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Bob's '47

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A malty flavor and well-balanced hop character in a medium-bodied, dark amber Munich-style lager. Boulevard's fall seasonal salutes friend Bob Werkowitch, Master Brewer and graduate of the U.S. Brewer's Academy, 1947. It has been a seasonal favorite since 1993. Oktoberfest and Märzen style, 5.9% ABV, 27 IBU, 30 EBC, released in limited batches each autumn.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppytoasty
malty
hoppy
toasty
caramel
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted and caramel-forward malt character, evoking grain and light bread notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bob's '47

◎ Appearance

Dark amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a dense, off-white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a refined visual presentation typical of a well-crafted Munich lager.

dark amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted and caramel-forward malt character, evoking grain and light bread notes. Noble hops contribute a restrained, herbal presence that complements rather than dominates, with a subtle spice undertone rounding out the profile.

toasted graincaramel maltherbal hopsbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness and clean hop character. Mid-palate reveals toasted and bready flavors with gentle caramel undertones, while the moderate finish stays balanced without harsh edges or excessive drying.

malty sweetnesstoasted, breadybalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt and a light herbal hop note. The aftertaste is clean and slightly dry, inviting the next sip without fatigue.

medium finishmalt-drivenclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Märzen

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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