This Imperial Stout X – Coconut from Boulevard Brewing Company is fun and original. But remember, as every bottle in the Smokestack Series advises, “serve in proper glass.”
Boulevard’s Chocolate Ale offered a distinctive cocoa flavor that was more tart and acidic than sweet. The raspberry, though, alters the experience. We still get the tart and some cocoa, but the fruit stands tall.
Let’s celebrate! This week brings the release of our hands-down favorite beer. It’s Saison Brett from Boulevard Brewing Company. And, it’s the definition of delicious. We hold the genre of farmhouse ale in high esteem. We enjoy Ommegang’s Hennepin and Goose Island’s Sofia. Boulevard also makes Tank 7, which itself deserves acclaim. But, each spring, Boulevard offers a special limited release: Saison Brett. It’s Tank 7 perfected. Saison Brett unfortunately resembles the Easter Bunny. No, it’s not a sweaty middle-aged man in a terrifying animal costume. Instead, it comes only once every spring and then disappears all year. Get it while the getting’s good.
People in Kansas City have a favorite hobby: singing the virtues of Boulevard Brewing Company. They can’t help but tell you—repeatedly and without end—how wonderful Boulevard is. And, despite their tunnel vision, they stand on solid footing. We really enjoy Boulevard’s once-a-year releases. They’re tasty, innovative, and fun. Be warned, they can be elusive. These brews have a cult following around the Great Plains with people literally following delivery trucks and snatching up beer upon arrival. One offering stirs up a particular craze: Chocolate Ale. Made in collaboration with artesian chocolatier Christopher Elbow, finding a bottle in Kansas City is akin to finding a leprechaun’s gold. Admittedly, chocolate-flavored beer released just before Valentine’s Day sounds gimmicky. It seems like something—much like the “holiday” itself—that we self-respecting, enlightened gentleman should reject. Honestly, though, this is good beer. The cocoa flavor emerges...
Eggnog season is quickly waning. Before the magical stuff disappears, though, let us lend you some sage advice. Transform it into ice cream. Deposit a scoop or two in a glass of stout beer. And, enjoy a deliciously festive beer float. Like custard, the base of eggnog comes from yolk. So, it makes a rich, creamy frozen treat without any extra prep work. For our beer, we use Imperial Stout by Boulevard Brewing Company, which is robust, grainy and generously alcoholic at 11.0% ABV.
An ice cream maker is a great holiday gift. Yes, it’s freezing outside. But, you’re inside. You’re cozy by the fire where it’s downright toasty. Take that eggnog. Pour it in the SPT KI-15 Self-Refrigerated Ice Cream Maker. Press start, and in 30 minutes, you’ll have a deliciously festive yuletide treat. Want to make it even better? Toss a scoop in a frosty glass of Imperial Stout by Boulevard Brewing Company. A eggnog beer float—tis’ the season. Fa la la la la la la la la! Because the KI-15 is self-refrigerated, you needn't freeze the bowl 24 hours. That means you can enjoy fresh, customized ice cream each of Christmas's 12 days. We at G@H thank Sunpentown for providing the sample SPT KI-15 Self-Refrigerated Ice Cream Maker.
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, all the creatures were drinking ... @Boulevard_Beer pic.twitter.com/6cXOTEWYIc — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) December 25, 2013
With InBev’s takeover of Anheuser-Busch, Boulevard Brewing Co. became Missouri’s largest American-owned brewery. Its promotion has not gone to Boulevard’s head or, more importantly, to its products. Boulevard makes fantastic beer, fact. From its top-selling Unfiltered Wheat to its adventurous Smokestack Series, beer snobs and everyday Joes can unite behind this Midwestern gem. And, you need not reside in the Midwest to enjoy a Boulevard. Its products are available in over 24 states from California to Massachusetts. (Click here). Last summer, Boulevard released its newest year-round beer: 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer. We at G@H lack the enlightened palates to jabber about citrusy notes and potential food pairings. But, we have tried (and retried and tried again) lots of beer, and we enjoy 80-Acre. If Boulevard’s Unfiltered Wheat and Pale Ale had an unplanned yet adored lovechild, 80-Acre is what it...
