Food and Drink Boulevard is now distributing in Colorado! - Page 2

**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, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

Boulevard Zon is one of the worst beers I've had. I just didn't like it at all.

Was that the first witbier that you've had?

kstater · 08-15-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

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".

**Buehler445** · 08-15-2009, 10:49 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.

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Originally Posted by DaFace

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

Don't **** with DaFace on the competitive aspects of craft breweries in the Colorado. Dude's done his research.

**DaFace** · 08-15-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

Boulevard Zon is one of the worst beers I've had. I just didn't like it at all.

Is it something about the Zon itself that you don't like, or witbiers in general? I'm personally not a huge fan of witbeirs myself. I can deal with New Belgium's Mothership Wit, but I like something heavier.

Bully Porter gets the nod of approval. I'm currently sampling the Pale Ale. Decent beer, but nothing too special as pale ale's go.

**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.

**Bugeater** · 08-15-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

Boulevard Zon is one of the worst beers I've had. I just didn't like it at all.

Totally agree.

**Bowser** · 08-16-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

...Coors.

Infraction given.

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.

Pablo · 08-16-2009, 01:23 AM

On a side note, I ordered a hot dog at Arrowhead tonight and was delighted to try Blvd's Pale Ale Mustard on my dog...with some sauerkraut and onions...it was delicious.

KCUnited · 08-16-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

On a side note, I ordered a hot dog at Arrowhead tonight and was delighted to try Blvd's Pale Ale Mustard on my dog...with some sauerkraut and onions...it was delicious.

I use it to make deviled eggs for the tailgates, topped with crispy bacon pieces, the white trash caviar.

On a beer note, I don't know why but I tried a Boulevard Pilsner yesterday and didn't care for it.

Zebedee DuBois · 08-16-2009, 08:45 AM

just to chime in....

Colorado has some fantastic brews. Love LeftHand, New Belgium, Avery.

I think Boulevard's Wheat is one of the best wheats around.
I really gotta give the thumbs up for Boulevard's Bob's 47, as well.

Another Kansas beer I thoroughly approve of - is Free State's Ad Astra. Similar to Bob's 47. Very good. I believe Free State is planning on bottling in the near future.

**Buehler445** · 08-16-2009, 08:48 AM

The good news is that I don't have to smuggle DaFace Blvd Wheat from the North Country.

stevieray · 08-16-2009, 09:12 AM

my beer can beat up your beer!

Zebedee DuBois · 08-16-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

my beer can beat up your beer!

Strong beer is good, too!

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!"

08-15-2009, 09:56 PM
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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08-16-2009, 01:23 AM	#24
Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North da River Casino cash: $1459356	On a side note, I ordered a hot dog at Arrowhead tonight and was delighted to try Blvd's Pale Ale Mustard on my dog...with some sauerkraut and onions...it was delicious.
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08-16-2009, 08:45 AM	#26
Zebedee DuBois Veteran Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: floating in a tin can Casino cash: $1345199	just to chime in.... Colorado has some fantastic brews. Love LeftHand, New Belgium, Avery. I think Boulevard's Wheat is one of the best wheats around. I really gotta give the thumbs up for Boulevard's Bob's 47, as well. Another Kansas beer I thoroughly approve of - is Free State's Ad Astra. Similar to Bob's 47. Very good. I believe Free State is planning on bottling in the near future. __________________ What am I even doing here?
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08-16-2009, 08:48 AM	#27
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $1754734	The good news is that I don't have to smuggle DaFace Blvd Wheat from the North Country.
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08-16-2009, 09:12 AM	#28
stevieray best in the biz Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $2025273	my beer can beat up your beer!
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