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Mendocino Talon Barley Wine

Percentile
86
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3793.48/5.03.47/5.0Winter10.5%45.5Snifter
Commercial Description:
Talon has a rich amber color and a full robust body. Talon has been aged for over a year and has a traditional warming malt flavor with a delightful hop finish.
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 burgerlicious (308), Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Jul 30, 2005  
The alcohol is apparent in this typical barleywine. However, it’s not overpowering like in some of the others. Rather smooth actually.


 Lou18 (1353), West Paterson, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Jul 26, 2005  
This bomber poured an amber, with tan head. I liked this. It was smooth, fruity, caramel , spices. The 10.5% is well hidden, and the smoothness makes this a great brew.


 JasonG (700), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 29, 2005  
Bomber: pours a cloudy amber color with smallish off white head. Aroma is malty, full of caramel, orange peel, oak. Flavor has caramel, orange, vanilla, with a moderate bitterness throughout and hints of alcohol.


 heemer77 (4304), Savannah, Missouri, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 27, 2005  
Poured a dark amber that is almost brown. The aroma has caramel, cherries, toast and walnuts. The taste is strong toast with a little grapefruit. There is also toffee and peanuts. This is a little hot, but still nice.


 Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 25, 2005  
22 oz bottle pours rich amber with a decent sized head. Aroma is piney hops and sweet fruits like apple and peach. Taste is caramel and brown sugar, not too sweet. Nice mouthfeel with a somewhat dry finish.


 Sregnar35 (729), Rotterdam, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Jun 23, 2005  
I’m a repeat offender on this one, love it. It’s smooth enough to enjoy, and it puts you right to sleep.


 KariCupcake (214), Lenox, Massachusetts, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/103/516/20
Jun 20, 2005  
I love the dark red color of this. That, and the malty taste with the mild hoppy aftertaste.


 Inveigler (371), Ferndale, Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 14, 2005  
Delicious barley wine. Nice maltiness that, coupled with the alcohol, steals the breath like eating too many whoppers. Plenty of spicy hops lends some citrus notes.



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