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Tank 7 American Saison

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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicyhoppy
fruity
spicy
hoppy
yeasty
peach
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit—ripe peach and apricot—layered with peppery spice and a subtle herbal character from noble hops.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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

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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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