Boom Island Wake Up Call Blonde Ale

 Boom Island Wake Up Call Blonde Ale.Coffee. Vanilla. Lactose.

5.6 % ABV, Boom Island Brewing, Minnetonka, Minnesota. 

Clear, bright golden hue,?slim white head.

In the nose: vanilla pops up first, coffee just below. Nice. 

In the mouth: starts off smooth and creamy…and ends that way. In between, coffees on top, a little earthy/nutty. Light bodied, long, pleasant finish. Good and easy drinking. All in all, not too shabby there. 

Behind a seemingly straightforward exterior, Wake Up Call is bursting with unexpected flavor. Toasted vanilla, a blend of locally sourced light roast coffees, and lactose meld harmoniously with a blonde ale malt bill to make this beer a contradiction that makes perfect sense.