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Mendocino Yuletide Porter

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Mendocino Yuletide Porter

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A Porter formerly brewed by
Mendocino Brewing Company

Hopland, California USA

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33.5/5.03.23/5.0Winter-0 English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A deep brown Christmas ale with the traditionally rich, creamy flavor of a porter. The ale has a rich finish and a delicate spiciness.

 Sven (229), Lancaster, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 19, 2004  
Dark ruby brown in colour with ample tan head. Smells of caramel, dates, raisins and cough syrup. Flavor of molasses, fruit and a slight doughiness. Seems more like a subtle barleywine than porter. Has a strong alcohol kick to it. Warming. Modest mouthfeel. Well rounded and balanced.


 JCW (1258), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/104/514/20
Feb 28, 2004  
It doesn't say this is barrel aged but it looks like and smells like it. Winey aroma, fruity, and as herbjones noted not much porter type flavors, much more of an ale. Hops come through on the finish as a pepperish flavor, not overwelming. Good Beer.


 herbjones (742), Orange, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Jan 24, 2003  
Dark brown pour with a decent tan head.Deep malty nose with some hints of spice.First impression is this reminds me more of a brown than a porter. Not alot of the roastiness that I love. A big malt backbone with some spices. Hop bite near the finish that is very subtle. A good brew.




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