Beer of the Week: Blackened Voodoo

Beer score: 7.8

Company: Faubourg Brewing Co.

ABV: 5.5
IBU: 22

Once upon a time this fine lager was produced by the Dixie Brewing Co., but some years back there was a hurricane and apparently the brewing company didn't survive. But never fear! Through some twists and turns this beer has lived on with the Faubourg Brewing Co., all while keeping this brew in its home city of New Orleans.

It looks and tastes something like a porter, pouring a dark caramel color while smelling of toasted bread and more of that caramel.

In the mouth it does have that burnt maple taste common to many porters, but it's not quite as strong though it does have more than a few hints of sweet molasses. There's also a hint of fruit and more than a hint of a bread-like flavoring.

Quite an enjoyable drink. Dark beer lovers will want to try this one.