Mendocino Imperial Barley Wine Ale

Day 137: Mendocino Imperial Barley Wine Ale from Mendocino Brewing Company. Style of beer is ‘American Barleywine’. ABV is 11.0%.
Day:	137 (since July 1, 2014)
Beer:	Mendocino Imperial Barley Wine Ale
Brewery:	Mendocino Brewing Company
Style:	American Barleywine
ABV:	11.0 %
Rating:
Tasting Notes:	Dark red in color with a tan head. A dark fruits and caramel aroma. Flavor is very highly hopped and some alcohol warmth. Moderate carbonation with a bitter after-taste.
Description:	This Imperial Barley Wine Style Ale has a rich amber color with a full, robust body. This Barley Wine Style Ale has a traditional warming malt flavor with a delightful hop finish, While exceptionally drinkable now, it will continue to improve with age – taking on subtle flavors of dark fruit, sherry and anise. Hop flavors and aromas will become more rounded and luscious caramel malt notes will become more intense.

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