Summary: Boulevard Brewing of Kansas City, Missouri has a wonderful series of beers that they call the Smokestack Series. The "Smokestacks" are typically limited release beers that come in 750ml bottles. For me, they represent some of the most innovative beers available in the Midwest. Last year I fell in love with the Bourbon Barrel Quad (BBQ for short) release - a heavy, cherry-like, boozy, close to 12% delicious beer. Boulevard changed-up their recipe, and how they blend their beers together for this year's release. Jason and I decided it was time to revisit the BBQ because of this heard change. Additionally, to create a good side-by-side conversation, Jason and I brought out a Rye on Rye from last year - Boulevard's rye wine aged on Templeton Rye barrels. If you like barrel-aged beers, jump in to the conversation. Cheers!
