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Tank 7

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Fruity aromatics and subtle spice mingle with grapefruit hoppy notes and elegant effervescence. Boulevard's distinctly American twist on a classic Belgian-style saison, it is part of the Smokestack Series. The brewery calls it a perfect paradox, world-class-worthy yet crafted for everyday. American Saison, 8.5% ABV, 45 IBU, and one of the beers Boulevard is best known for.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
spicy
clean
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent fruity esters—stone fruit and subtle citrus—layered with restrained noble hop aromatics that lean toward grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tank 7

◎ Appearance

Tank 7 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, crystalline quality. The head rises with vigor and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is evident and lively, manifesting in a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain the beer's visual animation throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent fruity esters—stone fruit and subtle citrus—layered with restrained noble hop aromatics that lean toward grapefruit. Delicate spice notes from the saison yeast emerge in the background, adding complexity without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh solvent or overly phenolic character.

stone fruit estersgrapefruit hopsspice from yeastclean and balanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a dry, crisp entry that showcases the beer's citrusy hop character alongside subtle stone fruit notes. Mid-palate development brings gentle spice and a light yeasty minerality, while 45 IBUs provide a measured bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting dominance. The finish dries cleanly with lingering grapefruit and a hint of white pepper.

crisp citrusgentle spicebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Tank 7 concludes with a medium-length finish that remains refreshing and clean, without astringency or fatigue. The final notes emphasize the hop-derived grapefruit and a faint peppery warmth from both the yeast and residual alcohol at 8.5% ABV.

medium lengthrefreshingpeppery warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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