Boulevard Brewing Co. - "Grainstorm" black rye IPA

This is a beer I've been drinking for years. It's part of Boulevard's Smokestack Series, one of my go-to 750mL beers in that line. It's the "Grainstorm," a 7.7% ABV black rye IPA.

Very nice color to the pour - look at that brown color! It has a huge puffy tan head that takes a while to die down. It stays black in the glass, and when candled, it's original brown color comes out. 

It's slightly sweet with dark, toasted rye tastes. Smooth on the finish with a lingering taste of malts and alcohol, and a little hint of citrus. The aftertaste is dark and sweet with no objectionable tastes, and is even slighly dry, which I kind of like. It's refreshing and most of all very smooth and enjoyable.

It's a beer I could - and do - enjoy often. It's got the right mixture of dark and sweet, with no objectionable flavors or tastes. It's also relatively light enough to enjoy all the time. Most of Boulevard's Smokestack Series beers are very strong and heavy, and so it's nice to enjoy the delicious craftsmanship without the accompanying uppercut of alcohol.