Boulevard Imperial Stout X – Aztec Chocolate

I love Boulevard and their coffee stout was one of the best I've had really. I haven't had the best time with Mexican spiced style stouts. I liked Huna, Abraxas, and Xoco but find them all a bit overhyped. I have a feeling I'll like this one more than all three.

 

Can't drink for at least 4 more months, but just picked up 4 bottles

hope it tastes as good then

 

Anyone have an update on when this will be released. Should be soon.

 

Really hoping this makes it to NE Ohio, mexican stout is about the best thing I could hope to drink!!

 

Do you see any of our other Smokestack Series Limited Release beers? If so, it's likely you'll see Imperial Stout X - Aztec Chocolate.

 

If anyone reading this can help me get a bottle let me know. This style of beer makes me happy.

 

How long do these tend to hang around on the shelves? I'll be in KC at the end of July.

I anticipate... Disappointment.

 

have a couple bottles on the way *much excite*

 

Agreed. I've loved all of the other Smokestack Series beers that I've tried and am so looking forward to this one.

 

You might run into it. In Iowa I sometimes run into smokestack series releases months after release, so you never know it'll just depend on how popular this beer gets.

 

It's nowhere close to Abraxas.

 

Officially ISO of this. If anyone finds it please let me know. I'm in Norcal. Assume we won't be able to get it very easily here??

 

You and me both. Don't remember seeing the first from this series here though. D:

 

I had coffee stout last night with some friends. It's still on the shelf in NC. Most of the Smokestack beers seam to sit on the shelf for a few months around here.

 

Picked up four bottles this evening. Cant wait to try the first one in a couple hours.

 

Opened and here goes......

The nose is nothing overly special about it. Hints of yeasty bread and some hints of vanilla and cocoa. Not overly cloying or or heavy.

Poured like spent oil with a good brownish head that dissipated rather quickly. Carbonation rims the glass and laces it.

Mouth feel is rich, but a little thin. Coats very well as it should, being an IS.

Taste is pretty interesting. There is the Imperial Stout right in the for front with the burnt toast and coffee, toffies that one would expect, being rounded out with caramel, butter and a hint of cocoa all while hiding the 11% ABV very well.

After taste is pleasant yet still interesting caramel, peppery finish where the chiles are defiantly being brought into play. (the cinnamon? I seem to miss it unless it is playing with the chilies in the background, have to assume so. cause I'm missing it. ).

Thoughts: I love Imperial Stouts, And this is a pretty complex beer as I expected from the guys at Boulevard. Pretty sure I could drink this at room temp and find more flavors and enjoyment. It don't need to be served under 60 degrees for true enjoyment.

Glad I bought four bottles, so I can enjoy two now, and two in a couple years. Thanks Boulevard guys. Very happy.

 

Picked up a bottle yesterday at World Market of all places. I was surprised to see it as I thought bottles hadn't landed in StL yet. Looking forward to this beer

 

Has anyone seen this beer in Texas.? ..... This sounds like one beer I would love to try..!!!

 

Well, it's official. I WANT this one.