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Boulevard Brewing Company – Tropical Pale Ale

Brewery: Boulevard Brewing Company
Location Kansas City, MO
Style American Pale Ale
 ABV 5.9%
 IBUs 45

 

Best Quote During Tasting

I was gonna make the orgy joke.

Justin:

Aroma - There's a little bit of bubblegum that comes out first. After that, I get some pineapple, mango and then the dankness kicks in. Not getting much from the malts other than some slight sweetness but I don't care because these hops are pretty darn great.
Score: 10/12
Appearance - The beer is a nearly clear gold with a cap of white foam that sits on top and coats the glass.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - The beer is quite juicy from the hops but the actual fruit isn't as present in the flavor as it was in the aroma. The hops are bitter and dank but don't quite keep in balance with the malts. I had a feeling that would happen with all the hops on the nose.
Score: 14/20
Mouthfeel - The body of the beer is thin with medium carbonation. The malts aren't pulling their weight to bring the body that the bitterness needs.
Score: 3/5
Overall Impression - This beer was perplexing. I personally loved it but it missed a few pieces that it needed to get a higher score based on its style. The bitterness was great but the body of the beer and the sweet malt presence just weren't there to give it the bump it needed to be well-balanced. Was it a homerun? Nope. Was it enjoyable? Yep. Would I purchase more of it? Absolutely.
Score: 7/10

 

Tropical Pale Ale Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
3.7
User Rating: 0.0 (3 votes)
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.
Blake Fehl

Blake Fehl

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis

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