Beer Flash: Berkshire Brewing Co.'s "Shabadoo" porter / ale

Just a quick Beer Flash here - I picked up this bomber of Berkshire Brewing Co.'s "Shabadoo", a 6.3% ABV black & tan. "Black & tan" is a name for a beer cocktail of dark beer and light beer; often it's made from porters / stouts and ales. Sometimes they come pre-mixed, and sometimes restaurants or bars will just combine two beers (like Guinness and Blue Moon, for example.)

Today's is a mix of 67% "Hoosac Tunnel" amber ale and 33% "Drayman's" porter, both from Berkshire of course. It's a root beer color in the glass, and throws little aroma. I liked the taste - it was softer and lighter than expected, with some tasty caramel and mocha flavors. I was expecting something heavier. Roasted malts dominate the aftertaste.

Even though it was hot out, this was still nice and refreshing. Also of note - Berkshire donates 10% of gross sales of this beer to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. So if you get a chance to try this solid, easy-drinking ale, do so! Plus, proceeds go to a good cause!