Archive for the 'Berkshire' category
Berkshire Brewing Co. “Shabadoo”
March 6, 2010 7:40 am
Tapped 3/5/10
BBC says:
A full bodied dark ale which is a blend of our Berkshire Ale and Drayman’s Porter. It combines the caramel malt flavor of the pale ale with the chocolate roasted taste of the porter. Shabadoo is a complete and delicious ale. 6.3%
10% of the proceeds go to the Western Mass Food Bank in honor of Joe, the creator and our good friend.
Kicked 3/26/10 (after 21 days). Good beer but not the best BBC beer I’ve had though. It had a sweet hoppyness to it that I wasn’t a huge fan of – sort of like a spiced IPA.
Berkshire Brewing Co. “Berkshire Ale”
February 7, 2010 12:26 pm
Berkshire describes this beer as, “A Traditional Pale Ale with a deep copper color, a caramel/malt flavor and a very rich hop aroma and flavor. Available on draft, 64oz. growlers and 22oz. bottles (Ale for two). 6.3%”
I’ve only had a couple pints from it but like it a lot. It has a hint of spice that could almost make it a light winter beer.
Tapped during the Super Bowl, 2/7/2010. Kicked 3/5/10.
Berkshire Brewing Co “Drayman’s Porter”
November 16, 2009 11:00 am
Berkshire describes this beer as,”A full bodied dark Ale with pleasant chocolate/roasted malt flavor with a slight malty sweetness that is balanced with a delicate hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. A smooth and memorable taste experience. 6.2%”.
It has a “B+” rating on BeerAdvocate.
Tapped 11/13/09 and paired with BBC’s “Cabin Fever Ale”. Kicked 12/13/09, after 30 days. Good beer – I might actually like it better than BBC’s Coffeehouse Porter.
Berkshire says, “Copper amber in color, this medium bodied ale has a great balanced flavor. A fruity spicy hop finish compliments in malty caramel taste. Think of English pale ale dry hopped with German Tettnang hops. This ale was made to sustain you during the long New England winter. 6.3%
Cabin Fever is one of our winter seasonals. Cabin Fever comes out in the beginning of November. Seasonals last as long as our inventory does.”
This beer has a “B+” on BeerAdvocate.
Tapped 11/13/09 it is paired with BBC’s “Drayman’s Porter”. Kicked 12/31/09. Good beer for sure – made a nice light beer that wasn’t overly spiced for the holidays.
Berkshire Brewing Co. “Oktoberfest”
September 25, 2009 6:59 pm
This will be the 6th keg of BBC we’ve had on tap, and this one is rated a “B+” on BA. (Closing in on all of their beers.)
“This lager is brewed using true German hops and yeast. The orange-amber hue is reminiscent of the coming fall foliage. Berkshire Brewing Company Inc. “fest” is malty, smooth, and finishes with hints of spice and a subtle hop flavor. 6.8%
Oktoberfest is our fall seasonal. Oktoberfest comes out in August. Seasonals last as long as our inventory does.”
Tapped: 9/27/09
Kicked: 10/31/09
Berkshire Brewing Co. “Floor Malt Pilsner”
June 28, 2009 4:56 pm
I’m hoping to pick this one up today/tomorrow – had a huge delay making space since we weren’t drinking much recently. Apparently this one is quite rare.
From BBC’s website, “Now Available!! Limited Specialty in DRAFT only! This Pilsner is a true lager brewed with authentic Czech Republic two row floor malt. It is light in color, dry & crisp and hopped with Czech Sazz to impart a subtle bitterness in the finish.”
From Tim (Beer guru at Colonial), “BBC is releasing a Pilsner next week. It is only made every few years but they might be bringing it back if this batch goes well.”
I’m late to pick it up (arrived early May, now late June) and I hope it’s still there. It received a “B+” on BeerAdvocate (off three ratings so far) so I’m excited to try it.
Kicked after 2 about weeks! Great summer beer.
