Today, Boulevard finally released it's much anticipated Imperial Stout. Last released in January of 2009, I remember it taking a few weeks/months for the Imperial Stout to sell out city wide and you could at least find it in a few smaller venues for a while. This was the same for the BBQ and the more recent Rye on Rye. Unfortunately for this brew connoisseur, the local appetite for Boulevard's offerings across Kansas City seem to have vastly improved recently. Considering the Chocolate Ale realease a few weeks ago (sold out city wide in a matter of hours/days), I stopped into a few of my local spots on the way home from the office tonight to assess the situation. I found the Imperial Stout stock to have a pretty good dent in it already. I was hoping the Chocalate Ale fiasco was a statistical outlier, but it appears I was wrong. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the recent serious local success of my hometown brewery, but I've never had to work so hard for some good brew. Boulevard's success is much deserved. Now that my partner in crime, Yum Beer!, has moved to Chicago, I have to work that much harder to nab his alotment as well. (You're welcome, bro). There is a 2 bottle limit per customer, so plan accordingly. Make sure you are getting your full allotment as this brew is perfect for aging in your cellar. Also, Royal Liquors (103rd) is offering a deal on the Smokestack glassware as well if you're buying the stout: $2.99 vs 4.99. Easy way to complete your collection at the same time.
Here's to some good brew drinking with friends, to Boulevard gaining phenomenal appeal to many, many more locals, and to the anticipation for more future brews to arrive.
Salud!
Serving Type: 750ml Bottle
Glassware: Smokestack Tulip
Color (hue and head): Dark and heavy brown. Thick/heavy, mocha head w/ staying power.
Aroma: Roasted malts, oak, dark chocolate, coffee grounds, oats.
Taste: Very roasty w/ bitter chocolate. Earthy w/ coffee. Finishes w/ a nice backbone of booze.
Grade: 99/100 (A+)
Musical pairing: Innerpartysystem - American Trash
Surroundings: Working late, wife out of town, watching bad TBS late night movies. Overboard.
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