Family Pale Ale Style American Pale Ale
Country USA (MO) ABV 4.8%
Price $$ Packaging 12oz/355ml bottle
Characteristics Hoppy, refreshing

Overview The largest independent brewery in Missouri, Boulevard has focused on supplying the Midwest with beer, rather than expanding its reach. But that doesn’t make this a small operation; it’s the 8th largest craft brewery, with capacity to move up several spots as sales grow.

Flavors and aromas Lemon and floral hop notes populate a light nose. There’s up-front, forward bitterness here, but it is soft and smooth, with crackery malt in a body with appropriate weight. Carbonation is a little low for an American pale ale, which along with woody flavor hops give this a character that reminds us of an English take on Anchor Steam.