shanepardue (82), Kansas City, Missouri, USA Aug 7, 2008 This is the best American IPA I’ve ever had. It pours with a foamy white head with a rich amber-colored body. Citric aroma and very hoppy, good flavor. The effect it has on the palate is what separates this IPA from others. Good, rich beer! rader58 (47), Leawood, Kansas, USA May 28, 2008 This beer is cloudy with a red/orange color. It has a wonderfully heavy hops taste. A moderately sweet initial flavor with a moderate bitter finish. It has a bit of an alcohol taste, but not too overwhelming. KUEric (579), Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA Jul 7, 2008 What an awesome beer! The first of my Boulevard Smokestack series. I really enjoyed it.
It had a very hoppy profile (its a IIPA, shocker I know). Reminded me aof a lot of hop heavy Colorado brews and less so the West coast heavy-hitters. After reading some of the reviews after writing mine, apparently its a prevelant thought. Glad to see the midwest represent!
There was a very floral, citric flavor to be sure, but there was also some minor notes of pine, caramel, bread dough, etc. I am a Bouolevard fan for sure, but this was just good. topherh (289), Kearney, Missouri, USA Feb 21, 2008 750ml bottle pours a coppery orange with a thick off white head. Aroma is dominated by hops. Flavor is again dominated by the hops with some sweet malt there trying to balance things out. I think this is a very good offering from BLVD and hope they make it a regular one. barnzy78 (6), Illinois, USA does not count Nov 18, 2008 Well worth the pick-up seeing as I’m not in a distribution area. Great up-front maltiness, but then comes the great hop finish. Excellent.
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