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Boulevard Nutcracker Ale 3.4 318

Boulevard Nutcracker Ale

Percentile
82
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3183.42/5.03.4/5.0Winter5.9%84English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Nutcracker Ale is Boulevard’s special offering for the holiday season. This hearty, warming brew is a classic winter ale, deep amber in color, with hints of molasses balanced by the "spiciness" of Chinook hops.
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 Rogueone (506), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
May 27, 2008  
Bottle courtesy of bmartin08: Bottle says 2007 but has a best by date of 2/08. That being said... pours a very pretty dark amber with orange highlights. Relatively foamy head that lasted halfway down. Aroma is mildly spiced dark cherries, biscuity malts, light sugar. Flavor is also some cherry and light sugars, but I did not pick up the complexity that normally accompanies molasses. A bit-over carbonated and a bit of a bitter finish lacking any of the winter spice.


 Lumpy (1802), Carrollton, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/514/20
May 23, 2008  
Bottle. Very dark brown body with a lasting foamy off white head. Very nice looking beer. Nose-dusty, peanut shells, cheap amber LME. Taste-surprisingly big flavor, high CO2, unsweet cherry liquor, low to medium alcohol, very light hops on the backend, lingering bitter, apple, unrefined raw brown sugar, berry skins, Alka-Seltzer, soy sauce, bile on the back end.


 lb4lb (2011), Austin, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/102/514/20
May 8, 2008  
Bottle courtesy of artisanbrew. Thanks!
Pours a rich cloudy muddy brown color with a beige lasting head. Sweet caramel and chocolatey toffee malt with a big hit of piney hops. Medium to light bodied with slightly too much carbonation that made it fizzy and foamy in the mouth. Hoppy and piney fresh taste along with rich, toasty malt. Good overall.


 TheBeerOrg (1589), Kentucky, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Apr 30, 2008  
Pours dark amber with a mostly receding wispy tan head. Aroma of floral citrus, resinous toffee, earthy malt. Taste is floral hops, mild citrus, toffee and a lightly sticky maltiness. Full bodied, lightly sticky and resinous with moderate carbonation. Not bad, but still haven’t been terribly impressed by Boulevard.


 Botnik (110), Carrollton, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Apr 10, 2008  
Another member of a variety pack, I bought for a party. It fit my budget and pleased my guests. A good holiday ale.


 LilKem (1210), Marietta, Ohio, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/57/103/514/20
Mar 22, 2008  
very good, carmel and nuts, toffee, and some spice-- cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, etc. some light hints of chocolate malt but nothing to talk about. some maple. tastey but not extreme.


 dmac (1504), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Mar 8, 2008  
12 oz bottle from tjthresh, thanks Tom. Pours a reddish amber with a large foamy off off white head that settles quickly and leaves a small lacing of head that lasts till the beer is gone. Aroma of chocolate malts, slight spice..nutmeg and ginger perhaps a touch of cinnamon. Medium bodied with lively carbonation and a refreshing feel. Malty based flavor with notes of bread, nutts and toffee. Nice seasonal beer that doesn’t overpower with spices.


 puggy211 (596), cordova, Tennessee, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/510/20
Feb 21, 2008  
pours dark amber with full tan head,hoppy,raisiny nose.sweet up front,hoppy finish.interesting beer.



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