Boulevard - Imperial Stout "X" Coffee

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  1. jroberts8811

    jroberts8811 Pundit (935) Jan 19, 2013 Missouri

    no barrel, straight imperial stout
     
    #21 jroberts8811, Feb 8, 2015
  2. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    Just bought this last Friday for $14. I rarely ever spend that much on a bomber of beer, but I think this will be worth it.
     
    #22 JuicesFlowing, Feb 8, 2015
  3. ArkansasTraveller

    ArkansasTraveller Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 Arkansas

    Super excited for this.
     
    #23 ArkansasTraveller, Feb 8, 2015
  4. Techichi

    Techichi Pooh-Bah (2,061) Sep 25, 2012 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Dangit!
     
    #24 Techichi, Feb 8, 2015
  5. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Boulevard's barrel treatments are usually pretty subtle, so I'd think the coffee would overpower any barrel character if it was there. Plus, two treatments might push the price past the set level they have for this series and I assume they don't want to do that. The old Coffee Ale was awesome, so this should be a very solid contender as well.
     
    #25 RDMII, Feb 8, 2015
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  6. Techichi

    Techichi Pooh-Bah (2,061) Sep 25, 2012 Texas
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    I find the barrel on Boulevard's beers to be quite strong actually.
     
    #26 Techichi, Feb 8, 2015
  7. rden4654

    rden4654 Initiate (0) Sep 23, 2014 Ohio

    Will be in my beer store this week!!!! I have it on reserve. I would like to see how it compares to Cafe' Boris.
     
    #27 rden4654, Feb 8, 2015
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  8. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    I've heard accounts all over the place, and it depends on the beer too. From my own experiences the Imperial Stout is not heavy on the barrel, nor is BBQ, while Rye on Rye is all barrel. I guess preferences determine the amount on the palate too.
     
    #28 RDMII, Feb 8, 2015
  9. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    This isn't barrel aged like their regular stout?
     
    #29 Fox82791, Feb 8, 2015
  10. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Just look up about 8 posts.
     
    #30 Jaycase, Feb 8, 2015
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  11. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Well I'm bummed I traded for it now
     
    #31 Fox82791, Feb 8, 2015
  12. Nightwish1094

    Nightwish1094 Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2010 Texas

    Because if it aint barrel aged it aint worth drinking!!!
     
    #32 Nightwish1094, Feb 11, 2015
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  13. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Haha well I wouldn't go that far, but barrel aging generally is an improvement!
     
    #33 Fox82791, Feb 11, 2015
  14. satisfied1013

    satisfied1013 Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2012 Kansas

    picked up 3 bottles today in KC.

    Can't wait to try this.

    Anyone had it yet?
     
    #34 satisfied1013, Feb 11, 2015
  15. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    No, but I need it!
     
    #35 BMBCLT, Feb 11, 2015
  16. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    If someone didn't tell me their stout was barrel aged, I would not be able to tell!
     
    #36 TboneRN, Feb 11, 2015
  17. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Partially aged. Not 100%. That might be the reason.
     
    #37 BMBCLT, Feb 11, 2015
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  18. Crispylopez

    Crispylopez Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2014 Florida

    We get Boulevard down here in Miami. So can I read your comment as this one making its way down too?? Would love to get my hands on some. I'm a HUGE fan of Dark Truth.
     
    #38 Crispylopez, Feb 11, 2015
  19. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    @TheJermis Wasn't the Imperial Stout 100% BA this year? I thought I read that. Or maybe it was someone's wrong assumption because the bottle doesn't mention blend %. Regardless, it's the best it has been since 2008 to me.
     
    #39 BrettHead, Feb 11, 2015
  20. satisfied1013

    satisfied1013 Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2012 Kansas

    If anyone w/o access wants a bottle of this, BM me

    The guy at the beer store said it was unreal
     
    #40 satisfied1013, Feb 11, 2015
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