It’s exhausting having such a jam-packed social calendar. I joined Heather’s Meatless Monday blog party Monday, and I attended Jen’s WIAW blog party yesterday. Now look at me linking up again with Janine’s #DrinkUpLinkUp shenanigans. Apparently I get around…
This weekend I tried a new-to-me brew from a somewhat familiar brewery. I tried both Boulevard Brewing’s IPA and its pale ale when I was in Kansas (pictured above), and I loved them both. Good news – Boulevard has begun selling in North Carolina. Squeeee!
While watching some football on Saturday, I ordered Boulevard’s Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale on draft. Wow. Just wow. This saison earned is “exceptional” score of 91 points of BeerAdvocate! At 8% ABV, it’s a bit higher than I would like, but the flavor made it very worthwhile. Here, lemme’ summarize…
- Appearance: the color of a golden lager, but more bubbles and slightly more cloudy, lingering head
- Smell: hoppy with incredible floral notes – gimme a bouquet of these babies!
- Taste: only slightly sweet with a clove-like hint of spice, but then out of nowhere, the funk kicks you in the mouth – it’s great!
- Mouthfeel: very smooth, thicker than you’d expect from the appearance, and finishes relatively dry
- Overall: love love love it – can’t wait to order another
In other beer news…
- This search term brought someone to my site yesterday, and I giggled aloud: “creeper holding beer” Ha!
- Here’s “A Vegetarian’s Approach to Craft Beer Pairings“
- Another lovely post from one of my favorite Beer Runners
- St. Augustine was the patron saint of brewers. I just learned that he once said, “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Okay… that’s not beer news exactly, but I just happened to like it.
Had any good brews lately? (beer, coffee, tea)
October 25, 2012 at 5:30 am
creme brulee coffee, BABY.
right now
October 25, 2012 at 6:49 am
my brother would love this social event! haha. He has his own brew going at the moment. Oh how i wish it were all GF. sigh
October 25, 2012 at 8:21 am
Boulevard’s Fall seasonal is “Bob’s 47″. It’s an exceptional Octoberfest beer. I’d be sure to try it if you get a chance.
October 25, 2012 at 8:41 am
I just love that you review beers! One of my faves is of Boulevard is there Unfiltered Wheat. And I tend to be an IPA or Stout kinda girl…
October 26, 2012 at 7:35 am
Ooooo, I’ll have to try that one!
October 25, 2012 at 9:05 am
It’s so funny… we used to go to happy hour at this bar in college when we were, um, not 21, and they would always run out of Bud/Miller, so we’d resort to Boulevard and all hated it. Clearly my tastes have been refined a little since…
October 26, 2012 at 7:34 am
Ha – that is funny. And what kind of bar runs out of basic domestics???
October 25, 2012 at 9:12 am
I miss Boulevard! I don’t think they sell it in DC or VA yet.
October 25, 2012 at 9:20 am
lol. I love reading the search items that bring people to my site. Isn’t it fun?
October 25, 2012 at 9:21 am
Bahahahah “creeper holding beer” that is fantastic. Yesterday someone found my blog with “bags under eyes” and “impatient” – I’d rather be a beer loving creeper! This beer sounds delightful! Thanks for linking up!
October 25, 2012 at 9:46 am
sigh these posts make me sooo jelly..
October 25, 2012 at 9:46 am
I think this is my fave group you’ve joined, lol. Thirsty just looking at it:)
October 25, 2012 at 12:24 pm
I saw that article on “A Vegetarian’s Approach to Craft Beer Pairings“ in my email yesterday, I can’t wait to read that one!
October 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Hehe the weekly linkups are definitely getting a little ridiculous. Soon every day will be accounted for and we won’t be able to blog anything original anymore
October 26, 2012 at 7:32 am
Truth! I’m especially addicted to WIAW, but luckily it seems I’m not the only one.
October 25, 2012 at 5:00 pm
I tried a Magic Hat Howl last night (couldn’t have a whole one–BOO marathon training!), and it was really delish! Then again, I am a Magic Hat girl through and through
October 26, 2012 at 7:31 am
What? Beer and running go great together! Okay, maybe not for everyone, but luckily they do for me.