Dark Truth
Boulevard Brewing Co.

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From:
Boulevard Brewing Co.
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
Ranked #1,714
ABV:
9.7%
Score:
89
Ranked #10,989
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 10.78%
Reviews:
804
Ratings:
2,741
Status:
Active
Rated:
Friday at 10:24 PM
Added:
Feb 28, 2010
Wants:
  130
Gots:
  549
Throughout the ages, man has been fascinated by the quest for hidden knowledge, the search for the secret to transforming the elemental into the extraordinary, the simple into the sublime. Ladies and gentlemen, we present for your consideration this exotic, inky concoction, the almost magical creation of our modern day alchemists who have turned humble grains—barley, wheat, rye, and oats—into black, liquid gold. Layers of complex flavors slowly emerge from the glass: espresso, roasted fig, crème brulée. Belgian yeast provides a plum-like fruitiness, noble German hops reveal spicy, herbal notes, while the rich, velvety mouthfeel mellows to a dry, smoky finish.

60 IBU
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Ratings by orcrist_cleaver:
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Reviewed by orcrist_cleaver from New York

3.81/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Pretty cool Mashup of western European inspired ingredients. Hopefully it doesn't end up like a scrambled mess of a transporter accident. Beam me up Scotty.

A: Poured into a spieglau stout goblet. Charcoal black and a lofty mocha cream head. Dense and long lasting.

S: I'm getting wafts of strong ethanol combined with the grassy spice of saazesque hops. Intermittently the cocoa and dark fruit character come thru.

M: Has a slick feel, cream like body. Semi viscous. A tad high carb level. Plenty of astringency.

T: Has quite a bite. Bitter, dark chocolate. Lots of herbal character. Plums, raisins and char. Needs some time to warm. Otherwise the fruit belgian yeast sweetness works perfectly with the bitter char. Pleasant aftertaste.
Mar 29, 2015
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

3.63/5  rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Pour sa completely dark, black color iwth a strong dark tan head. SRM of 24. (4.00)

Aroma: Stronger aromas of bittersweet cocoa, some earthy and roasted meat, notes, lightly smoked, slightly smoky finish.

Flavor: Strong flavors of bitter, sweet cocoa, dark chocolate, a medium, smoky flavor in the middle with a slightly roasted and smoky finish. The smokey notes slinger. Mildly sweet.

Feel: Medium to heavier body, average carbonation, a slightly better and sour, smoky finish.

Compared to North Coast Old Rasputin 3/2024: Pours darker, darker head. More bittersweet cocoa, sour, smokey notes. Less dark chocolate and coffee roast. More sweet and sour. Winner: Old Raspy

Overall: Boulevard can make some great Imperial Stouts. This one has some bittersweet cocoa with a distinct, dark fruit and slightly sour, smokey note that lingers off the finish. Dark. Bittersweet. Smokey. I'm not a big fan of that sour smokey flavor in beer. It seems to have relatively poor reviews on Beer Advocate.
Friday at 10:24 PM
 
Rated: 4.04 by Mack-Thrice from Florida

Feb 28, 2024
 
Rated: 4.01 by beerrat from Virginia

Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Oktoberfest from Ohio

Dec 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.94 by Zylod from West Virginia

Nov 19, 2023
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Reviewed by 1BrewBacca from Georgia

3.92/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A quintessential pour. Dark, rich liquid, and a decent light brown head.
Strong dark chocolate notes through and through.
Slight bitterness on the finish.
Overall very good. I see more of these in my future.
Oct 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.04 by MikeZim

Sep 24, 2023
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Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California

3.67/5  rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I’m just gonna toss this one out there well and big: Raul does not have any dark truths. Like, you won’t see a pic of me in pink panty house and “balleting” like a goody goody gum drop. Either way, this beer is just ok. Almost a bit of a smoked meat flavor. But honesty, not terrible.

Whatever.
Aug 12, 2023
 
Rated: 4.31 by BLVBBERGIXLL from Arizona

Jun 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.06 by gooddaydiablo from Texas

Jun 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.83 by QuintusHorace from California

Apr 09, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by animal69 from Louisiana

Mar 21, 2023
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Reviewed by MadMadMike from France

3.74/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle, almost room temp, into an Angry Chair snifter. Small brown head up over dark brown brew.
Smells of coffee and burnt brown sugar.
Taste is coffee and cacao up front, everything else comes off as sublime. Nothing really up front, which means that there’s balance under the percolator.
Feels kinda thin, medium carb.
Overall, it’s OK. Nothing fantastic - but I still hold Boulevard Brewing in high regard.
Feb 20, 2023
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Reviewed by gonesail from Florida

4.05/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
this imperial stout was one of the best I have had. most important for me was a lack of bitterness and deep malt taste without excessive hopping. it is very dark .. pretty much opaque and develops a nice head. there is a chocolate flavor. I like strong beer and this one delivers on that. it is a great cold weather or seasonal brew.
Feb 11, 2023
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Reviewed by JKENNEKE

3.75/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
January 2023. At first sight metallic taste, but after allowing it to breathe for a while, tasted much better slightly bitter not extremely deep flavor palette, though it is rich tasting, not overly powering.
Jan 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.01 by mothmanscott from Georgia

Dec 14, 2022
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a very dark color with a slight tan head and lacing
Aroma has molasses, malt and espresso hints
The taste follows the nose with a molasses, malt and espresso flavor
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A nice well balanced stout
Dec 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.99 by SViterileroux74 from Texas

Nov 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.98 by Casterbridge from Connecticut

Oct 08, 2022
Dark Truth from Boulevard Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 2741 ratings