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Tank 7
Boulevard Brewing Co.


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- From:
- Boulevard Brewing Co.
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- Saison
Ranked #184 - ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #3,673 - Avg:
- 4.17 | pDev: 10.31%
- Reviews:
- 1,200
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 16, 2023
- Added:
- Jun 19, 2009
- Wants:
- 384
- Gots:
- 1,799
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding


Notes:
Most breweries have at least one piece of equipment that’s just a bit persnickity. Here at Boulevard we have fermenter number seven, the black sheep of our cellar family. Ironically, when our brewers were experimenting with variations on a traditional Belgian-style farmhouse ale, the perfect combination of elements came together in that very vessel. You could call it fate, but they called it Tank 7, and so it is. Beginning with a big surge of fruity aromatics and grapefruit-hoppy notes, the flavor of this complex, straw-colored ale tapers off to a peppery, dry finish.
38 IBU
38 IBU
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Reviewed by Grax
4.24/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Aroma of vaguely sweet aromatics. Carbonated, satisfyingly spicy mouthfeel. Taste of sweet florals, honey fruits, and a citrusy body, just as described.
Mar 08, 2023Rated by John1992 from Kansas
4.05/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
4.05/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
Hazy. High bitterness, but still clean and bright. Classic beer flavor, reminded me of a more european style
Feb 26, 2023Rated by GrantJ79 from Missouri
4.75/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.75/5 rDev +13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Another excellent staple from an excellent brewery. Hippy, smooth, a little bitter and a little spicy. So much flavor.
Feb 20, 2023Reviewed by TurboMon_911 from New Jersey
4.31/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured a semi-hazy golden straw color from a 12 oz., bottle (enjoy by 05 Jun 2023), into a standard pint glass with egg shell colored finger high head which receded after a few minutes and left a moderate amount of fine lacing. Bright spicy yeast & lemon aroma jump out with slightly subdued sweet & malty backbone present in the background. Taste is not overly spicy but can certainly distinguish the Belgian yeast esters and the Simcoe, Amarillo & Magnum hops. Clean, dry, peppery finish with good structure, medium to slightly syrupy in body. A favorite whenever I can find it.
Dec 14, 2022Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado
4.1/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had on tap at the brewery.
On arrival a fine white 1 finger head was present that dissipated over a few minutes to a ring around the glass. The body is a nearly clear deep gold. Carbonation is light and fine.
Aroma is sweet, and yeasty. Plenty of esters and phenols here. Similar to a belgian blond, but the yeast character is almost sweeter. A touch of hops is present in the spicy yeast notes. Very nice.
Taste follows the aroma with the pleasant yeast notes coming through nicely. Quite sweet and malty with a banana and light clove followed by a medium hop bitterness that rounds things out and gets you ready for another sip.
Feel is big but smooth. A very nice sipper that seems quite versatile. Big enough for the dead of wi ter, but blond and crisp enough to be refreshing in summer.
Overall this was the best beer I had on tap here at boulevard. Very nice amd the yeast notes are spectacular.
Oct 20, 2022On arrival a fine white 1 finger head was present that dissipated over a few minutes to a ring around the glass. The body is a nearly clear deep gold. Carbonation is light and fine.
Aroma is sweet, and yeasty. Plenty of esters and phenols here. Similar to a belgian blond, but the yeast character is almost sweeter. A touch of hops is present in the spicy yeast notes. Very nice.
Taste follows the aroma with the pleasant yeast notes coming through nicely. Quite sweet and malty with a banana and light clove followed by a medium hop bitterness that rounds things out and gets you ready for another sip.
Feel is big but smooth. A very nice sipper that seems quite versatile. Big enough for the dead of wi ter, but blond and crisp enough to be refreshing in summer.
Overall this was the best beer I had on tap here at boulevard. Very nice amd the yeast notes are spectacular.
Rated by Gmabba from Indiana
4.45/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.45/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Unique beer - Hoppy like a DIPA, looks like a hazy with a very nice head, but lighter like a farmhouse ale. Liked it a lot!
Sep 23, 2022Rated by beaulabauve from Louisiana
4.27/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The closest thing an American can get to ssison Dupont. Delicious!
Sep 23, 2022Rated by Deano_53 from New York
4/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Not my favorite, but still very good
Sep 07, 2022Reviewed by LarryV from Massachusetts
4.35/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.35/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottle with a best by date of 14-Nov-2022. Pours a somewhat opaque amber-yellow color. Great aroma - yeasty and spicy, pours with a nice, fluffy white head. Taste explodes in the mouth - a bit of lemon, spices and a pleasant hint of yeast. This is an excellent beer - it hides the 8.5% abv pretty well and never feels hot. Taste lingers on the palate in a pleasant way and makes you want more. Excellent!
Jul 28, 2022Reviewed by Scott586 from Illinois
4.24/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Generically rated as I haven't had it in awhile, but easily a favorite of mine. Has any eggy yeast taste that leaves me craving more. Personally one of my top 5 favorite.
Jul 24, 2022Rated by Mildoze from Kansas
4.6/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.6/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
One of the best from Boulevard. A surprisingly strong pale.
Jun 26, 2022Reviewed by jgramirez876
4.79/5 rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.79/5 rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
This is my first rating and I’m learning about beer as I go, but I felt compelled to talk about one of my favorites.
Brewed in Kansas City Missouri
Smell of banana with a medium sour aftertaste. Refreshing but also filling.
Jun 01, 2022Brewed in Kansas City Missouri
Smell of banana with a medium sour aftertaste. Refreshing but also filling.
Rated by Tomlarson123 from Ohio
4.74/5 rDev +13.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.74/5 rDev +13.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
From a 16 oz can. Watching reds at home. Crisp full flavor.
May 11, 2022Reviewed by Perioddicals from Texas
4.43/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.43/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
L - Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Color is a pale amber with a two and a half finger head. Decent lacing. Fluffy head like a Coke Float. Hazy, foggy. The fluffy head stays and stays.
S - Yeast front and center on the scent. Sweet and earthy. Some citrus or pear skin as well. Sour scents as well.
T - Taste follows scent. Yeast and sweetness. Like sourdough with sweet cream butter spread across it.
F - Medium to thick mouthfeel with some frothiness.
O - Overall this beer is a treat. Wonderful yeast flavors. I was introduced to Boulevard by a friend from Kansas City, and Tank 7 has been a favorite for years. It’s definitely in my regular rotation, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a yeast beer.
May 10, 2022S - Yeast front and center on the scent. Sweet and earthy. Some citrus or pear skin as well. Sour scents as well.
T - Taste follows scent. Yeast and sweetness. Like sourdough with sweet cream butter spread across it.
F - Medium to thick mouthfeel with some frothiness.
O - Overall this beer is a treat. Wonderful yeast flavors. I was introduced to Boulevard by a friend from Kansas City, and Tank 7 has been a favorite for years. It’s definitely in my regular rotation, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a yeast beer.
Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
4.27/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16oz can with a best by date of 9-17-22. Opened 5-8-22.
Huge meringue like white head that crests over the rim and has amazing retention. Orange-gold, not opaque but close. Tons of visible carbonation. Thick lace. Apricot and lemon nose with some yeast character. Stone fruit, grassy hop bitterness and white pepper (?) spice. Drinkability is high - packs a punch at 8.5%. Medium body with high carbonation. Long, fruity and dry finish. Outstanding.
May 09, 2022Huge meringue like white head that crests over the rim and has amazing retention. Orange-gold, not opaque but close. Tons of visible carbonation. Thick lace. Apricot and lemon nose with some yeast character. Stone fruit, grassy hop bitterness and white pepper (?) spice. Drinkability is high - packs a punch at 8.5%. Medium body with high carbonation. Long, fruity and dry finish. Outstanding.
Reviewed by mvogt from Massachusetts
4.53/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Look: hazy gold, nice white head, good lacing.
Smell: A little banana-y, definitely belgian-y.
Taste: the banana backs off, other eaters still present. Note of cloves. Some malty sweetness as you would expect, followed by a mild lemonish dryness that cleans the palate.
Feel: the fizz is just right, lightens the feel well.
Overall: it is, in fact, an American Saison. It brings in the base flavors of a Saison Dupont, but lightens them, with more emphasis on the hop/citrus.
Apr 24, 2022Smell: A little banana-y, definitely belgian-y.
Taste: the banana backs off, other eaters still present. Note of cloves. Some malty sweetness as you would expect, followed by a mild lemonish dryness that cleans the palate.
Feel: the fizz is just right, lightens the feel well.
Overall: it is, in fact, an American Saison. It brings in the base flavors of a Saison Dupont, but lightens them, with more emphasis on the hop/citrus.
Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina
4.12/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.12/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: It pours golden and clear with a white head. It has excellent head retention.
Smell: It has a spicy aroma with coriander and lemon. There are some yeasty and earthly elements as well.
Taste: It has a spicy flavor with a bit of dough and coriander. It has some lemon in the background with some pepper. There are also earthly elements and a bit of yeast as well.
Feel: It has a medium body with a dry finish.
Overall, there are strong spicy flavors with light fruitless in the background and other complex flavors.
Apr 17, 2022Smell: It has a spicy aroma with coriander and lemon. There are some yeasty and earthly elements as well.
Taste: It has a spicy flavor with a bit of dough and coriander. It has some lemon in the background with some pepper. There are also earthly elements and a bit of yeast as well.
Feel: It has a medium body with a dry finish.
Overall, there are strong spicy flavors with light fruitless in the background and other complex flavors.
Tank 7 from Boulevard Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
5664 ratings
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