{"id":30992,"date":"2019-08-02T06:56:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T13:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/?p=30992"},"modified":"2020-06-16T09:47:44","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T16:47:44","slug":"boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/","title":{"rendered":"Boulevard Brewing introduces a new cucumber sour ale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If refreshing relaxation and a dose of self-care are on your agenda for the rest of the summer, we&#8217;ll we&#8217;ve got your &#8216;cumber. Chill Vibes is a brand new seasonal sour ale that layers cool cucumber flavor and aroma on top of a tart Berliner Weisse base. Clocking in at just 4.5% ABV, you can feel good about Chill Vibes being your new crush.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#WHATS_THE_STORY_BEHIND_THIS_BEER\" title=\"WHAT\u2019S THE STORY BEHIND THIS BEER?\">WHAT\u2019S THE STORY BEHIND THIS BEER?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#i\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#ARE_THERE_REAL_CUCUMBERS_IN_THE_BEER\" title=\"ARE THERE REAL CUCUMBERS IN THE BEER?\">ARE THERE REAL CUCUMBERS IN THE BEER?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#i-2\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#WHAT_BASE_BEER_IS_USED_FOR_CHILL_VIBES\" title=\"WHAT BASE BEER IS USED FOR CHILL VIBES?\">WHAT BASE BEER IS USED FOR CHILL VIBES?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#i-3\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#HOW_SOUR_IS_IT\" title=\"HOW SOUR IS IT?\">HOW SOUR IS IT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#i-4\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/boulevard-brewing-introduces-a-new-cucumber-sour-ale\/#WHAT_ARE_THE_PRIMARY_TASTING_NOTES\" title=\"WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY TASTING NOTES?\">WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY TASTING NOTES?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Chill Vibes Sour Ale with Cucumber<\/strong> was made for the lazy days of summer when self-care and relaxation are the only things on your to-do list. Available seasonally, Chill Vibes releases on draft and in six-packs on&nbsp;<strong>Monday, August 5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Sensory coordinator Abby Zender shares more about Chill Vibes:<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHATS_THE_STORY_BEHIND_THIS_BEER\"><\/span><strong>WHAT\u2019S THE STORY BEHIND THIS BEER?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>I had a keg of Berliner Weisse that I was experimenting with, and since our brewmaster Steven had asked me to \u201cfruit\u201d them, I kind of thought cucumber would be a funny prank to include in the mix, but then it actually ended up tasting pretty great. The brewers dialed in the recipe, and we scaled it up on the brewhouse, testing it side by side in the Beer Hall with other flavors like tangerine popsicle. The people voted, and Chill Vibes was a winner. I also LOVE pickles, so I\u2019m personally very excited to see this beer get a national release.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ARE_THERE_REAL_CUCUMBERS_IN_THE_BEER\"><\/span><strong>ARE THERE REAL CUCUMBERS IN THE BEER?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>We use something called cucumber essence. Unlike most \u201cnatural and artificial flavors\u201d which use food grade chemicals to replicate natural aromas, essences are the result of using actual cucumbers put through the distillation process.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_BASE_BEER_IS_USED_FOR_CHILL_VIBES\"><\/span><strong>WHAT BASE BEER IS USED FOR CHILL VIBES?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The base of this beer is our Berliner Weisse, a sour wheat ale that originated in Germany. This classic style was crafted using our house ale yeast and house kettle sour blend (lactobacillus) to produce lactic acid.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-3\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_SOUR_IS_IT\"><\/span><strong>HOW SOUR IS IT?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>That\u2019s a bit subjective, but I\u2019d say it\u2019s well balanced.&nbsp; The target pH is 3.4, making it a little less sour than lemon juice, which has a pH of 3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-4\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_THE_PRIMARY_TASTING_NOTES\"><\/span><strong>WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY TASTING NOTES?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Our sensory panel shared words like crackery, clean, smooth, effervescent, mouthwatering cucumber with a sour taste that isn\u2019t over the top.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Flavor Profile<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aroma \u2013 Fresh cucumber, lemon\/citrus, refreshing lactic acidity<\/li>\n<li>Malt \u2013 Minimal, subtle sweetness<\/li>\n<li>Hops \u2013 N\/A<\/li>\n<li>Balance \u2013 Acidity\/cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>Body \u2013 Light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Characteristics<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alcohol by Volume \u2013 4.5%<\/li>\n<li>IBUs \u2013 11<\/li>\n<li>Color \u2013 8 EBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Pairings<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Havarti, Eggs Benedict, citrusy salads, key lime pie, a gentle breeze and a hammock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy your ticket to primo relaxation \u2013 available nationally, find your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boulevard.com\/beer\/beer-finder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">local store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class='geekmag-iframe Beer Alien'>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GZittSq7iN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/cascade-brewing-announces-the-release-of-three-beers\/\">Cascade Brewing Announces The Release Of Three Beers<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Cascade Brewing Announces The Release Of Three Beers&#8221; &#8212; Beer Alien\" src=\"https:\/\/beeralien.com\/cascade-brewing-announces-the-release-of-three-beers\/embed\/#?secret=1hllREWtpb#?secret=GZittSq7iN\" data-secret=\"GZittSq7iN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"  marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If refreshing relaxation and a dose of self-care are on your agenda for the rest of the summer, we&#8217;ll we&#8217;ve got your &#8216;cumber. 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