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Big fan of Lion beer. The stout.
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Presto wrote:The Man and I did a bit of our own little private beer tour over the weekend at home (partaking of the "build your own 6-pak" option for some of it) ... in order of consumption (some of which was merely splitting a 12-oz. bottle):

- Boulevard Single Wide IPA - 5.7%ABV (initially, the aroma was much more than the taste, but as we went along, it was better the more you drank)


:iluvbeer: :iluvbeer: :iluvbeer:

Have you tried the Double Wide? I've heard it's good but generally I am not hugely fond of Boulevard. (Colorado Beer Snob) :iluvbeer: :iluvbeer: :-"
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There was a Pliney shipment at the liquor mart last week.
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by lordhelmut » Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:16 am
There was a Pliney shipment at the liquor mart last week.
:shock: :-" Duly noted.
by Johnson » Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:49 pm
Have you tried the Double Wide? I've heard it's good but generally I am not hugely fond of Boulevard. (Colorado Beer Snob) :iluvbeer: :iluvbeer: :-"
I'm not generally a Boulevard fan either ... rather overrated stuff based on what I've tried in the past. But, from what I've read about the Double Wide, I would probably try it. And, that nutcracker ale was pretty darned good.

And, yes, I confess to being a beer snob also. 8-[ :wink:
by Floyd » Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:15 pm
Presto, when you and the Man are running around for another outing, drop me a line. My cousin recently moved in next door to the BnB so we're always up for a tasting tour.
Sounds like a plan. They have some nice seasonal stuff now (and coming). 8)
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Presto wrote: I'm not generally a Boulevard fan either ... rather overrated stuff based on what I've tried in the past. But, from what I've read about the Double Wide, I would probably try it. And, that nutcracker ale was pretty darned good.
I'm also not a huge fan of Boulevard's more standard offerings, but I really like their saisons. Both their Tank 7 and their Saison Brett are both among the best American examples of their respective styles that I've had. Their Bourbon Barrel Quad is pretty tasty too.
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Presto wrote:
by Johnson » Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:49 pm
Have you tried the Double Wide? I've heard it's good but generally I am not hugely fond of Boulevard. (Colorado Beer Snob) :iluvbeer: :iluvbeer: :-"
I'm not generally a Boulevard fan either ... rather overrated stuff based on what I've tried in the past. But, from what I've read about the Double Wide, I would probably try it. And, that nutcracker ale was pretty darned good.

And, yes, I confess to being a beer snob also. 8-[ :wink:
Have you given Boulevard's Tank 7 a try? Its a solid Saison/Farmhouse ale. I completely agree that most of their other beers are overrated but this one is my favorite.

They also release a seasonal Saison - Brett. Same basic Saison/Farmhouse ale as Tank 7 but they ferment it with some Brettanomyces yeast. I pick up a few every year and age at least one bottle for a few years.

Oh and if anyone hasn't heard about Crooked Stave in Denver yet.. Check it out. I've known the Brewer Chad for a long time, and he really puts out some quality beers.

http://www.crookedstave.com

Chad's Master's Dissertation on Brettanomyces - For us beer nerds.

http://www.brettanomycesproject.com
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Thanks, guys. I will give the Boulevard Saisons varieties a try when I get a chance as I do very much enjoy saisons. I remember having a rather tasty 3-saison flight at Trinity when we were there one time. Interesting info on Crooked Stave. Hoppy trails! :-D :iluvbeer:
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Damn Presto, that's quite a weekend lineup. I like the idea of a home beer-tour... much more creative than just stocking the fridge or cooler with Modus.

Anyway, quick public service announcement: I read in Westword the other day that Renegade will soon be canning their Elevation IPA. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it.
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y wooderson » Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:39 am
Anyway, quick public service announcement: I read in Westword the other day that Renegade will soon be canning their Elevation IPA. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it.


=P~ I need to give you a call this afternoon ... I have AWESOME news. :-D
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have you had Jerome Beer from Argentina? small bottler but it is around Denver from time to time. If you climb down there you can do a tour. Its great!
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I was on a cruise a month ago in the Caribbean, and drank a whole bunch of good beer. Eg; Carib, Kalik, Presidente, Wadadli, etc. One of them claimed that it was the "Official Beer of the Caribbean" I looked closer at the lable, and noticed that it was made up in Maine, USA. I thought that was funny.
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