Dubai-Style Chocolate Ale

Trendy? Maybe. Decadent? Definitely.

Some things don’t need trends to prove they’re iconic. Crocodiles have been around for millions of years. Pistachios and chocolate? Also timeless, if not quite Jurassic. And while trends come and go, the really good stuff always sticks around, usually bigger, bolder, and harder to ignore. Kind of like spotting a crocodile in the wild. It’s rare, it’s unforgettable, and when it happens… you’d better be ready.

That energy is exactly what inspired this beer. Long before pistachio-chocolate combos started popping up all over TikTok and dessert menus, we were already obsessed with how naturally indulgent, nutty, and rich those flavors are together. Our brewers are flavor makers at heart, and sometimes a pairing is so good, it demands to be translated into beer.

Enter our Dubai-Style Chocolate Ale, an Imperial Oat Stout, clocking in at a fearless 13.5% ABV.  Inspired by Dubai Chocolate, a viral sensation named after its Middle Eastern origins, specifically a thick chocolate bar filled with creamy pistachio paste, and shredded phyllo dough. To recreate the phyllo, we started with a hefty malt bill, layered with generous portions of body-enhancing malted and flaked oats, which add a silky and rich mouthfeel to the beer. To emulate the flavors of Dubai-style chocolate we brewed with brown sugar, cacao nibs, pistachios, and pistachio flour.  This one drinks like a decadent dessert with serious depth—luxuriously smooth, layered, and unapologetically bold.

Get it While You Can

This limited release lands January 30th and will be available exclusively on draft in our Beer Hall, with 4-packs for sale in our gift shop. Like any great sighting, it won’t last forever. When you see it… don’t hesitate.

Boulevard Yard – a New Outdoor Bar & Patio Space at the Tours & Rec Center

Get Ready, KC!

Boulevard Brewing Co. is excited to announce a new outdoor space, the Boulevard Yard, opening just in time for warm weather & visitors from around the world! Construction begins at the Tours & Rec Center in January 2026 to extend the Beer Hall patio, creating a second-story backyard-inspired area designed for warm weather sipping, hanging with friends & soaking up the sunny city skyline.

Welcome to the Party

Since 2016, the Tours & Rec Center has been the local face of Boulevard, hosting thousands of visitors for brewery tours, pours in the Beer Hall, parties, pop-ups and more. Now, we’re leveling up (literally) with an expanded second-floor deck, more than tripling our Beer Hall patio footprint for bevy drinking & revelry. The Yard will be ready to host locals and tourists alike with ample lounge areas & table seating, an indoor/outdoor bar serving both the Beer Hall & Yard, stunning skyline views, large screen TVs, accessible entry & plenty of parking, plus opportunities for outdoor programming like live music, community events, sports game viewing & more. As Kansas City prepares to take the international stage this summer, we are thrilled to open our patio doors & look forward to hosting beer drinkers from all over the world.

Designed for KC and Beyond

Concept and design work started over a year ago, and the idea for a dynamic outdoor space goes back even further. “We’ve dreamed of having our own backyard hangout at the brewery for a long time. This addition will offer a great mix of downtown skyline views, patio vibes and Boulevard fun,” said Amber Ayres, Director of Consumer Experience at Boulevard. “With the world’s largest soccer tournament coming to Kansas City this summer, we’re excited to show off our beloved city to both locals and newcomers. We hope the Yard is a welcoming spot for visitors and a new favorite hangout for Kansas Citians.”

Quirkin’ for the Weekend

In addition to a stellar seating area, the Yard is an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on another segment of our business – Quirk Hard Seltzers. A premier hard seltzer made made with real fruit juice and ingredient-driven flavor combinations, Quirk quickly became as ubiquitous as Boulevard beer since its launch in 2020. The Yard will celebrate this bubbly MVP of summer sipping with space for an expanded bar menu, fun and Quirk-y aesthetics, and maybe a Quirk cocktail or two .

Think Global, Drink Local

Locally, the Yard will be an opportunity for us to showcase the things we love about being Kansas City’s hometown brewery – brewing & serving delicious beers & bevvies, supporting our neighbors & community, sustainable practices, & a welcoming environment with a touch of the unexpected. We are excited to contribute to KC’s growth & development as a regional, national, and international destination while maintaining that Boulevard is for everyone, come meet us for a beer (or bevvie)!

For 36 years, Boulevard beer has been an integral part of Kansas City’s social fabric, whether you’re unwinding at your favorite bar, enjoying a Tank 7 at a restaurant, grabbing a six-pack for a porch hang, or marking the season’s change with an Irish Ale, Bob’s 47 Oktoberfest, or Nutcracker Winter Warmer. If there’s a party, there’s Boulevard. We are thrilled to embark on this next chapter – see you soon!

Thank you to our design partners at Helix & our construction partners at AL Huber. Working with local companies has been part of Boulevard since the beginning, and we are proud to continue this tradition.

Cheers!

Caramel Apple Pie Barrel-Aged Brown Ale with Pecans, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar

“Decadent. Sticky. Warming.”

Three words used by Boulevard’s innovation brewer, Greg Garrity, to describe our latest Brewhouse One collaboration with The Upper Crust Pie Bakery. Forty caramel apple pies were pulled gently out of the oven and then delicately laid into Brewhouse One. The result? A barrel-aged imperial brown ale with pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar that tastes like autumn wrapped in a glass.

A Sweet Tradition

For Kellie and Lisa, the current owners of The Upper Crust Pie Bakery, this project is more than a collaboration—it’s the continuation of a story that began over twenty years ago. Sisters Jan and Elaine launched the bakery in 2003, first selling pies at the Overland Park Farmers Market before opening a small shop in the basement of Pryde’s in Westport. By 2012, the business found its forever home on Santa Fe Drive in downtown Overland Park.

When Jan and Elaine retired in early 2024, Kellie and Lisa—longtime employees who had fallen in love with the rhythms of baking and the community around it—stepped in to carry on the tradition and to keep this little slice of Kansas City history alive. “We’re so excited to be carrying on the tradition of fresh-baked goodies on Santa Fe Drive,” they shared.

Pie Meets Beer

That next chapter took a delicious turn when Greg Garrity came calling with an idea: what if Boulevard turned one of The Upper Crust’s pies into a beer?

“We were honestly just flattered,” Kellie recalled.

Pumpkin pie was the first idea tossed around—after all, nothing says fall quite like pumpkin spice—but Kellie and Lisa wanted to do something unique to their shop. Caramel apple pie, a fall bestseller, felt like the perfect fit. “It’s one of our most beloved flavors,” Lisa said, “and it felt a bit more unique to our shop.”

Greg was more than happy to take their lead. “I like to let our collaborative partners run the show as much as possible,” he explained. “When they lightly put their feet down for caramel apple, I knew it was meant to be.”

Out of the Oven, Into the Brewhouse

On brew day, The Upper Crust team joined Greg and the Boulevard crew, balancing the demands of the bakery with the chance to see their pies transform into beer. Greg made sure the timing worked so staff could be there. “Sometimes it’s tough to step away from our ovens,” Lisa admitted, “but being there was so worth it.”

That’s because the pies didn’t just inspire the recipe, they became the recipe. Forty freshly baked caramel apple pies were layered directly into the lauter tun, mingling with a rich imperial brown base brewed with wheat, oats, caramel malts, Greg then topped up the brew kettle with molasses, and brown sugar.

“The apple flavor that came off the wort was unreal,” Greg remembered. “It had the craziest apple flavor and aroma. That’s when I knew we had something really special.”

For Kellie and Lisa, watching their pies disappear into the brew was surreal. “There’s no higher compliment,” they said. “Seeing The Upper Crust’s name next to Boulevard’s on a bottle? That’s just flat-out cool.”

Autumn Ready

The finished beer is exactly what you’d hope for: rich, warming, and deeply autumnal. The aroma brims with pie crust and spiced apples, while the flavor is balanced—sweet but not cloying, with a smooth mouthfeel that begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Both baking and brewing are labors of love, and that’s what Kellie and Lisa hope shines through. “We want people to taste the care, the creativity, and the love that goes into everything we make,” they said.

Gratitude & Community

At its heart, this collaboration is about more than pie and beer—it’s about Kansas City’s community of makers and supporters. “We hope people walk away with a greater appreciation for pie,” Kellie and Lisa said with a smile. “And maybe they’ll even come visit us on Santa Fe Drive.”

They added a note of thanks: “Supporting small businesses has never been more important. The KC community is the reason our doors are open and our ovens are on, and we’re so thankful.”

And if you’re already planning for Thanksgiving, here’s a pro tip from the bakers themselves: Upper Crust’s Thanksgiving pre-orders open November 1. Call the shop at (913) 642-2999 to get on the email list—don’t wait too long, because certain flavors always sell out.

Boulevard Brewing Co. Teams Up With Creed Humphrey to
Fight Hunger in Kansas City.

Boulevard Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce 2025’s partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs’ All-Pro Center Creed Humphrey to benefit Harvesters. Through a series of special events and limited drink and merch releases this fall, the collaboration will support Harvesters’ mission to fight hunger in the Kansas City region. 

“As an offensive lineman, I know the importance of a strong foundation, and that’s exactly what Harvesters provides for our community,” said Humphrey. “I’m proud to team up with one of my favorite breweries to support an organization that makes such a huge impact in Kansas City.”

This is the fourth year Boulevard has partnered with Humphrey on charitable initiatives to celebrate their mutual dedication to the Kansas City community. The 2025 partnership kicks off today with the announcement of “Creed of the Crop,” a Harvesters- and Boulevard Wheat-themed campaign featuring Humphrey. The campaign will feature an exciting lineup of initiatives to benefit Harvesters:

Tailgate Gala with Creed Humphrey

Join Boulevard for the fourth annual Tailgate Gala with Creed Humphrey, hosted at Boulevard, on Tuesday, October 21. This special event will include a BBQ buffet dinner, a photo opportunity and Q&A session with Humphrey, and the chance to win premium prizes — all for a great cause. Tickets are $100 with 100% of ticket sales directly benefiting Harvesters, and a very limited number of tickets will be available to the public. Learn more and secure your spot at https://one.bidpal.net/creed

The 52-PACK Debut

To celebrate the return of football season, Boulevard and #52 will debut a “52-PACK” on Thursday, September 4. This curated pack of Boulevard and Quirk favorites, hand-selected by Humphrey himself, will be available exclusively at the Boulevard Tours & Rec Gift Shop for $89.99 (a $100 value) for as long as supplies last. For every 52-PACK sold, $5.20 will be donated to Harvesters.

Limited-Release Merch

Throughout the season, Boulevard and football fans can look forward to drops of limited-release “Creed of the Crop” apparel created in partnership with local makers MADE MOBB, Sandlot Goods, and Gladhand Studio. The merch will be football-themed based on big games throughout the season, with $5 for each item sold donated to Harvesters. These exclusive items drop will be announced via Boulevard’s social channels.

“With the season of giving just around the corner, we’re incredibly excited to team up with Creed Humphrey once again, and benefit Harvesters to make a meaningful impact in our community,” said Ali Bush, Boulevard’s vice president of marketing. “Creed’s dedication both on and off the field aligns perfectly with Boulevard’s commitment to giving back, and we hope this partnership will support Harvesters’ vital work throughout the football season and beyond.”

Quirk Shows Its Stripes in Partnership With
Mizzou Athletics!

Quirk Hard Seltzer, crafted by Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City, Missouri, has announced it is now officially a Proud Partner of Mizzou Athletics.

As part of this exciting collaboration, Quirk has given its popular Splash of Citrus Mix Pack a spirited Mizzou makeover. The special edition “Stripes of Citrus Mix Pack” will be available for a limited time this fall in groceries and liquor stores across Missouri, allowing Tigers fans to celebrate with Mizzou-themed refreshment.

The partnership will also facilitate the launch of the new Tiger Paw Punch early next year. This vibrant seltzer, featuring juicy mango and tropical flavors, will be available in single-serve 19.2-ounce cans and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, and on draft throughout Missouri in early 2026.

Boulevard Brewing Co., which proudly sits on the Missouri-Kansas state line, boasts a passionate fan base and employee roster filled with alumni from universities across the region, including many dedicated Mizzou Tigers.

“As a proud University of Missouri graduate, I’m thrilled to see Quirk Hard Seltzer become a Proud Partner of Mizzou Athletics,” said Bobby Dykstra, Boulevard’s chief commercial officer and a 2002 University of Missouri alumnus. “Quirk is the top-selling craft seltzer brand across the state and has truly become ‘Missouri’s Hard Seltzer.’ We are excited to be a part of a collaboration that showcases Missouri pride to Tiger fans.”

As part of the partnership, Quirk Hard Seltzer and other Boulevard favorites will be readily available for Tigers fans to enjoy at Mizzou Athletics games throughout the upcoming school year. This includes a new Quirk-branded concession stand at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium football games. Football fans will also have the opportunity to savor new menu items infused with Boulevard’s renowned Tank 7 American Saison, such as the Boulevard Beer Brat and the Boulevard Beer Cheese Burger.

Waving the (Boulevard) Wheat

Boulevard Brewing Co. and Quirk Hard Seltzer have announced their official new partnership as “Proud Sponsors of Kansas Athletics” ahead of the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This collaboration kicks off just ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for the football season.

Embracing the “WAVE THE WHEAT” spirit in a delicious new way, Boulevard will release special co-branded 19.2-ounce cans of Unfiltered Wheat and Quirk Strawberry Lemon & Basil. These cans will proudly feature the 1946 Jayhawk and the 1912 Jayhawk, respectively, and will be available this fall at Kansas Athletics games and retailers across Kansas.

Boulevard will also be the presenting sponsor of a new fan experience pregame block party tailgate area outside of the stadium: Gameday Boulevard on 11th St. Later this fall, fans can keep an eye out for new special limited release products to hit shelves, which will be revealed just in time for basketball season.

The University of Kansas and Lawrence, Kansas, hold a special place in the Boulevard story, beginning with founder John McDonald, a 1976 KU graduate with a BFA in printmaking.

“Some of the best times of my life were spent in Lawrence, Kansas,” said McDonald. “The University of Kansas is one of the greatest brands ever. To be associated with a regional brewery like Boulevard is a win win.”

Jayhawks fans attending Kansas Athletics games can now enjoy Boulevard fan favorites such as Unfiltered Wheat, Space Camper IPA and Quirk Hard Seltzer.

In addition to supporting Kansas Athletics, Boulevard will also partner with the Kansas Alumni Association, participating in events such as the Alumni Association Pregame Tailgates and the Rock Chalk Forever annual event.

“At Boulevard, we’re lucky to have both fans and employees who are proud to wave the banner for their alma maters,” said Bobby Dykstra, Chief Commercial Officer for Boulevard and Duvel USA. “We’ve found a lot of natural overlap between the passion of college sports fans and the passion of Boulevard and Quirk drinkers. We’re thrilled to honor those fan bases by expanding our presence in the college sports landscape and partnering with Kansas Athletics, which has an important role in Boulevard’s founding history.”

The KC Royals, BLVD Send ‘The Best Baseball and Beer on Earth’ Into Space

Kansas City’s No. 1 baseball team and craft brewery defy gravity for STEM initiatives

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 23, 2025) — In a historic first, The Kansas City Royals and Boulevard Brewing Co., the team’s official craft beer, recently partnered on a stellar initiative: to send a Royals baseball and a can of Space Camper Cosmic IPA into space. View the full video of the launch below.

In May, the Royals and Boulevard sent a Royals baseball and a can of Space Camper IPA to the edge of Earth’s atmosphere via high-altitude weather balloon, which departed from the outfield of Kauffman Stadium. The package was safely recovered later that day in Carrollton, Mo. The stunt was achieved by the English agency Sent into Space, which aims to bring the wonder of space a little closer for everyone. The flight encountered temperatures as low as -158°F, air pressure close to zero and aggressive re-entry speeds into Earth’s atmosphere approaching hundreds of miles per hour. 

“We think two of the best things here on Earth are Boulevard beer and Kansas City Royals baseball,” said The Kansas City Royals’ Christian Nemmers. “We wanted to share that with the universe by sending them both up into space.”

“Space Camper IPA has experienced astronomical growth in the six years since its launch,” said Boulevard Brand Manager Adam Hall. “It’s an easy-drinking, refreshing beer with bright, tropical fruit flavors. What better beer is there to send to space than Space Camper IPA?”

The launch marked the latest in the Royals’ and Boulevard’s ongoing support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives. In conjunction with the launch, the two partners are donating to Girls Who Code and the Cosmosphere International SciEd Center & Space Museum in Hutchinson, Kan., through the Kansas City Royals Foundation.

The Royals and Boulevard Pitch In For Sustainability and Science

The Kansas City Royals and Boulevard have a long-standing partnership built on shared love of the Kansas City community, as well as other common values, including sustainability and science. 

These interests have come to life this year through Boulevard’s popular Space Camper IPA. Space Camper’s mission is to “Save the Earth, the Only Planet with Beer” by supporting a number of sustainability initiatives. The two partners announced earlier this spring that for the 2025 baseball season, the Royals and Boulevard have committed to planting 425 trees through the Arbor Day Foundation each time a Royals player hits a “moonshot,” a home run of more than 425 feet, this season. To date the initiative has committed to the planting of more than 2,000 trees.

Boulevard’s Space Station to Touch Down at the K

Boulevard has transformed the View Level Bar located near section 420 into the “Space Station,” an immersive branded bar that allows fans to step into the far reaches of outer space and the Space Camper universe while rooting on the boys in blue.

Every family has a wild child 

June 2025

Since its debut in 2011, Boulevard’s Love Child series has been a fun and fascinating dive into the world of wild fermentation, blending, and barrel-aging. Born from our Smokestack Series, Love Child was never meant to follow a single recipe. Instead, each release is a unique, limited-edition experiment, an evolution of the funky, sour, and aged beers developing deep in the heart of our cellars. 
 
The first entry, Love Child No. 1, was aged exclusively in bourbon barrels and boasted a robust 12.5% ABV. The potent beer was crafted using wild cultures like Lacotbacillus and Brettanomyces, which contributed to its complex flavor profile. The label for Love Child No. 1 featured gauges indicating the intensity of three key flavor characteristics: Funk, Sour, and Fruit. This design aimed to provide consumers with a snapshot of the beer’s sensory profile at the time of release, while acknowledging that the beer would evolve as it aged.  
 
This initial small batch release laid the foundation for the Love Child series. Over time the series shifted, leaning more heavily on blends of Flanders-style red ales and Belgian-style golden ales. That evolution brought not only more drinkable ABVs, but also a wider, more playful palette of flavors from soft lactic tartness to zippy fruit and gentle funk. Guided by the palates of our expert blenders, rather than a rigid recipe, each blend is hand selected from a curated collection of barrels, puncheons, foeders, and tanks, aging each beer with wild yeasts and bacteria. 

“In general, Love Child is always an exciting opportunity to showcase our wild fermentations that are away in their own realm of diverse flavors,” says Brent Cox, Boulevard’s resident wild and sour barrel expert. “Sometimes there are barrels that don’t necessarily fit into a traditional style but have super interesting attributes. Doing a Love Child blend gives us a chance for an exploratory weaving of these various funkified vessels into a new complex creature of its own. It’s a truly fun way of finding complimentary notes that make the wildness of these fermentations shine.” 

We’re thrilled to announce the newest member of the family with the release of Love Child No. 12, our latest and most exploratory blend yet. This year’s version is a thoughtfully crafted combination of: 

• 55% various sour puncheons – a wide-ranging mix of golden ales and Flanders red ales, aged in large wooden vessels of various ages and hues 

• 30% barrel-aged pale ale – chosen for its pronounced oak character and ability to balance acidity 

• 15% barrel-aged barleywine – contributing depth, roundness, and a warming base to elevate the funk 

The result is a beer that’s layered, lively, and truly unlike anything else in our portfolio. Love Child No. 12 is a testament to the magic that happens when creativity meets craft in the world of wild beer. 

 
“But wait, the label says Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City MO/Buellton CA, what’s up with that?” 

Great question. Our previous Love Child bottles have been bottled in 750ml bottles, but Love Child No. 12 is in a 375ml bottle. That’s because of two things, 1) whenever we use wild yeast and bacteria, we prefer to keep those yummy bugs away from our production brewery and 2) our partners at Firestone Walker have not only the capability to produce these sours but the new bottle format is better for savoring. Additionally, when we made the decision to retire our vintage 750mL bottling line, we no longer had the ability to produce fan favorites like Saison Brett and Love Child. While we missed these delicate and delicious beers, the risk of infection was too great to attempt to produce them onsite.  
 
Fortunately for us we have great family members, and our beer brothers and sisters at Firestone Walker have a bottling line away from their own main production facility in Paso Robles that is available for our own use. Brent Cox and his team have worked diligently on the ground in Buellton to develop a process to continue producing these beloved Boulevard beers.  
 
Think of it this way, if you are invited to a family reunion at your brother or sister’s house, and you make your world-famous Vanilla Butter Cake in their kitchen for everyone to enjoy, it’s still your recipe, your labor of love, only you’ve used a piece of kitchen gear that you don’t own. Folks at the cookout may give you credit for the cooking, but it would be rude not to acknowledge that you couldn’t have done it without your family’s state-of-the-art stand mixer. 
 
Side note: Vanilla Butter Cake is an excellent pairing with Love Child No. 12 

MO’ BBQ – Barrel-Aged Smoked Quad

A Smoked, Spiced, Barrel-Aged Toast to Kansas City 

“Hey Siri, what is Kansas City best known for?” 
 
“When people are asked what Kansas City is best known for, here are the top five things that typically come up: 
1. Barbecue – KC-style barbecue is legendary, known for its slow-smoked meats and thick, sweet tomato based sauce. Several popular joints are often mentioned. 
2. Jazz Music – The city played a crucial role in the development of jazz, especially during the 1920s and 1930s. The historic 18^th & Vine District and the American Jazz Museum celebrate this heritage. 
3. Fountains – Kansas City is sometimes called the “City of Fountains,” with more than 200 fountains scattered throughout the metro, second only to Rome. 
4. Sports – The Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC and the Kansas City Current are big-time sources of pride. 
5. Boulevard Brewing Company – One of the largest specialty brewers in the Midwest, Boulevard has helped define the city’s craft beer scene. 

Kansas City’s barbecue legacy is legendary. Our barbecue is an art form steeped in smoke, sauce, and storytelling. With more local joints than you can count, and a deep cultural connection to fire and flavor, it was only a matter of time before the city’s two most flavorful institutions teamed up. Right on cue, MO’ BBQ enters the scene. The latest release in our Brewhouse One series: an 11.8% ABV bourbon barrel-aged Belgian-style quad infused with smoked malt and a blend of bold, barbecue-inspired ingredients. It’s a beer that could only happen here, and only in partnership with the new Museum of BBQ, a first-of-its-kind destination created to honor and explore America’s rich barbecue culture. 

Founded by author, journalist, AND certified barbecue judge Jonathan Bender, the Museum of BBQ is a celebration of smoked meat as a uniquely American experience, with Kansas City prominently at the center. “We want to be a gateway to Kansas City barbecue just as Boulevard has been a gateway to beer for so many in KC and beyond,” said Bender. Located in  Crown Center, the museum invites locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in the smells, sights, and stories of BBQ. When Jonathan reached out to Boulevard to explore a partnership, we saw an opportunity to create something even more delicious: a beer that tastes like Kansas City barbecue feels. 

“Jonathan had worked with Boulevard in the past when he was a journalist, so we already had a relationship,” said Greg Garrity, Boulevard Innovation Brewer. “Like most of our BH1 beers, we get word internally about rad concepts that are either interesting or top of mind, and this one checked every box.” Greg and our resident barrel-aging expert Quinn Reeder met with Bender and his partner, Chef Alex Pope, and got to work dreaming up a beer that could channel the essence of KC BBQ. The result? A unique blend of barrel-aged Bourbon Barrel Quad blended with a fresh quad brewed with smoked pilsner malt, dark Belgian Candi Syrup, brown sugar, molasses, and a complex array of seasonings: star anise, celery seed, and cracked black peppercorns. 

“We all like the idea and from there we got into the specifics: how will we smoke the malt, what kinds of wood will we use, are we going full-blown brisket or are we going for a kiss of smoke?” says Garrity. We knew we wanted something authentic to Kansas City, both in concept and execution. Pope smoked the pilsner malt in-house to provide just the right depth, while our own brewing team experimented with balance. “We had Jonathan and Alex come out to our barrel warehouse,” said Reeder. “They picked out the lot of aging Bourbon Barrel Quad they liked the best, and that same day we spent hours blending and tweaking. We really landed on a beer where one aspect isn’t outshining the other, it showcases the barrel, the beer, and the BBQ equally.” 

Smoked beers can be polarizing, but this one bridges the gap between subtle and bold. “I love smoked beers,” said Garrity. “And I also love Kansas City barbecue, burnt ends, smoked chicken, the hottest barbecue sauces, all of it.” The plan was to have a beer that could sit on that table and still hold its own. And it does. Whether you’re pairing MO’ BBQ with a plate of ribs, some sharp cheese, or just a quiet evening, it’s a rich, spiced, smokey pour with the heart and soul of KC. 

MO’ BBQ will be available in limited quantities exclusively at the Boulevard Tours & Rec Center. Have a glass in the Beer Hall, or take home a 4-pack from the bottle shop, and celebrate the meeting of two KC legends, barbecue and beer, united at last. 

What’s a crowler?

The Not-Quite-a-Can That’s Cooler Than You Think

If you’ve ever walked into our Beer Hall or Tasting Room and spotted those big ol’ aluminum cans behind the bar, you might’ve wondered: What in the name of hops is that? Well, friend, let us introduce you to the magic of the crowler.

What the Heck is a Crowler?

A crowler is basically a super-sized, 32oz aluminum can that we fill straight from our draft system at the time of purchase. Think of it as a beer time capsule—fresh from the tap and sealed up tight, just for you.

Wait… So It’s Just a Can?

Yes. And also, no. While it looks like a can, a crowler isn’t filled on our fancy canning line, so it has a much shorter shelf life than the beers you’ll find in our packaged lineup. That means you should drink it fresh (which, let’s be honest, was probably your plan anyway).

But… It Looks Like a Can.

We know, and we love that for you. But unlike a bottle or growler, this aluminum beauty blocks out every last bit of UV light—the sworn enemy of hop freshness. No skunky beer here!

Okay, So It’s a Can?

Nope. Not technically. It’s a lightweight, perfectly clean aluminum vessel that keeps out light, holds carbonation better than a growler, and is sealed up just like a can. Let’s just agree that it’s can-adjacent and move on.

Which Boulevard Beers Can I Get in a Crowler?

Crowlers are where we get to have a little fun. We use them for beers you won’t find in stores—special test batches, one-off creations, and the kind of brews that were once exclusive to our Beer Hall or Tasting Room. If you see a beer you love on tap that isn’t in cans or bottles, there’s a good chance you can take it home in a crowler.

Can I Drink My Crowler Here?

Nope. We love your enthusiasm, but crowlers are strictly to-go. They’re your ticket to taking home fresh Boulevard beer to enjoy with friends, family, or that good-looking stranger who just happens to be hanging out near your fridge.

So next time you stop by, grab a crowler or two. Your future self will thank you.