Boulevard - Imperial Stout "X" Coffee

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  1. mingo

    mingo Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2013 Arizona

    http://www.boulevard.com/BoulevardBeers/imperial-stout-x-coffee/
     
    #41 mingo, Feb 12, 2015
  2. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    No, it's a blend of 60% barrel aged and 40% fresh.
     
    #42 JeremyDanner, Feb 12, 2015
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  3. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    Yes.
     
    #43 JeremyDanner, Feb 12, 2015
  4. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Thank you
     
    #44 BrettHead, Feb 12, 2015
  5. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    That is high for a Smokestack. The only ones I remember being that dear (but worth it IMHO) were the Lovechilds...
     
    #45 russpowell, Feb 12, 2015
  6. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    its the second thing, if you read close, it was still blended this year.

    Sorry, didn't see that this was already addressed.
     
    #46 beernuts, Feb 12, 2015
  7. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    Legally, we don't have any influence over pricing at the retail level, but I would say that's within the average range for a Smokestack Series Limited Release bottle.
     
    #47 JeremyDanner, Feb 12, 2015
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  8. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    Love Childs typically run $18-ish at retail around the KC area (unless you buy it at Costco where it is $14), so Imperial Stout X is still cheaper than that. IIRC, the other limited Smokestacks (Imp Stout, Saison-Brett, Rye-on-Rye, BBQ) typically are about $12-13 retail around KC, but I've certainly seen $14 as well depending on the store.

    Agreed. We managed to get a keg at my office (we're an ad agency) and while I really liked it last year, I was blown away by this year's. Not sure if it's the beer that's changed or my palate. But I thought the balance of barrel to fresh was spot on. Just enough whisky and oak characteristic to complement the notes of char and dark fruit.
     
    #48 LambicPentameter, Feb 12, 2015
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  9. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    All Smokestack Series Limited Release beers (BBQ, Saison-Brett, Rye-on-Rye, Imperial Stout X) are sold to our distributors on the same pricing tier. Love Child releases are sold at a higher "sour pricing" tier.
     
    #49 JeremyDanner, Feb 12, 2015
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  10. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    I'm so out of touch I probably haven't noticed the last 2 price increases...
     
    #50 russpowell, Feb 12, 2015
  11. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    I kinda figured that was the case. I wonder if some retailers are taking advantage of this being a new item.
     
    #51 LambicPentameter, Feb 12, 2015
  12. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica


    In my experience the Lovechild's (and any other sour Boulevard for that matter) should all be $20+, the other limited release Smokestack beers---Saison-Brett, Imperial Stout, Bourbon Barrel Quad, Rye-on-Rye---should be between $12.99-$15.99, and every other Smokestack should be $8.99-$10.99.
     
    #52 Dupage25, Feb 12, 2015
  13. ryhayes

    ryhayes Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2013 Ohio

    In Ohio now, picked one up yesterday @ $12.99. Looking forward to trying it.
     
    #53 ryhayes, Feb 12, 2015
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  14. B-Nut-GoBlue

    B-Nut-GoBlue Pundit (912) Apr 22, 2014 Iowa
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    Had it last night, and I downed it in 30 minutes. Very nice job crafting this beer. Most (all) of you are really going to enjoy this one.
     
    #54 B-Nut-GoBlue, Feb 12, 2015
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  15. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    I guess I've just been getting some on the cheap in in SW Missouri & Arkansas...
     
    #55 russpowell, Feb 12, 2015
  16. JohnnyMc

    JohnnyMc Pooh-Bah (1,623) Feb 14, 2012 Ohio
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    Where in Ohio?
     
    #56 JohnnyMc, Feb 17, 2015
  17. snarygare

    snarygare Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 Kansas

    bought mine for 12.99 in kc. Tastes GREAT
     
    #57 snarygare, Feb 17, 2015
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  18. marcus23

    marcus23 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2014 England

    JohnnyMc, Costco in Mayfield Heights still has a ton, like 20+ bottles.
     
    #58 marcus23, Feb 17, 2015
  19. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Man, how do you get such great deals when the beers are having to be imported to Antarctica?
     
    #59 Immortale25, Feb 17, 2015
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  20. satisfied1013

    satisfied1013 Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2012 Kansas

    pounded one of these on Friday. Boulevard wins again.
     
    #60 satisfied1013, Feb 17, 2015
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