Food and Drink Boulevard is now distributing in Colorado! - Page 5

**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.

JuicesFlowing · 08-16-2009, 04:43 PM

I love Samuel Smiths ...

**Reaper16** · 08-16-2009, 04:45 PM

One of my friends brought a 2007 Westmalle Tripel to the beer tasting at my house on Thursday. It was grand.

JuicesFlowing · 08-16-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

One of my friends brought a 2007 Westmalle Tripel to the beer tasting at my house on Thursday. It was grand.

You know what I need? A good goblet for drinking such fine beers ... I still haven't found one yet.

PS I'm not being sarcastic.

**Reaper16** · 08-16-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

You know what I need? A good goblet for drinking such fine beers ... I still haven't found one yet.

http://shop.belgianshop.com/acatalog/Page_1.html

Choose from, like, all of them.

**Reaper16** · 08-16-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

PS I'm not being sarcastic.

Oh, I didn't think that you were. Glassware makes a stunning difference in the drinking experience. I am a glassware fiend. I've got all manner of goblets, tulips, snifters, pint glasses, globe glasses, pilsner glasses, weissebier glasses, etc.

JuicesFlowing · 08-16-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

http://shop.belgianshop.com/acatalog/Page_1.html

Choose from, like, all of them.

Thanks. Interesting selection there. My fav glass is the Imperial pint, with the appropriate beer of course. I'll find a goblet one of these days.

**Reaper16** · 08-16-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

Thanks. Interesting selection there. My fav glass is the Imperial pint, with the appropriate beer of course. I'll find a goblet one of these days.

I use this glass: http://shop.newbelgium.com/Merchant2...tegory_Code=GW more than any other. Found a two-pack of them at Lukas.

JuicesFlowing · 08-16-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I use this glass: http://shop.newbelgium.com/Merchant2...tegory_Code=GW more than any other. Found a two-pack of them at Lukas.

That is exactly what I was looking for ... 1554 just asked me to purchase.

Zebedee DuBois · 08-19-2009, 09:28 PM

For JuicesFlowing and Reaper16.

I am just back from the Tasting at the Anchor tonight. I met a couple buddies for the tasting and dinner. The Anchor had a special for the evening - skewered shrimp and chicken breast with a glaze made from the Sam Smith's Oatmeal Stout with a salad with a vinaigrette made from Same Smith's Organic Cherry Ale. It was quite tasty. I had a Pilsner Urquel, which was a good clean drink to clear the palate between the tastes and the meal.

First - they had ~200 people show up for this tasting, and the wait-staff was initially a bit overwhelmed. We had to wait for our meals and drinks for quite a while, but as the evening went on, things went smoother.

Now for the beers. They served them from light to dark, and the representative from Merchant du Vin, importer for these brews, stood up and spoke about each one as they brought them out. They served about 2-3 oz. of each in a disposable plastic cup.
In order:
Samuel Smith's Organic Lager. This was a very clean tasting lager, with a crisp feel on the tongue, which I associate with carbonation. Not a strong flavor.
Ayinger Brau-Weisse. This beer had some very fruity flavors - a strong ester note, that some people associate with banana. A creamy feel. A stronger flavor.
Ayinger Ur-Weisse. This beer was very similar to the Brau-weisse, only with roasted hops. I really liked this one. The flavors from the brau were there, but they seemed more harmonious. The ester flavor didn't 'pop' as strongly. Creamy feel. Definitely recommend.
Westmalle Tripel. A stronger, more powerful drink, with a noticeably higher alcohol content. A rich feel and flavor.
Westmalle Dubbel. A maltier taste, and a little less alcohol. I really liked this one, as well.
Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout. I didn't like this one as much, but to be fair - I have been 'off' stouts for a few months, after having a particularly bad one from the River City Brewery. The smokey flavor reminds me too much of the "Liquid Smoke".

**Reaper16** · 08-19-2009, 09:31 PM

Cool report.

I could never imagine being "off" stouts. That would kill me.

Dottefan · 08-19-2009, 09:43 PM

I HATE DENVER, I HATE COLORADO, AND I HATE THE DONKEYS....BUT I LOVE THAT WHEAT BEER

**Reaper16** · 08-19-2009, 09:44 PM

I'm reasonably sure that your sig is in defiance of size regulations.

**DaFace** · 08-19-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I'm reasonably sure that your sig is in defiance of size regulations.

Affirmative. Please fix it, unless you'd like me to take care of it in my own little way.

**CosmicPal** · 08-19-2009, 10:24 PM

I can't begin to tell you how many fucking times I contacted Boulevard Brewery to distribute the Boulevard Wheat in Colorado and they always came back with a resounding "NO" They didn't want the "quality" to be diminished by the distribution.

And now that I'm in Florida and no longer living in Colorado, they have the audacity to distribute it in Colorado!

I suppose now, I'll have to petition them to distribute to Florida.

Miles · 08-19-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

Thanks. Interesting selection there. My fav glass is the Imperial pint, with the appropriate beer of course. I'll find a goblet one of these days.

Chimay goblets seem somewhat easy to find at larger liquor stores for a reasonable or even cheap price. I picked up on a few years back pretty much for free in a sampler pack of their three varieties.

08-15-2009, 09:56 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $516899	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, 04:43 PM	#61
JuicesFlowing Losing with passion. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oblivion Casino cash: $10004925	I love Samuel Smiths ...
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08-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#69
Zebedee DuBois Veteran Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: floating in a tin can Casino cash: $405199	For JuicesFlowing and Reaper16. I am just back from the Tasting at the Anchor tonight. I met a couple buddies for the tasting and dinner. The Anchor had a special for the evening - skewered shrimp and chicken breast with a glaze made from the Sam Smith's Oatmeal Stout with a salad with a vinaigrette made from Same Smith's Organic Cherry Ale. It was quite tasty. I had a Pilsner Urquel, which was a good clean drink to clear the palate between the tastes and the meal. First - they had ~200 people show up for this tasting, and the wait-staff was initially a bit overwhelmed. We had to wait for our meals and drinks for quite a while, but as the evening went on, things went smoother. Now for the beers. They served them from light to dark, and the representative from Merchant du Vin, importer for these brews, stood up and spoke about each one as they brought them out. They served about 2-3 oz. of each in a disposable plastic cup. In order: Samuel Smith's Organic Lager. This was a very clean tasting lager, with a crisp feel on the tongue, which I associate with carbonation. Not a strong flavor. Ayinger Brau-Weisse. This beer had some very fruity flavors - a strong ester note, that some people associate with banana. A creamy feel. A stronger flavor. Ayinger Ur-Weisse. This beer was very similar to the Brau-weisse, only with roasted hops. I really liked this one. The flavors from the brau were there, but they seemed more harmonious. The ester flavor didn't 'pop' as strongly. Creamy feel. Definitely recommend. Westmalle Tripel. A stronger, more powerful drink, with a noticeably higher alcohol content. A rich feel and flavor. Westmalle Dubbel. A maltier taste, and a little less alcohol. I really liked this one, as well. Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout. I didn't like this one as much, but to be fair - I have been 'off' stouts for a few months, after having a particularly bad one from the River City Brewery. The smokey flavor reminds me too much of the "Liquid Smoke". __________________ What am I even doing here?
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08-19-2009, 09:43 PM	#71
Dottefan Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FROM KCK, LIVIN N J\O Casino cash: $10004900	I HATE DENVER, I HATE COLORADO, AND I HATE THE DONKEYS....BUT I LOVE THAT WHEAT BEER
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08-19-2009, 10:24 PM	#74
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	I can't begin to tell you how many fucking times I contacted Boulevard Brewery to distribute the Boulevard Wheat in Colorado and they always came back with a resounding "NO" They didn't want the "quality" to be diminished by the distribution. And now that I'm in Florida and no longer living in Colorado, they have the audacity to distribute it in Colorado! I suppose now, I'll have to petition them to distribute to Florida. __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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