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Mendocino Red Tail Ale

Mendocino Red Tail Ale

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An Amber 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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5813.08/5.03.08/5.06.1%62.4 English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Red Tail Ale - The Legend is our flagship brand. It is brewed in the traditional "old world" manner, using premium two-row malted barley, hops and our own special proprietary yeast strain. It is an amber ale with a rich complex refreshing flavor and a crisp dry finish. Red Tail Ale is "Bottle Conditioned." Like good wine, Red Tail Ale is a perfect complement to fine dining.

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 Bier brauen (138), Bremerton, Washington, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/54/103/513/20

Jun 8, 2008  
12 oz. bottle. Pours a golden copper color with chill haze. Thin head and moderately heavy carbonization. Bitter hop finish (slight soapiness as well), nothing much in the way malts. I know it’s an ale, but to me it sure tastes like some less than average import lager. I’d give this another chance, but I think the conditions would have to be: only on tap at the brewery.

 drewbeerme (1782), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/511/20
Aug 17, 2008  
12oz bottle. pours hazed chestnut with white head. nose is a bit oxidized doughy malts. flavor is same. pretty bad.


 NoiZe (875), Zeist, Netherlands
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/59/20
Aug 12, 2008  
Tasted somewhere along my trip through the States.
Decent, but not very special amber.


 FishManLA (164), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 11, 2008  
Amber/red color with almost no head. Slightly fruity aroma with some slightly grainy notes. Bitter hops are apparent in the taste which also includes sweet fruity notes mingled with a slight citrus sourness. Hoppy, moderately bitter finish. Drinks easy. Overall a decent beer, but not a standout.


llbjr77 (53), Largo, Florida, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 6, 2008  
It is more golden in color than amber with a full white head. Hops and fruit in the aroma. Taste a little caramel as well. Thought it would be a little darker, fuller beer, but drinks nice and will have again!


 Oscbert (239), Sacramento, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 4, 2008  
~Pours a golden color with white rocky head. ~Crisp hoppy scent with lots of glass bottle scent. ~Light citrus hop flavor with sweet malts. ~Medium feel, quick clean finish. ~Nice easy drinking brew. I think I may have gotten an old bottle though.




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