I'm pretending that I am going on sales calls in Missouri today but in reality I am going to scope out small town grocery and liquor stores in hopes of finding the elusive Boulevard Chocolate Ale.
They've got a bunch at Benz in Cedar Rapids. We had it on tap at Mahoney's in Cedar Rapids. On tap, it tasted like a tootsie roll and it was all sorts of delicious. I bought a bottle to have on a special occasion, opened it up Valentines day with the lady with some strawberries...tasted like crap. Absolutely no chocolate taste out of the bottle. I was extremely diappointed.
Speaking of beer, if anyone gets the opportunity to try Toppling Goliath's Naughty 90, do it. I had that the other night at the Lava Lounge in Cedar Falls and was absolutely blown away. Its an Oak Aged IPA. Probably one of the best beers I've ever had.
Which brings be to my confession, I am traveling up to Minneapolis this weekend and I am taking the senic route through Decorah for the purpose of stopping at Toppling Goliath. Also this weekend, I am going to Summit and Surly in Minnesota. Cant wait.