Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Boulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, Missouri)
Style: Saison
ABV: 8%
$2.75 per bottle ($10.99/four 12oz bottles)
I’ve been looking for this brew of the last six months, and I finally tried this complex little saison for the first time in Lisle, Illinois’ Bavarian Lodge. If you’re ever in suburban Chicago, do yourself a favor and go to that German restaurant and beer cache. You’ll thank me later.
The Tank 7 pours a clear, barely translucent gold. It has a huge, cloud-like head that won’t dissipate much during your drink. The ale is very bubbly and carbonated.
Tank 7 smells buttery, bready and distinctly of citrus — dare I say grapefruit? The smell is very complex and I’m sure you can pick out some other scents once you’ve tried it.
It has a light to medium mouthfeel. It feels feels carbonated, but it’s not an empty carbonation like lesser beers. In some ways, I wish it were less carbonated so my senses could concentrate on the ale’s complex flavor. The taste isn’t sweet but it does have a tart citrus flavor to it. The ale leaves a lasting, hoppy dryness that doesn’t come off as harsh.
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse is a hit. I enjoyed it immediately because of its complexity. Try it with some Dutch Gouda cheese and you won’t be disappointed.
It tastes like it could be sessionable but it is a 8% beer, so let’s say it’s sessionable for badasses. It is, however, definitely a beer you can sip on and enjoy on any occasion.
4/4
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