Boulevard Rye on Rye 2012

Back when prohibition went into effect on January 16, 1920, Rye Whiskies were the popular drink of choice in the heartland of America. Templeton, Iowa became the epicenter for bootleg rye whiskey. Some 90 years later they’re still in business, which is a very long segway to the beer I’m writing about today. Boulevard’s Rye on Rye, a rye ale aged in Templeton’s Rye Whiskey Barrels.

Boulevard’s Rye on Rye 2012 came out of my fridge ready to rumble. It was a Saturday Night and Jamie Foxx was completely bombing, so I needed to add a serious kick to the night. And the listed 11% alcohol beer was sure to help.

And indeed it did, poured a delicious deep amber with a good head, it smelled of faint cereal. But the light smell didn’t mean anything compaired to the taste. So heavy and malty, it almost drinks like a slightly spicy barleywine. The hops are mild in the finish and add a nice bitter to the sweet malts that wallop this beer. 

Drinking it now I almost feel some regret, as I wish I bought another bottle to save for a few years to see how the maltyness and rye would’ve evolved inside the bottle. Boulevard continues to make unbelievable beers that are amazingly unique and drinkable.