Boulevard -Dark Truth Stout (2012)

More old reviews. Picture stolen by some bros. 

I'm not sure a year has really done anything to this beer. Mild dark fruit flavors eventually comes out after it warms up, but is still buried by the roasted malts. Still a good beer though. 

Boulevard - Sixth Glass

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Very alcoholic. Very enjoyable. Recommended. 

Boulevard - Rye on Rye

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A lot more mild than I expected. It certainly smells like it has rye in it, although I'm not sure whether that's from the barrel aging or the beer itself.

This may honestly be one of the most boring barrel aged beers I've ever had. Its really sweet, with malt, oak, vanilla, etc. basically dominating. I don't know, it could use the balance of some bitterness or roasted malts or something. Just fine. 

Boulevard - Dark Truth Stout

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

An enjoyable belgian stout. I'd recommend it.

Boulevard - Tank 7

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A fairly hoppy and bitter saison/belgian pale ale. Easy drinking. Enjoyable enough. I'd consider getting it again.

Boulevard - Wheat Ale

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This is actually really great for a wheat ale. Maybe a slight hint of lemon to it. It drinks a lot easier than Oberon for me

Boulevard - Collaboration #2 White IPA

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Beer #2 from Minnesota!

My purchases from Minnesota have one thing in common. They both do not require a bottle opener to open. I wasn't quite sure if I'd have access to a bottle opener or not. Well, I guess they're both belgian too.

This is actually pretty good. The hops & spicing is balanced and not overpowering. The bottle says it has coriander (I can taste it), sage (I can't really taste it), orange peel (yup) and lemongrass (yup). It's slightly sweet and finishes like a white ale with a slight bitterness to it. I'd buy it again (if I had access to it).

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Bonus Minnesota Beers:
Undocumented from random dinners:

Summit Summer Ale (Hefeweizen) - The waitress said they had switched over to the Octoberfest, but somehow I ended up with the hefeweizen with no explanation. It was the highlight of my chain-restaurant-lite meal.

Summit IPA (or Pale Ale?) - The bartender wasn't very clear what I was getting. This poured a caramel color and was sort of eh.

Boulevard IPA (or Pale Ale?) - Once again the bartender & waitress weren't very specific about what I was getting. Lighter than the Summit, maybe a little more bitter? This was definitely the more enjoyable than the Summit offering.