Test ESB
Boulevard Brewing Co.

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From:
Boulevard Brewing Co.
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 9.39%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
56
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 06, 2015
Added:
Feb 15, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by pinkysup:
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Rated by pinkysup from New York

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

Feb 15, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.76 by SaranacinTexas from Texas

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by IPA1978 from Missouri

Nov 01, 2014
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Reviewed by alostplot from Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%
The color is a light amber with minimal off - white head.

The aroma has the malt presence of an ESB, but with happier spice.

The Flavor lacks the biscuit and bread flavor I love in ESBs. It is there, but seems to be too much kettle hops to let the flavor shine.

Medium bodied and not a bad beer, but closer to a regular bitter or a hoppy mild than an ESB.
Oct 31, 2014
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Reviewed by Chiefy770 from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%
12 Fl. Oz. Bottle
Best By date of 12/18/14 on bottle
Reviewed on October 28th, 2014
Served in a Nonic Pint Glass

Eyes
Hazy copper body with a nice orange glow. Short, yet dense creamy white head collapsed and left a decent amount of soapy lacing throughout.

Nose
Sweet fruits. Spicy yeast. Floral hops. Overall smelled very sweet.

Mouth
Light malts upfront. Notes of spiced yeast led to a pretty good hit of bitter floral hops. I wish the malts were as prominent on the taste buds as they were in the nose. Medium-bodied. Moderate-low carbonation.

Overall
Solid bitter. Nothing complex. As I mentioned before, I thought this one was a little too hop-heavy but that certainly did not make this a bad beer.
Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by FreshZ from Missouri

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by hoosier222002 from Illinois

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.48 by chip26 from Illinois

Oct 25, 2014
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Reviewed by BeerWithMike from Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%
Sampled last Saturday on 10/4/14 with my good friend. Bottle chilled down to 36 degrees F and poured in to a 'Boulevard" tulip glass.

Pours a pretty copper in color with a thick 1-finger+ creamy head that stays around for a while. A good amount of lacing was seen after each sip, almost rings actually. The aroma is of caramel malts and yeast. Pretty much the same is said for the taste followed up by a hoppy finish but didn't last long and wasn't really unpleasant like a IPA. Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Overall, it was just OK.
Oct 07, 2014
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Reviewed by TreyIsWilson from Michigan

3.73/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A - Pours a hazy orange with a one-finger foamy white head. Lots of spotty white lacing.

S - Faint aromas of caramel malts and bready yeast.

T - Follows the aroma with sweet caramel malts upfront followed by some bready yeast. There is a light hop bitterness in the finish.

M - Mediu bodied with medium carbonation. Nice smooth mouthfeel.

O - This was a decent and enjoyable ESB. Nothing mind blowing just a solid brew.
Oct 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.88 by donspublic from Texas

Oct 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.76 by Raceking28

Sep 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.24 by Mazzod18

Sep 29, 2014
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +10.5%
Copper / orange body, mild haze, thin ringlet of off-white head. Aromas of fruity malt, a hint of spice, bready alcohol. Mild sweetness, pretty smooth on the palate, finishing with a delicate bitterness. Dry finish with lingering herbal tea notes. pretty good.
Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by lionnusmb from Iowa

Sep 20, 2014
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota

3.83/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 4
12oz bottle shared with friends from a sample pack

This one I was a huge fan of. big aweet almost scotch ale like malts coupled with very bitter background hops

Make it year-round
Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.32 by PCATD from Pennsylvania

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Casp1119 from Oklahoma

Aug 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.64 by Vogt52 from Maryland

Aug 31, 2014
Test ESB from Boulevard Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 56 ratings