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Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat

Boulevard Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 32 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

The best-selling craft beer in the Midwest and a Kansas City institution since the early 1990s. Gold at the 2008 GABF for Session Beer. Bottle-conditioned with 60% pale malt, 19% unmalted wheat and 21% malted wheat — the secondary fermentation builds complexity rare in American wheat beers. Hazy golden, bready and effortlessly refreshing.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3

AWARDS

Gold · 2008
Great American Beer Festival 2008
Gold — Great American Beer Festival 2008
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Malt character
bready
wheat
honey
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
fruity

FEATURED IN

#1 of 50The Best American Wheat Beers#10 of 50The Best American Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat

Appearance

Hazy golden yellow with fine, active carbonation and a dense, persistent white head. The cloudiness derives from bottle conditioning and suspended yeast, which contributes visual texture characteristic of the style. Excellent head retention and fine Schaumhaftung down the glass.

golden, hazydense white headfine carbonation

Aroma

Prominent wheat and bready malt character dominates the nose, with soft, earthy notes from the secondary fermentation. Subtle honeyed undertones and a light fruitiness round out the profile, while the overall impression remains clean and grain-forward without aggressive hop presence.

wheat, breadyhoney, soft fruityeasty complexity

Taste

Soft wheat malt entry with clean bready sweetness, complemented by gentle yeasty depth from bottle conditioning. The palate remains crisp and light with minimal bitterness (18 IBU), allowing the grain and subtle fruit notes to carry through. Smooth, effortless mouthfeel with no harsh edges.

wheat malt, breadlight, crispsmooth finish

Finish

Short to medium finish that fades cleanly without lingering sweetness or bitterness. The aftertaste is dry and grainy, allowing the yeast character to linger subtly.

clean, drygrainy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Wheat Ale?

American Wheat Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, bready, crisp character as Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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