Boulevard Releases Entwined Ale

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  1. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    http://www.recommendeddaily.co/boulevards-entwined-kicks-off-backroads-beers/

    From the article:
    Entwined Ale, a malt beverage brewed with Muscat grape juice, will be the first release under Boulevard's Backroads Beers.

    "I always had this idea - it's the Holy Grail of beer - the combination of wine and beer," Boulevard brewmaster Steven Pauwels says. "Wine has some acidity and you get some of the fruity aromas that you can't get in beer. So, we thought, how do you get that refreshing acidity aspect in beer?"

    Entwined is Pauwels' first shot and answering that question. The beer, slated to hit shelves later this month, is made with Nelson Sauvin hops, in addition to grape juice, and is only 4.2 percent alcohol by volume (6 on the EBC scale and 10 IBUs).

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    Anyone who's been to the tasting room at Boulevard in the last several months get a familiar sense from this beer. It is based on the Nelson Test Ale, which was also a beer brewed with muscat grape juice.

    Seems like it might have some similarities to the recent Goose Island/Deschutes Class of 88 Belgian Style Ale, which is also a beer brewed with wine grapes. Those beers, however, spent some time in barrels, while this one has not. Those also are stronger than the 4.2% on this beer.

    Personally, I'm excited to try it. I thought Nelson was a unique brew.
     
    #1 LambicPentameter, May 5, 2014
  2. Boca-X

    Boca-X Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Missouri

    Interesting...at 4.2 makes a nice addition to the sessions this summer. I really enjoy their Smokestack series...hope this isn't to tart...not a fan of the apple ciders...way to tart and acidic for my taste. Sounds refreshing...I'll try!
     
    #2 Boca-X, May 5, 2014
  3. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    I will try it, but doesn't sound like my thing. I remember DFH doing one like this that did nothing for me. Will give it a go I guess...
     
    #3 russpowell, May 5, 2014
  4. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Funkwerks has a saison brewed with grape muste and nelson sauvin hops and its delicious. Will give this a shot too.
     
    #4 denver10, May 5, 2014
  5. RangnaR

    RangnaR Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 California

    How close is this to cider? Some breweries seem to be treading that fine line of what's even allowed on BA...
     
    #5 RangnaR, May 5, 2014
  6. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Pass
     
    #6 Immortale25, May 5, 2014
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  7. kevanb

    kevanb Pooh-Bah (2,705) Apr 4, 2011 Illinois
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    perhaps a better Noble Rot, I'm interested
     
    #7 kevanb, May 5, 2014
  8. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    It doesn't sound like cider at all, to me. And the version they had in their tasting room didn't taste like cider either.

    This, just like any beer, is still ultimately a fermented grain beverage (i.e., the "malt beverage" labeling). I don't see this as any different than any beer that utilizes additives like fruit, or chocolate or coffee.
     
    #8 LambicPentameter, May 5, 2014
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  9. t_shaw

    t_shaw Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2013 North Carolina

    sounds exactly like Midas Touch. Boulevard is solid though, ill try a glass.
     
    #9 t_shaw, May 5, 2014
  10. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Besides their IPAs, this brewery can do no wrong in my book. Count me in!
     
    #10 RBassSFHOPit2ME, May 5, 2014
  11. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    I agree for the most part, but this one was incredible
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    5.6% and 100+ IBUs, dry hopped with Centennial, Amarillo, and Citra

    I'll try a single of Entwined, but I'm admittedly more excited about Saison-Brett :slight_smile:
     
    #11 StLeasy, May 5, 2014
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  12. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    TOMORROW IN STORES! Well, in KC that is. And Saison-Brett, not Mid-Coast.

    Although I wouldn't be sad if they replaced Single Wide with Mid Coast on a permanent basis.
     
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  13. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    It's looking like Entwined Ale six packs will start showing in KC the week of May 19th. Other cities should expect them soon after that.
     
    #13 JeremyDanner, May 6, 2014
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  14. ColonelCash

    ColonelCash Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2011 Tennessee

    Tennessee would really like to get in on some Boulevard. Any chance of getting distribution here (again)?
     
    #14 ColonelCash, May 6, 2014
  15. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    We don't have any plans for TN right now. Obviously, Duvel folks have been public about looking to expand our distribution, but nothing has been specifically planned just yet. We need to build another fermentation cellar to allow us to brew more beer first.
     
    #15 JeremyDanner, May 8, 2014
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  16. neckwrestler

    neckwrestler Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Arkansas

    I'm skeptical but I really like Boulevard, so I'll probably give it a shot. And StLeasy is right about that Mid-Coast IPA - It's very very good; I hope they decide to produce that on the regular. I liked it a lot more than their Smokestack Double Wide IPA
     
    #16 neckwrestler, May 11, 2014
  17. djdoughy

    djdoughy Initiate (0) May 22, 2010 Kansas

    I tried it in the tasting room, and it was awesome. Going to pick up a 6 after work tonight!
     
    #17 djdoughy, May 23, 2014
  18. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Had this last night. Very crisp and effervescent. The grape juice added a dry finish. It was like a cross between a lager, a cider and champagne. Pretty good beer for a hot Summer day for sure, but not sure I'd pick it up on the reg.
     
    #18 BottleCaps80, May 23, 2014
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