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Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale

Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Mendocino Brewing Company

Hopland, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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Broad Distribution
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5593.21/5.03.21/5.08%11.6Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Eye of the Hawk is an excellent, strong, rich bodied ale that is "Bottle Conditioned" to perfection. "Eye" is coppery reddish-amber in color and its unique taste is the result of a judicious mix of caramel and pale malted barley, balanced with Cluster, Cascade and Saaz hops. This gives the Eye its luxurious flavor, substantial mouth-feel and that slightly dry finish.

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 kassner (182), Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20

Jun 21, 2008  
Had this beer at Mad Mex in Oakland. This is a really great beer on tap. Big sweet malt entry, then finishes with a well balanced hop, not to floral and not too bitter. Nice head, copper color with slight haze.

lumpsowers (87), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/102/513/20
Sep 30, 2008  
Hoppy and bitter, highly carbonated, aftertaste is slightly spicy. Some raisin?


 gwpom (199), Akron, New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/512/20
Sep 27, 2008  
12 oz bottle from variety pack. Haven’t seen this NY brew around before, so tried the variety pack. I went with the strong ale first... amber color, little to no head, smooth and strong. Not bad at all.


 WesKBob (161), Bethany, Oklahoma, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 21, 2008  
Pours a hazy orange color with thin white head. Very little aroma, with maybe a hint of fruitiness. Flavor is equally nondescript--some light citrus and hop flavors, but nothing overpowering. Watery mouthfeel with no real bite. Would be a good lawnmower beer, but it’s really just kind of there.


 Maverick34 (480), New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/512/20
Sep 16, 2008  
Bottled. Pretty damned flavorful, caramel malts hops etc. Not bad, a bit on the heavy side.


 SuperDave70 (822), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 9, 2008  
Clear amber pour with a medim foamy head that lasts a while. Roasty caramel malt and citrus hops in the aroma and flavor. A bit more sweetness than bitterness, but still pretty well balanced. Not bad.




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