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Irish Ale

Boulevard Brewing Company
United States·Irish Red
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Six kinds of pale and roasted barley malts give a rich, toasty flavor and a tawny reddish hue. Boulevard's early spring seasonal is its Midwestern tribute to the legendary red ales of old Ireland. Brewed since 1990, it has proven to be a Kansas City tradition. Irish Red Ale, 5.8% ABV and 30 IBU, with 51 EBC for the reddish color. A limited release.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark26
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyroastedmalty
toasty
roasted
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted barley and subtle roasted grain notes, backed by gentle caramel sweetness and hints of biscuit character.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Irish Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep tawny-red body with excellent clarity and a creamy tan head that adheres well to the glass. The color derives from careful blending of six barley malts, creating a warm, inviting hue that catches light with amber undertones. Moderate carbonation supports a persistent collar of foam.

tawny-redclearcreamy headwell-retained lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted barley and subtle roasted grain notes, backed by gentle caramel sweetness and hints of biscuit character. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained herbal undertone that does not overpower the malt-forward profile. A soft, approachable aromatic presence that invites without demanding attention.

toasted graincaramelbiscuitgentle herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with pronounced toasted and roasted barley flavors balanced by mild caramel sweetness. Mid-palate carries a substantial but not heavy body, allowing the complexity of the six-malt blend to emerge. Bittering units remain modest at 30 IBU, finishing with restrained hop bitterness that frames rather than dominates the malt character.

toasted maltroasted barleysmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering toasted and caramel notes. The aftertaste is dry without harshness, leaving a gentle warmth that reflects the 5.8% ABV.

cleantoasted aftertastewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Irish Red

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What is a Irish Red?

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