Imperial Collection to be Released

May 1, 2010 -- Mendocino Brewing Company proudly announces the release of our
Imperial Collection presenting Imperial IPA and Imperial Barley Wine style ale

Mendocino Brewing Company announces the launch of its Imperial Collection
Presenting the Imperial IPA and Imperial Barley Wine Ale

The full bodied Imperial IPA is brewed with massive amounts of
premium varieties of hops such as Amarillo, Cascade, Simcoe and
Crystal and paired with a rich blend of luscious Munich, caramel and
2-row pale malts. The result is a perfect balance of luxuriant malt
and heady, exhilarating hop flavor. After primary fermentation is
finished, we dry hop our Imperial IPA with copious quantities of the
above mentioned hops. It is then cold conditioned for a few weeks.
The result is an outstanding and unforgettable hop aroma. Starting
with an OG of 19 Plato and finishing at 8.0% alcohol by volume, this
Imperial India Pale is a hop tour de force.

The 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. Brewed with an astonishing starting gravity of 24
Plato and finishing at 11.0% alcohol by volume, this Imperial Barley
Wine Ale is not for the faint of heart, though it will reward the
adventurous drinker with an unparalleled taste experience.

Mendocino Brewing Company is a pioneer in the American Craft Brewing Renaissance
and has for over 25 years been brewing a range of ales that makes California proud.

Date of Introduction: May 1, 2010

Style: Imperial IPA and Imperial Barley Wine style ale

Alc/Vol: Imperial IPA 8%
Imperial Barley Wine 11%

For More Information Contact:
Victor Becerra
Sales and Marketing Manager
victor@mendobrew.com