Collaboration Number 2 - White IPA

Boulevard and Deschutes combine forces to bring us more whacked out beermania with this concoction that fuses a Witbier and an IPA; two of my favorite styles, and two that I never even conceived would be blended.  Call me a bit skeptical, but also open minded, because I know that these breweries rarely lead a good beer man down the wrong path. 

This one has the standard and magnificent Boulevard signature head that defies death for as long as possible, then settles into pure white chunks of quilted lace.  Color is golden orange with yellow hues where the light strikes. 

To the nose I get some expected coriander, light fruits, a little yeast and light hops.  Tastes a lot like the Two Jokers Double-Wit, but has a definite hop presence, that does, however, take a backseat to the spices, complex fruitiness (oranges, apples, grapefruit) and yeast. 

Medium mouth-feel, and where you really get the hops is the edginess going down the throat, which becomes more prominent as the beer warms.  Overall this beer is superbly balanced, especially considering the disparate characteristics of these two styles.   

I don't find any radical differences with this one as compared to the Two-Jokers, but the nuances that exist, make for some very interesting drinking, and I highly recommend this one to anybody wanting to expand their palate and who want to enjoy a finely crafted and tasty beer from two well established and highly regarded breweries.