Archives Bare Bones, 5/2/99

Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Ellicott City, MD
Sun. 5/2/99, 1:30pm
[open]

House Brews:
Patapsco Valley Gold
Tiber River Red (J)
Savage Mill Porter (B)
Old Ellicott Ale
McClune's Irish Stout
Mt. Hood Maibock (sample)

Savage Mill Porter: Deep brown with quickly dissipating head. Somewhat foamy/malty aroma. Body very slightly thin but this is quite flavorful! Well combined malts and hops. Could use a touch more chocolate or coffee flavor, but is entirely acceptable. Clean finish. If body was slightly fuller, it would be exceptional. A classic example of basic porter flavor but the body and mouthfeel disappear quickly. Carbonation somewhat lacking. 8.4

Tiber River Red: No head. Coppery red color. A complex taste dominated by the hops, but there is also a malt presence. Good body. There is good consistency throughout the swallow. It has a little bit of a hop aftertaste. An interesting beer. It could use a bit more malt flavor. 8.4

Maibock: Pale coppery color. No discernible aroma. Clean! Crisp! Body not as thin as porter, but not as well-rounded as the Red. Very flavorful. Hops assertively in flavor without overwhelming or feeling like I'm chewing a plant. Well done. 8.5