"Shabadoo" Black & Tan Ale - Berkshire Brewing Company Inc.

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

3.78/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 22-ounce bomber bottle into a Ten Penny Ale glass.

A: Poured a blackish-brown with a thick cap of tan foam which left an awesome lace.

S: Smells of roasted caramel malt and some distinct pine and herbal hops int he nose.

T: Taste is a little too sweet and creamy, but it's an enjoyable blend of dry and sweet roasted coffee and caramel malts, combined with some light bitter floral hops.

M: Mouthfeel is a little creamy up front, but finishes a little dry and weak.

D: A pretty tasty brew, probably best served as a dessert beer along with brownies or chocolate chip cookies. The over 6% ABV is not felt or tasted at all, masked with a good balance of flavors.

A good black and tan mix, but not the best I've had. It was a little too sweet at times, but still went down smooth. I still prefer Dirty Penny or Mississippi Mud, or just a real black and tan in a pub.

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2008 19:51:41 | More by Gambrinus1184

woodchipper

Connecticut

2.75/5  rDev -28.8%

04-16-2013 16:31:34 | More by woodchipper

Celtics76

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

03-18-2013 17:51:48 | More by Celtics76

whatsgoody

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

03-06-2013 03:45:21 | More by whatsgoody

DCav

3/5  rDev -22.3%

02-28-2013 01:49:49 | More by DCav

Wishdiak

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-02-2013 03:29:15 | More by Wishdiak

vonnegut21

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

01-10-2013 14:46:30 | More by vonnegut21

slyons16

4/5  rDev +3.6%

12-17-2012 04:24:25 | More by slyons16

Horbar

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

12-13-2012 04:14:24 | More by Horbar

rlcnmeyer

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

12-02-2012 22:17:30 | More by rlcnmeyer

braican

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

11-28-2012 02:16:02 | More by braican

nquigley16

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.6%

10-28-2012 16:09:00 | More by nquigley16

NOLANDMAN

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

10-27-2012 04:56:42 | More by NOLANDMAN

Mikeynas

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

10-20-2012 23:40:16 | More by Mikeynas

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.33/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A-Pours brown with crimson highlights. Head is tan and doughy. Head retains very well too. Light strings of lacing are left by the dense head. Body is also quite clear.

S-Nose is surprisingly smoky. The Pale Ale and Porter both come out in the nose as well. Lightly chalky with plenty of breadiness and darker tastiness. Virtually no hoppiness. Well fruited. Sweet all the way.

T-Pleasant. Starts off Porter then the Pale kicks in. Also there is a light, airy grassy hoppiness Lightly chalky and sweet with a hint of smoke. Toasted bread with more residual sweetness. Toffee and coffee. I think the Porter shows up a bit more in the aroma.

M-Medium bodied with a softer, buzzing carbonation. A bit syrupy. Drinks easily enough. Very light bitterness.

O/D-Decent. As far as a Black & Tan goes, this one is pretty legit. But its still nothing to fawn over. Just a mostly sweet brew with both Porter and Pale characteristics. Wouldn't buy this again.

Serving type: bottle

10-14-2012 23:45:49 | More by VelvetExtract

rderedin

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

09-22-2012 21:53:08 | More by rderedin

Jeffreytmoore

5/5  rDev +29.5%

09-10-2012 01:16:41 | More by Jeffreytmoore

RMoeNay

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

09-01-2012 12:37:21 | More by RMoeNay

Gatch

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Nice ruby red-brown with a big, foamy, off-white head. Good lace and retention.

S: Malty, smoky, fruity, with a hint of hops.

T: Everything I expected from reading the description on the bottle. The best of their Pale Ale and Porter. Great hop presence up front with a slightly sweet, malty finish.

M: Highly delicious and drinkable.

O: My first of the style but I imagine it's at the top of the list. Well done beer that's fresh, fun and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2012 21:49:16 | More by Gatch

Yallnumbskulls

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

07-28-2012 02:43:18 | More by Yallnumbskulls

Jduperre

4/5  rDev +3.6%

07-28-2012 01:32:11 | More by Jduperre

gleeky99

4/5  rDev +3.6%

07-27-2012 21:09:58 | More by gleeky99

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

07-21-2012 02:14:35 | More by DrunkinYogi

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.6%

07-05-2012 17:37:10 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

Duff27

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Half inch very light tan head on a brown body. Clumpy lacing. Nice head retention.

Some roasty notes.

Get some chocolate in there, roastiness. Nice and drinkable. Perhaps a slight coffee twang from the porter portion.

Very carbonated, medium mouthfeel.

First forray into the black and tan reviewing and i think this is a good one. Very easy drinking with a good relative flavor. Thanks r94uconn!

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2012 00:36:08 | More by Duff27