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Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat

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Boulevard's hazy American take on a traditional European wheat beer leads with natural citrus flavor: lively, refreshing and easy to drink. It has become a Kansas City staple, known across the Midwest, and the beer the brewery later reworked into a non-alcoholic version. Unfiltered, cloudy and 4.4% ABV with 14 IBU.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2008
Great American Beer Festival 2008
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival 2008
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
fruity
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with natural lemon and orange zest emerging clearly.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the unfiltered style. The dense, cream-colored head forms quickly and clings to the glass with notable persistence. Fine carbonation creates a lively, effervescent appearance.

pale strawhazy throughoutpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with natural lemon and orange zest emerging clearly. Soft wheat and bready malt undertones provide a foundation, while delicate yeast-derived phenolics add subtle complexity without dominating. The overall impression is clean and approachable.

bright citruswheat and breadyeast phenolicsclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle wheat sweetness and a light, bready malt core that carries through the mid-palate. Citrus flavors echo the aroma without becoming tart, balanced by minimal bitterness and a smooth mouthfeel. The profile remains refreshing and drinkable throughout.

wheat sweetnessbready maltsoft citruslight finish

◑ Finish

Clean and short, with bitterness barely perceptible at 18 IBU. The crisp, dry conclusion leaves a pleasant, uncluttered aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean finishcrisp dryunobtrusive bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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 American Wheat Ale

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