Boulevard Pale Ale vs Mallorca Pale Ale: Which Should You Drink?

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Boulevard Pale Ale

Boulevard Brewing Company

United States · American Pale Ale

hopIQ rank #2095

89%

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Mallorca Pale Ale

Forastera

Spain · American Pale Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

Boulevard Pale Ale if you want a textbook American pale ale with confidence, Mallorca Pale Ale if you want something that feels a little more restless and curious. They're nearly identical on paper—same IBUs, barely half a point apart on ABV—but Boulevard tastes like it knows exactly what it's doing, while Mallorca feels like it's still figuring itself out. That's not a knock; sometimes the latter is more interesting.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Boulevard Pale Ale when…

→You want a reliable, no-surprises pale ale that's easy to come back to
→You're introducing someone to the style and want a clear reference point
→You're drinking multiple rounds and need something that won't fatigue your palate

Pick Mallorca Pale Ale when…

→You're in the mood for something slightly unconventional within the style
→You like earthier, more herbal hop profiles mixed into the citrus
→You prefer a touch more malt sweetness balancing the bitterness

SIDE BY SIDE

	Boulevard Pale Ale	Mallorca Pale Ale
ABV	5.4%	5.2%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	American Pale Ale	American Pale Ale
Origin	United States	Spain

WHAT IT TASTES OF

10 shared · 2 distinct

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

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TASTING NOTES

Boulevard Pale Ale

CleanCrispHoppy

Boulevard hits you with clean, assertive citrus up front—grapefruit rind, a little orange pith—followed by a malt backbone that's substantial without being heavy. There's a dryness on the finish that feels earned, not forced. It's the kind of beer that tastes like someone sat down and said 'this is what an American pale ale should taste like' and then executed that vision without overthinking it. Drinks smooth for 5.4%.

Mallorca Pale Ale

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Mallorca's got more of a wild card energy. The hops feel slightly earthier and less citrus-forward than you'd expect, with something almost herbal creeping in on the mid-palate. The malt is a touch sweeter, which throws the bitterness into different relief—less crisp, more contemplative. It's not trying to be Boulevard; it's trying to be something slightly off the beaten path, and whether that works for you depends on your mood.

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