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Boulevard Nutcracker Ale

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82
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3003.42/5.03.4/5.0Winter5.9%84.1English 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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 SledgeJr (2960), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/515/20
Jul 28, 2004    Updated: Nov 30, 2006
In the bottle at the 2004 Crescent Moon Vintage Beer Tasting. This bottle was from 1996. Spices are mellow at this point. Medium body. Has possibly lost a little carbonation. This winter, I should give a fresh bottle a chance. UPDATE 11/2006: Orange with a yellow colored head. Slightly orange in aroma. A good hoppy citrus flavor. Quite good on tap at the Crescent Moon.


 ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/517/20
Jun 25, 2004  
dark red in color. has a kind of a nut smell. taste is pleasing, and it reminds me a bit of arrogant bastard without the arrogance. hops are not too present in this brew, but thats not always a bad thing. infact, i like this beer more than i did AB because i felt like AB was just a spin off on the real shit- DB. thats kind of like anchor small.... anyway back to the beer here- good flavor, easy drinking, pleasing. a good brew, thanks to bill for the trade.


 obisbeer (558), Barcelona, Spain
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/105/516/20
Jun 22, 2004  
Deep cloudy amber. Sweet acidic nose, with cherry and carmel predominate. Sweet palate of cherry and chocolate again ending with a rich coffee finish. Light malt, little in the way of hops but a nice balanced acidity.


 Nexxus (261), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/512/20
Jun 18, 2004  
Murky deep reddish brown with a medium lasting light brown head. Musty, spicy aroma of cinnamon, dough, clove, nutmeg, ginger, pepper, molasses pine, plum, red apple, and a hint of alcohol. Medium watery body with a moderate amount of carbonation. Flavor of hazelnut, ginger, molasses, cinnamon, leather, anise, plum, apple and a hint of mint. Fairly complex, another decent offering from Boulevard. Very good.


 Dansting (222), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/105/518/20
Jun 16, 2004  
For some reason this used to taste better to me. The aroma isn’t as pleasant to me as it once was, but it still looks and tastes great. Another of Boulevards ales that just aren’t available long enough.


 robertsreality (2460), Minnesota, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 11, 2004  
Very Little head...Browinsh Coloring. Spices Present. Attempt at Fruit Cake/ Christmas Smells and Tastes. A good Attempt, but needs to be backed off a bit.


 jde123 (715), Washington, Washington DC, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 23, 2004  
Pours a turbid mud color, lots of material in suspension decent head. Very sweet perfumey smell, a little overpowering - but if I had this around christmastime, I think it would be great! Bubbly mouthfeel and a weak taste of cinnamon, coriander and just a sprinkle of "I'm trying too hard to make this a festive beer". I don't like this one too much right now.


 Jayson2425 (167), Box Elder, South Dakota, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/59/105/519/20
Apr 11, 2004    Updated: Apr 14, 2004
Nice name for a good beer. I cant wait for next holiday season so i can buy more of this type of beer



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