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Beer Review: Westside Rye Ale from Boulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO)

Beer Name: Westside Rye Ale (http://www.boulevard.com/trbeers/westside-rye-ale/)

Brewery: Boulevard Brewing Company (from their ‘tasting room’ – limited release)

Website: http://www.boulevard.com/

Available locally at: Small Kroger in downtown Decatur on Commerce Drive (variety pack)

ABV: 5.2% | IBU: 36

Glassware: Pint Glass

Appearance: really hazy copper, almost brown

Scent/Aroma: bread, rye,

Taste/Flavor: carbonation, rye malts, tangy

Body/Mouthfeel: carbonation, smooth and crisp

First Taste: the carbonation hits you right away as does the rye malts. The smell as you approach your mouth really adds to and carries the rye flavors. It has a citrus taste that seems a bit out of place but does add some uniqueness to the taste. Its a really great tasting beer, well rounded with the rye malts at the base; crisp.

Season: Fall and Winter but year round too

Food/Dessert: the brewery says try with pastrami. It would be good with Turkey.

Scale: 6.5

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