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Tank 7 American Saison

Boulevard Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Saison · One of 65 Saisons in hopIQ

The crown jewel of Boulevard's Smokestack Series — named after the fermenter tank that yielded the best results during development. An American saison that elevated Boulevard from regional favourite to national contender. Fruity, spicy and deceptively strong at 8.5%.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden7
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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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Saison.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy
citrusy
peach
Hop character
hoppyherbal

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Farmhouse Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tank 7 American Saison

Appearance

Tank 7 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sustained white head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a crisp visual impression that signals the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit—ripe peach and apricot—layered with peppery spice and a subtle herbal character from noble hops. Beneath these top notes sits a clean, dry yeast profile that contributes a biscuity maltiness without heaviness, making the overall impression both fruity and austere.

stone fruitpeppery spiceherbal hopdry yeast

Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with immediate peach and citrus notes, moving into a balanced mid-palate where fruity esters and spicy phenolics intertwine without dominating. Bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the yeast-driven complexity to shine; the finish dries progressively, with a faint herbaceous note lingering.

fruity-spicy balancedry palaterestrained bitternesscitrus finish

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and dry, with peppery spice fading into a subtle herbal dryness. Despite its 8.5% alcohol, warmth is barely perceptible, allowing the beer's delicate fruit and yeast character to close the experience gracefully.

dryherbal fadewarming alcohol
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tank 7 American Saison

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tank 7 American Saison

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.

Finding a similar Saison

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, spicy, dry character as Tank 7 American Saison will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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