Finally discovered Berkshire Brewing

Discussion in 'New England' started by DarkDragon999, Apr 23, 2015.

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  1. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Ive never seen their beers in stores around here but at a local restaurant I saw they had Drayman's Porter on draft and I thought what the heck Ill give it a try. Wow, this thing was packed with flavor. I couldnt down it I had to sip it thats how full bodied it was. Ive had some thin and watery porters in my day but this thing was definitely not that.
     
  2. Sweatshirt

    Sweatshirt Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2014 New Hampshire

    Good beer. Lost Sailor IPA is a great EIPA if you can find it around I'd recommend it.
     
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  3. rhino88888888

    rhino88888888 Zealot (694) Dec 12, 2013 Massachusetts
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    I love the BBC Coffeehouse Porter. A lot of places in my neck of the woods that don't carry much else in the way of craft beer will have this on tap.
     
  4. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Track 84 almost always has BBC Coffehouse on tap. For the longest time it was $4/pint, now I think it's $5. Still a great deal for a very good beer.
     
  5. JakerLou

    JakerLou Pooh-Bah (2,016) Jan 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Very good coffee porter. Considering the cost it's great.
     
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  6. kanno

    kanno Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2012 Maryland

    Love the Coffeehouse porter. Haven't had a chance to try the Drayman's but I know it's the base for the Coffeehouse so it's probably great as well. Finally got around to trying the pale ale and was pleasantly surprised by that as well! And yeah, the best part is it's priced to move!
     
  7. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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  8. snowmageddon

    snowmageddon Savant (1,194) May 1, 2014 Massachusetts
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  9. OntheLambic

    OntheLambic Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2015 Connecticut

    Huge fan of BBC, Steel Rail was one of the first brews that got me interested in craft beer. Like others have mentioned, Lost Sailor, Drayman's and Coffeehouse are all really good beers that are very well priced.
     
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  10. godshammgod

    godshammgod Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2014 Massachusetts

    I was about to post this. I randomly grabbed it once and it was so good.

    BBC's tour is also amazing. Detailed and so much free beer.
     
  11. NAPO

    NAPO Pundit (819) Jan 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    Coffee House Porter is so awesome. I love that beer.
     
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  12. wolfetone

    wolfetone Aspirant (282) Oct 11, 2009 Massachusetts

    I recently discovered their Scotch ale, it's great and well priced too!
     
  13. carbs

    carbs Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2014 Massachusetts

    The Czech Pilsner and Maibock are really great also. Really wish the pilsner was year round.
     
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  14. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Not the same as "year-round" but I believe they were aiming to offer 6 pack cans of Czech pils this summer. My fingers are crossed.
     
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  15. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Quietly one of their best beers. Huge flavor, big malts. It's a nice change of pace from all the hop forward pales we often are looking for.
     
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  16. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    BBC overall is a nice change of pace from the new "dank" revolution. Or can be nice, at least. Sometimes it's hit or miss. Holidale... they should have stuck with the English Barleywine. Maibock... usually one of my favorites, this year had one, only finished half. OFest... killed it this year, loved it. Cans of Lost Sailor, not what I remember it used to be but still good. For some reason though, draught Steel Rail is always spot on. Love it.
     
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  17. PatriotsRule

    PatriotsRule Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2012 Massachusetts

    My fingers are also crossed for Czech Pils cans this summer. Love that Steel Rail though! First tried the Imperial Steel Rail this winter, and it was fantastic!
     
  18. tylerk88

    tylerk88 Pundit (792) Nov 17, 2013 New York
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    Steel Rail is one of my "budget" craft beers. I also really like Cabin Fever, their winter warmer. Tastes like graham crackers.
     
  19. jbart

    jbart Zealot (592) Oct 2, 2004 Maine

    Coffeehouse is one of my go-tos. Their RIS is solid, too.
     
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  20. jujigatame

    jujigatame Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2009 Massachusetts

    Coffeehouse and Czech pils are are the big standouts for me but the whole portfolio is pretty damn solid.
     
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