at TW in Folsom.

A: Pours a citrusy golden color with a huge, billowing, off-white head that filled up the rest of the tulip to the brim. The airy head took forever to faded into a thick film leaving rocky chunks of lace down the glass.
S: Tons of citrus on the nose mixed in with chalky Belgain yeast and peppery spices. I get notes of mandarin oranges, tangerines, clove, banana, peach, black pepper, doughy yeast and pale malts. Smells great!
T: A little more mineral and a little less citrus than the nose but overall, flavors are the same: Belgian yeast, a variety of orange-like hops, and a semi-sweet base of pale gainy malt. The finish is fruity and dry, and the aftertaste is grainy, minerally and spicy.
M: Medium body, drying mouthfeel with a touch of sweetness, and soft, even, carbonation.
O: A lovely saison, and one I’m happy to have finally found in California. I will definitely be buying this one again.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 23:29:14 | More by scottfrie

Gobzilla

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: poured a pale golden straw yellow in color with pale yellow highlights and a finger of head that left some good bubbly lacing sticking to the glass.

S: definitely was able to detect that barnyard horse blanket bretty funk with spice notes, hints of pear fruit and a little herbal essence coming through as well.

T: the bretty barnyard funk was a little more mild on the palate alongside, herbal notes that were more prominent, clove flavor, spice accents, a touch of pear fruit, and slight hops lingering in the background.

M: the brew was medium in body with a good amount of carbonation which had an herbal, spice, bretty funky, mild fruity and prickly finish.

O: I thought it was a solid saison and was happy to try another offering from boulevard brewing.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 01:54:23 | More by Gobzilla

nataku00

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle (best by 12-2011)poured into a tulip glass. An older bottle I just found. Beer pours a hazy golden yellow with three plus fingers of loose bubbly head. Head dissipates after a few minutes to a half a finger of foam, leaving some a few spots of lacing. Decent amount of tiny bubbles streaming up from the bottom of the glass.

Nose is pretty classic saison, fresh herbal and grassy aromas mixed with a pepper and coriander spice, light fruity ester banana and biscuit malt sweetness.

Taking a sip, it pretty much follows the nose, herbal and earthy hops with white pepper and coriander. Some mild fruity esters and biscuit malt sweetness mid tongue, but finishing very dry with more the herbal and coriander lingering lightly on the tongue.

Medium body with decent carbonation, zippy and prickly on the tongue. An overall enjoyable saison.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2012 02:45:24 | More by nataku00

rajendra82

Georgia

4.58/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The beer was picked as a part of the 4 bottle sampler pack with sweet tulip glass packed in, which I used for this review. The beer looked very hazy in the glass, with a three finger thick head, and a golden body. The smell deviated from the Saison mold quite a bit due to the use of grapefruit like American hops. There was some bubblegum in the nose, which I suspect was the yeast. The taste was expertly balanced between bold and delicate flavors,. There was a noticeable use of citric hops, and a peppery spiciness. But there was also a floral character, and some orange peel, and banana notes. The mouthfeel was airy, and light, with a creamy carbonation. This was one of the best American interpretation of a Saison,, I've had in a while.

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2012 04:26:23 | More by rajendra82

wedge

North Carolina

4.23/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Mostly hazy golden yellow under a properly large, thick, fluffy head. Peppery Belgian yeast, zesty grapefruit, fruity tartness, herbs, and grass. Quite a bit hoppier in the mouth...bright, spicy, juicy citrus working very well with the yeast. Dry, fruity esters, subtle pale malt sweetness, and some grassy/flowery hops to back the citrus. Medium bodied and remarkably refreshing for its strength. I'd go ahead and stick this one in the "Belgian IPA" category. Bright and snappy...this beer pulls off the hop/yeast balance very well.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2012 21:02:03 | More by wedge

notchucknorris

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a slightly hazy glowing golden color with a monster of a cream colored head. Takes forever to subside and leaves some faint lacing.

S: The smell is far from overpowering, but it's pretty incredible. Earthy, peppery, floral and citrusy all at once. Faint candied mango, orange peel, barnyard funk and white pepper.

T: A bit of a peppery hop bite comes through first with some smooth light bready malt flavors carrying it. Grapefruit zest, a touch of grass, chalky yeast and a smooth finish with notes of lemon zest and pepper. A pretty remarkable saison and probably the best I've had short of Dupont and Fantome.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2012 22:51:14 | More by notchucknorris

LeRose

Massachusetts

4.73/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

First saison and highly impressed. This is an instant "go to" beer and I literally went out and bought some more. Light and refreshing, hoppy, citrusy, nice sour notes, great color. Some spice notes of clove(?). Dry on the finish. Slight acidity with no aftertaste - very clean. Maybe some fruitiness - almost an apple or maybe white wine grape, nice green notes (like good olive oil) in the nose, not so much in the taste but enough to perk up the taste buds. Loved it, looking forward to trying others in this style, but also wondering why...got a good one with Tank 7!

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2012 14:37:31 | More by LeRose

ChrisKuhns

Texas

4.08/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I got an opportunity to pour this saison/farmhouse ale beer into my snifter glasses directly from 12 fl oz bottle. There was a hazy yellow with big white head. Its smell is more yeasty and citrusy. Its flavor is quite nice even though it shows a long dry bright finish. It is also fresh, fruity, and very drinkable. Very good saison/farmhouse ale to cheer up with someone else who is avid of saison style.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2012 02:43:59 | More by ChrisKuhns

harrymel

Washington

2.98/5  rDev -28.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Best by 25NOV12

Pours clear golden with a persistent 2-3 fingers of loose, white foam. Leaves gobs of lace. Smells like a classic Saison, sweet grain with clay, malts, plenty of yeast character, a bit of lemon and hay. Middle of the road nose. Tastes like it's got some band aids in it, a good light malt backbone with some seltzer notes, a good amount of early bitterness, some metallic hints and a little vinous overtures. Medium bodied with tight, sharp and excessive carb. A thick, wet finish. Not a bad beer, but nothing I'm inclined to appraise or seek out. A great intro to the middle of the road for an interested party.

Serving type: bottle

11-26-2012 05:18:51 | More by harrymel

tastybeer

North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Golden tangerine colored, just clear enough to see millions of tiny rising bubbles, and a big toppling slightly peach colored foamy head.

S: Tangy wheat, lemon, black pepper, sweet light malt, flowers, candy orange... Pretty fun to smell.

T: Taste is bright and refreshing. A lot of happy flavors. Lemony candy and other tart citrus, chewy bready malt and wheat malt. Light bitterness.

M: A little syrupy, a little grainy, and smooth in general.

O: Good beer. A refreshing kind of dessert beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2012 22:11:21 | More by tastybeer

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-golden yellow color with a massive white head and good lacing

S-wheat malt, lemongrass, pepper, floral notes, grassy

T-wheat malt, lemon, pepper, coriander, crisp bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate prickly carbonation, crisp and clean

O-a well-balanced Saison with nice flavors and well-hidden ABV, very easy drinking

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 23:37:50 | More by MDDMD

51mmz0rz

New Jersey

4.7/5  rDev +13%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 750mL bottle into a 0.5L Duvel tulip. Best by 01-2013, so getting close. This one was of the survivors from my trip to Boise I believe.

A: Big pop on the cork, highly carbonated. Nice tight, massive head with good staying power. Body is light gold with very good clarity. Bubbles stream furiously from the engraving on the bottom of the glass.

S: Heavy with Belgian yeast aromatics. Powerful, full aroma, even though I just took this out of the fridge.

T: Up front is the Belgian yeast, middle is mostly citrus, slight muskiness and great hop bite in the finish. Layered experience. Easy drinking, finishes lingers but feels good the whole time.

M: Highly carbonated, dried out nicely.

O: Overall one of the best Belgian golden / saison, etc I've had in awhile.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2012 03:32:36 | More by 51mmz0rz

tdm168

North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - orangish yellow with a huge, pure white, thick head

S - peppery, Belgian funk, fruity, grassy

T - lemon, peppery, fruity, Belgian funk

M - medium, crisp, smooth

This is a nice, simple yet tasty saison. The flavors are subtle but solid. It's smooth, well balanced, and highly drinkable. The ABV is hidden nicely. This is definitely a saison I will have again.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2012 01:15:22 | More by tdm168