The backlash towards Boulevard was mostly attributed to that fact that Chocolate Ale languished on shelves outside of KC, WAY before they released it here. I got a case from Cedar Rapids, IA almost a month before it got released here. Best part was, I got them for $7.99 a bottle there and retailers in KC were selling it for up to $20 per bottle.
Between the price gouging by retailers and the negative backlash from customers locally, I don't blame them for not brewing it anymore.
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