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

littlebibs

New Hampshire

4.1/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Nice "fall" tasting beer. The malts are so outspoken and (delicious!!) although its sweet it has such a nice fruity, toffee/coffee/chocolate
edge and its nicely balanced. I understand about the way its
poured at a bar, I've only had a black and tan in another glass
bottle and it was ok as I remember. This reminds me of a great
tasting Fall/October style beer, which is my favorite, well during
this time of the year. I've been drinking the Magic Hat Jinx, Heart
of Darkenss and Ravell and I love the porter/stout coffee/chocolate
side of these beers so the Bershire offering, even with its higher
alcohol its a winner and I would drink these again and again. I
thought the Okotoberfest they put out was ok- alittle to much
alcohol and fizz for me but different. I would buy this again, no
problem. I hope they have some at the EXTREME BEER FEST
in BOSTON in early 2005, can't wait!!

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2004 21:51:55 | More by littlebibs

doremite

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

06-13-2013 22:56:11 | More by doremite

Emkehr

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-26-2013 16:54:53 | More by Emkehr

mlefebvre7

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-25-2013 01:42:44 | More by mlefebvre7

rab53

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

05-21-2013 01:17:08 | More by rab53

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