Boulevard ZON
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Tasting Notes
ZON pours hazy and pale, with an aroma built around fresh orange peel, coriander, and a light wheaty softness underneath. On the palate, the citrus and spice notes carry through without dominating, balanced by a mild tartness and gentle grain character. The body is light to medium, with enough texture from the unfiltered wheat to feel substantial without being heavy. The finish is dry and relatively short, with a faint herbal note that lingers.
About the Brewery
Boulevard Brewing is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and has been one of the defining craft breweries of the Midwest since its founding in 1989. The brewery built its reputation on approachable, well-made styles — their Smokestack Series expanded into more ambitious territory with barrel-aged and experimental releases. They're among the larger regional craft operations in the country, distributed widely across the central and eastern United States.
Food Pairings
ZON works well with steamed mussels because the citrus and coriander in the beer mirror the classic white-wine-and-herb preparation those dishes usually carry. A light shrimp taco with salsa verde is a natural match, where the beer's mild tartness cuts through avocado fat and echoes the lime. A simple arugula salad with shaved parmesan and lemon vinaigrette pairs well because the beer's dry finish doesn't fight the bitterness of the greens. Mild fresh cheeses like chèvre or ricotta complement the wheaty softness without overwhelming the delicate spice character.
Style Guide
Witbier is a Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with a significant proportion of unmalted wheat and traditionally spiced with coriander and dried orange peel — most commonly Curaçao orange. The style originated in Belgium, with Hoegaarden largely responsible for reviving it in the 1960s after it had nearly disappeared. It differs from German hefeweizen primarily in those added spices and in its use of unmalted wheat, which gives it a slightly tartness and haziness; the yeast character in a wit tends toward subtler fruitiness rather than the pronounced banana and clove of a hefeweizen.