Boulevard Brewing Company Double (Tripel, Quadrupel) Feature!

Despite my by now clear obsession with IPAs, one of my favorite styles is Belgians. Though not as versatile as an IPA, I cannot get over the subtle, sweet hints of banana that comes with Belgian yeasts, and it doesn't hurt that they are surprisingly strong either. So here I was, trying to decide between a Tripel and a Quad from Boulevard Brewing Company when I decided I didn't want to choose! So, because I got to enjoy both, you do too!

First, came Long Strange Tripel. Before I begin, let me just shout out to Boulevard on once again killing it with the labels/ naming. When I am pa-rousing (correct usage? oh, who cares) through my local Total Wine, it helps to have something stand out among the mass variety of beers. Anyways, poured into a tulip glass, Long Strange Tripel had a three finger, big bubbled head that quickly dissipated. It was a beautiful gold in color. Not much on the nose for this one, just a slight hint of bananas that comes from these awesome Belgian yeasts. The bananas follow through on the flavor, followed by a sweat wheat flavor and a slight alcohol tinge (9.2% ABV). All in all, this was a very solid Belgian Tripel.

My second glass of the evening was The Sixth Glass. Poured once again into a tulip glass, this beer had a two finger head with the biggest bubbles I have ever seen in a beer. These bubbles dissipated quickly leaving a very thin head with minimal lacing. Dark mahogany in color, The Sixth Glass has an even slighter banana smell than Long Strange Tripel. Upon tasting this quad, the first thing I was hit with was super sweet malts. After I got over that intensity, I got to enjoy a hint of those lovely banana flavored Belgian yeasts. Weighing in a little heavier (10.5%ABV), this quad takes second to LST, but just barely.

So in conclusion, Boulevard Brewing Company is now three for three for me. Considering I had no idea who they were a few weeks ago, I'd say that's not too shabby. I'll have my eyes out for more great beers from this company!