Savage Mill Porter - Bare Bones Grill & Brewery

NeroFiddled

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served via nitrogen dispense, this clear, deep-chestnut colored beer holds a creamy head of light tan foam fairly well. Its subtle notes of roastiness and chocolate waft up to the nose through a light bouquet of floral hops and yeasty fruitiness. The body is medium-light and its very fine and moderate carbonation leaves it lightly creamy and smooth across the palate. The flavor delivers a subtle nutty chocolate with a roasty cusp, and a touch of yeasty fruit and some floral & grassy hops. It's well balanced by a firm bitterness and it finishes dry, due in part to its roasty character. An interesting and enjoyable beer that pairs well with their "Crock of Beans"!

Serving type: nitro-tap
@ Bare Bones Grill & Brewery, 9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City

06-20-2004 02:59:33 | More by NeroFiddled

farHillsBrewer

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

I've sampled this one several times and have settled on it as my favorite of the house, though I am a sucker for the nitrous. I've gotten the good pour every time, the slow settle, the cascade like Guiness. It settles to a pale head which doesn't last long, but long enough. The malt is solid chocolate with mild hoppiness. I liked the mouthfeel, of couse being nitro, and happily would have another.

Serving type: nitro-tap
@ Bare Bones Grill & Brewery, 9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City

10-30-2003 00:31:38 | More by farHillsBrewer