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Berry Noir

Boulevard Brewing Company
United States·Fruited Sour
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Notes of blueberries and blackberries meet a crisp tartness reminiscent of lemonade. Deep purple with electric magenta foam, this juicy fruited sour has a light, spritzy body that amplifies its refreshing qualities and begs for another sip. Boulevard lists it as a sour ale with mixed berries and a limited release. 4.2% ABV, 11 IBU, 10 EBC.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berrysourtart
berry
sour
tart
fruity
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe blueberry and blackberry aromatics, layered with subtle tartness that echoes fresh lemonade.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berry Noir

◎ Appearance

Deep purple hue with striking electric magenta foam that rises generously and clings to the glass with visible lacing. The body is clear and bright, with fine carbonation creating an effervescent visual impression that signals the beer's spritzy character and refreshing intent.

deep purpleelectric magenta headbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe blueberry and blackberry aromatics, layered with subtle tartness that echoes fresh lemonade. The fruited character dominates without any heavy malt presence, allowing the berry adjuncts and their natural acidity to define the aromatic profile cleanly.

blueberryblackberrytart lemonadefruited

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy mixed berry flavors that transition into a crisp, refreshing tartness reminiscent of citrus-laced lemonade. The light body and spritzy carbonation amplify the sour edge without astringency, maintaining a dry finish that invites immediate return sips.

berry juicetart aciditycrisp finishdry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with berry notes receding quickly into a persistent lemon-like tartness. Carbonation lingers pleasantly, leaving the palate refreshed and primed for the next pour.

dry aftertastecitric linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Fruited Sour

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