No Boulevard Chocolate Ale Next Year.

[Braincase]

Oh, crap. I love this stuff.

Link (http://www.boulevard.com/chocolate-ale-2013/)

June 20, 2012
On Wednesday, Boulevard Brewing Company announced that Chocolate Ale, one of the brewery’s Smokestack Series offerings, will not be produced in 2013. The announcement does not mean that the beer has been permanently retired, only that it won’t be a part of next year’s lineup.

It’s no secret that Boulevard faced challenges during the two previous releases of the popular seasonal beer, not least of which was satisfying surprisingly strong consumer demand. The company is actively working on several initiatives to help overcome these challenges, for Chocolate Ale as well as its other Smokestack Series seasonal and limited release offerings.

Boulevard will keep consumers informed over the coming months through its website and social media outlets. In the meantime, fans of the Kansas City company can look forward to some new additions to Boulevard’s portfolio, including 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer and Reverb Imperial Pilsner, both of which should be available later this summer.

[Phobia]

I think this calls for some backlash. We should burn the brewery.

[Hammock Parties]

Chocolate Ale is good chocolate ruined.

[Phobia]

Chocolate Ale is good chocolate ruined.

Another case of Clay trolling something of which he has no clue.

[Bowser]

Does Boulevard have an account here? We should neg rep it.

[stevieray]

Does Boulevard have an account here? We should neg rep it.

I've been painitng their logo, you can neg rep me, if you like.

[Bowser]

I've been painitng their logo, you can neg rep me, if you like.

Boom, headshot

[Hammock Parties]

Another case of Clay trolling something of which he has no clue.

If people actually liked it, they'd keep making it.

It's a bullshit beer.

For girls who think "Ooh! Chocolate!"

[stevieray]

Boom, headshot

flawless victory

:rockon:

[NewChief]

If people actually liked it, they'd keep making it.

It's a bullshit beer.

For girls who think "Ooh! Chocolate!"

I can't tell if you're this stupid or just trolling. The beer sold out in hours and was impossible to come by. They're not making it next year because of the logistical issues with manufacturing and distributing it due to its wild popularity.

I actually do think that they were unhappy with the product this year (I believe there were some quality control issues involved), which might account for this suspension. But to act like people don't like it is completely counter to reality.

That being said: I'm not a fan of it.

[Dartgod]

In the meantime, fans of the Kansas City company can look forward to some new additions to Boulevard’s portfolio, including 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer and Reverb Imperial Pilsner, both of which should be available later this summer.

I had this last year in their tasting room and it was pretty good. I look forward to picking up a sixer in the store.

[Bowser]

I really need to get down to Boulevard's factory and take the tour. I wonder if they would still have it available there?

[gblowfish]

Boulevard in KC and Schlafly in St. Louis are Missouri's best two breweries. Both make fine beers and are good companies. Each represents their city well.

http://schlafly.com/

[KCUnited]

Genious marketing once again on the part of Blvd.

[DeezNutz]

As a company, Boulevard is pure win. Great products and the company stands behind them completely.

[Infidel Goat]

Come to North Carolina, but be prepared to stand in line...

http://365beers.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/foothills-sexual-chocolate-stout.jpg?w=470

[J Diddy]

Boulevard in KC and Schlafly in St. Louis are Missouri's best two breweries. Both make fine beers and are good companies. Each represents their city well.

http://schlafly.com/

I totally agree. I've like boulevard since the wheat (all they carried here for the longest time.) When I tried schlafly at the bar before a Cards game, I heard angels singing.

[Shag]

I'm not too disappointed in this - it was an interesting beer, and it was pretty impressive how they captured the chocolate flavor, but not a beer I could drink more thank a goblet of. I'm a big fan of the smokestack series, though...

Come to North Carolina, but be prepared to stand in line...

http://365beers.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/foothills-sexual-chocolate-stout.jpg?w=470

I so want to try that beer. Hook a brutha up? ;)

[Dante84]

If people actually liked it, they'd keep making it.

It's a bullshit beer.

For girls who think "Ooh! Chocolate!"

This is how CP views you:


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[Sure-Oz]

Never got to try it, so slightly bummed. PITA to get in feb

[Marcellus]

Not a huge loss, if you want to support Boulevard they have some much better offerings like Saison, Tank 7, pretty much the rest of their Smokestack Series.

Mothers brewery in Springfield has some good stuff as well. I tried a new one called Holy Moley at a beer tasting Saturday and it was very cool, it was brewed with chili peppers and cinnamon. Better than the Boulevard Chocolate Ale IMO and I love some Boulevard stuff.

[Lonewolf Ed]

As far as chocolate beers go, I like Young's Double Chocolate the most and Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock is a close second. When I tried the Boulevard, it was far too inconsistent. I would get a hint of cocoa in every third or fourth sip.

[Dante84]

When I tried the Boulevard, it was far too inconsistent. I would get a hint of cocoa in every third or fourth sip.

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[Lonewolf Ed]

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Indeed, sir! Take this!

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[Braincase]

If people actually liked it, they'd keep making it.

It's a bullshit beer.

For girls who think "Ooh! Chocolate!"

You are a fucking moron. Seriously. If you don't have a clue what the fuck you are talking about, keep your mouth shut. My thermostat is set higher than your IQ.

[ZepSinger]

Oh, crap. I love this stuff.

Link (http://www.boulevard.com/chocolate-ale-2013/)

June 20, 2012
On Wednesday, Boulevard Brewing Company announced that Chocolate Ale, one of the brewery’s Smokestack Series offerings, will not be produced in 2013. The announcement does not mean that the beer has been permanently retired, only that it won’t be a part of next year’s lineup.

It’s no secret that Boulevard faced challenges during the two previous releases of the popular seasonal beer, not least of which was satisfying surprisingly strong consumer demand. The company is actively working on several initiatives to help overcome these challenges, for Chocolate Ale as well as its other Smokestack Series seasonal and limited release offerings.

Boulevard will keep consumers informed over the coming months through its website and social media outlets. In the meantime, fans of the Kansas City company can look forward to some new additions to Boulevard’s portfolio, including 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer and Reverb Imperial Pilsner, both of which should be available later this summer.

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[Great Expectations]

What is the name of the new offering that cost $20 for a 750 ml?

[Dante84]

Indeed, sir! Take this!

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:clap: