| Mad River Brewing Company's Scotch
Porter
& John Barley Corn Barley Wine by F. Sot Fitzgerald Yes, once again, out of Humboldt County, California comes yet another fine couple o' beers by Mad River Brewing Company. First- a few stats for beer geeks to ponder: Mad River Steelhead Scotch Porter
o.k.- now that we've dwelled on that
gripping information, we move to the important part- TASTE. |
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Steelhead Porter: This deep brown beer has a big fat head with staying power. It's got a great grainy, foamy feel in the mouth and is loaded with a creamy, chocolate, roasted and crisp hops notes. This is a superb beer. Let it warm to 45 degrees before consuming. Highly Recommended. (Rating ****) |
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John Barleycorn Barley Wine Style Ale: This goliath weighs in at 9.1% alcohol. I had one and felt loopy. This brew is deep red, nearly brown, and has a firm head. In noses faintly of orange peel and caramel. Drink it up and you get sweet barley and crisp hops on the close. (Rating ***1/2) |
For more information about Mad River's beers, surf to www.madriverbrewing.com
Reviewed 03/30/01