Food and Drink Boulevard is now distributing in Colorado!

**DaFace** · 08-15-2009, 09:56 PM

I've heard that they were for the past few months, but it wasn't until tonight that I finally found them in a liquor store. Colorado, generally, has Kansas beat when it comes to good brews (IMHO), but I've always missed a good Boulevard Wheat.

Before moving out here, I hadn't really branched out into many of the craft brews, so before today I hadn't tried any of their beers OTHER than the Wheat. So I picked up the sampler, which includes the Wheat, the Pale Ale, Single Wide IPA, Lunar Ale, Bully Porter, and Zon.

Sampling the Lunar Ale currently. It's not too shabby. I like the unfiltered taste, and the aftertaste is very pleasant.

Anyway, just thought I'd share in my excitement over something a majority of you all have had for years.

**Reaper16** · 08-15-2009, 09:58 PM

Now locate the Smokestack Series aka the real reason for Boulevard to exist. (Well, Bully! Porter is a great reason for it to exist, too).

Miles · 08-16-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Now locate the Smokestack Series aka the real reason for Boulevard to exist. (Well, Bully! Porter is a great reason for it to exist, too).

We have the smokestack ones here. I somewhat recently tried the triple and quad and they were pretty damn good.

kstater · 08-15-2009, 09:58 PM

Congrats.

Even backwoods AR has had Blvd. What does that tell you about Colorado? Huh? I thought so.

**DaFace** · 08-15-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Congrats.

Even backwoods AR has had Blvd. What does that tell you about Colorado? Huh? I thought so.

It tells you they were too scared to try and break into this market in the past because there are too damn many competitors!

**Reaper16** · 08-15-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Congrats.

Even backwoods AR has had Blvd. What does that tell you about Colorado? Huh? I thought so.

CO is one of the very best beer states in the nation. I might not be able to count on two hands the number of great craft breweries from that state. Great Divide, Avery, Odell, Left Hand, New Belgium, Oskar Blues, etc.

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

CO is one of the very best beer states in the nation. I might not be able to count on two hands the number of great craft breweries from that state. Great Divide, Avery, Odell, Left Hand, New Belgium, Oskar Blues, etc.

...Coors.

**Bowser** · 08-16-2009, 12:44 AM

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...Coors.

Infraction given.

Stewie · 08-16-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

...Coors.

When I was a kid Coors had a very limited distribution. It wasn't available east of Kansas or Missouri, I don't remember which. Anyway, my sister and bro-in-law lived in Louisville, KY and would haul cases back there from Kansas. They could never haul enough for everyone in Kentucky/Ohio who thought it was the nectar of the gods. It's kind of funny how much better beer is when distribution is limited.

"This beer is awesome!"
"What is it?"
"Oh, don't worry, you can't buy it."
"Really? Now I really want some!"
"Yeah, well, I'm special and have the perfect palate. You wouldn't understand the complexity of THIS beer."
"Does it taste like beer?"
"Well, yeah, but, but, but.... Oh, go buy Budweiser you clown!"

**DaFace** · 08-16-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

When I was a kid Coors had a very limited distribution. It wasn't available east of Kansas or Missouri, I don't remember which. Anyway, my sister and bro-in-law lived in Louisville, KY and would haul cases back there from Kansas. They could never haul enough for everyone in Kentucky/Ohio who thought it was the nectar of the gods. It's kind of funny how much better beer is when distribution is limited.

"This beer is awesome!"
"What is it?"
"Oh, don't worry, you can't buy it."
"Really? Now I really want some!"
"Yeah, well, I'm special and have the perfect palate. You wouldn't understand the complexity of THIS beer."
"Does it taste like beer?"
"Well, yeah, but, but, but.... Oh, go buy Budweiser you clown!"

This is true. I always have enjoyed Blvd Wheat, but never thought much of it until I couldn't get it. I still think it's my favorite wheat beer, but I'd guess that opinion was amplified a bit by not having access to it for so long.

JuicesFlowing · 08-15-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

CO is one of the very best beer states in the nation. I might not be able to count on two hands the number of great craft breweries from that state. Great Divide, Avery, Odell, Left Hand, New Belgium, Oskar Blues, etc.

Have you tried their red ale? I hear it is fantastic ...

kstater · 08-15-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

CO is one of the very best beer states in the nation. I might not be able to count on two hands the number of great craft breweries from that state. Great Divide, Avery, Odell, Left Hand, New Belgium, Oskar Blues, etc.

Eh, I don't disagree, but I think you missed my point. Have you tried Altus' wine?

**Reaper16** · 08-15-2009, 10:14 PM

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Eh, I don't disagree, but I think you missed my point. Have you tried Altus' wine?

What was your point? Also, I have no idea what Altus wine is.

kstater · 08-15-2009, 10:20 PM

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What was your point? Also, I have no idea what Altus wine is.

Being a smartass. And being a smartass points out that there are Arkansas wineries that produce "alcohol".

**DaFace** · 08-15-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

CO is one of the very best beer states in the nation. I might not be able to count on two hands the number of great craft breweries from that state. Great Divide, Avery, Odell, Left Hand, New Belgium, Oskar Blues, etc.

Indeed. I've toured each of those.

I'd also add Boulder Beer to the list as one of the really good "major" breweries. Aside from those, there are a ton of little breweries here and there, some of which are great, and some of which are crap.

08-15-2009, 09:56 PM	Topic Starter
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1466899	Boulevard is now distributing in Colorado! I've heard that they were for the past few months, but it wasn't until tonight that I finally found them in a liquor store. Colorado, generally, has Kansas beat when it comes to good brews (IMHO), but I've always missed a good Boulevard Wheat. Before moving out here, I hadn't really branched out into many of the craft brews, so before today I hadn't tried any of their beers OTHER than the Wheat. So I picked up the sampler, which includes the Wheat, the Pale Ale, Single Wide IPA, Lunar Ale, Bully Porter, and Zon. Sampling the Lunar Ale currently. It's not too shabby. I like the unfiltered taste, and the aftertaste is very pleasant. Anyway, just thought I'd share in my excitement over something a majority of you all have had for years.
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