Mike's Beer of the Week

Beer Information

Brewery: Berkshire Brewing Company

Beer Name: Shabadoo

Beer Style: Black and Tan

Abv.: 6.3%

Serving Glassware: Pint

Serving Temp.: 45-50 deg. F. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Local Availability: Table and Vine

Pairings: BBQ/Smoked food

http://www.berkshirebrewingcompany.com/shabadoo.html

Mike's Ratings (1-5)

Overall Grade/Rate: B+/4

Appearance:4

Aroma: 4

Taste: 4

Mouthfeel: 4

Drinkability: 4

BeerAdvocate Avg. Rate: B+/3.88

Mike's Description

Poured from a 22 ounce bomber into a BBC true pint glass.

Appearance - Pours 1.5" head that is khaki colored with wisps of lacing prevalent on the glass. A translucent dark brown brew with a slight amber tone. Love the name.

Aroma - Coffee and licorice are the first wisps that come through followed by bourbon and dark chocolate. Not at all hop-forward, but smells like it will be a malty beer. Some smokey aromas as well.

Taste - The bourbon is less prevalent in this aspect, but the strong malt character ambushes. The smoky character is more noticeable here as well. Some dark chocolate and licorice in the aftertaste. 

Mouthfeel - The slight bourbon and smokey elements remain on the tongue for awhile. Full-bodied, but not viscous...some Drayman's Porter character. Slight caramel notes as well.

Drinkability - Yet another great beer from the BBC line-up. Very happy that they are local and I can enjoy these great beers fresh. This is a blend of the Drayman's Porter and the Berkshire Ale...any combination of their solid beers is a winner in my book.