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Mendocino White Hawk Original IPA

Mendocino White Hawk Original IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Mendocino Brewing Company

Hopland, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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6233.2/5.03.2/5.07%24.6Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
White Hawk is a traditional IPA .The IPA recipe is based on the original 1880 brew that was sent to India for the British troops.The advent of India Pale Ale was born of a need to supply beer in the 1800's to British troops in India. This hearty, heavily hopped ale was brewed to endure the rigors of the long voyage from Great Britain.

White Hawk Original IPA was launched in California in early 2002 to meet the demand for a unique India Pale Ale. Consumer response for White Hawk IPA exceeded expectations and it is fast gaining a loyal following both in 6 pack and on draft.

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 Ungstrup (11408), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jun 22, 2006  
A hazy orange beer with an orange head. The aroma is sweet with light notes of both hops and flowers. The flavor is sweet and very dry with light notes of pine, leading to a bitter end. A boring IPA.


 omhper (10731), Stockholm, Sweden
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/102/512/20
Aug 19, 2005  
Bottled. Pale amber, rich head. Rich grapefruity hop aroma. Sweet and full bodied with clean, straightforward malt character and an abundance of hops that dominates every aspect of this beer. The bitterness is so big it turns almost inky. Flavourful, but bold and not overly complex example of the style.


 Papsoe (10580), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/511/20
Jun 21, 2006  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) The labels credits this to Mendocino Brewing in Saratoga Springs, NY. Pours a clear amber with an off-white head leaving laces. Fresh and fruity aroma - grapefruit. Medium body, lightly sweet malt base is overpowered by a distinct, bitter finish. A rather brutal and one-dimensional bitterness without much refinement. 200606


 Oakes (6979), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
May 9, 2008  
Hazy amber. Fresh orangey, woodsy aroma. Rich, sustained bitterness. Lemony, grapefruity middle. Dry and richly hoppy finish. Solid.


 kp (6300), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/59/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 01/19/2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Sherlocks, GA

dark yellow with a slight chill haze, nice white head, plesant hop aroma, light malt flvor, lightly balanced with hops, nice bitter finish, not much good happening
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Date: 06/07/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Score: 2.1 to 2.6

hazy yellow, light floral and citrus aroma, sweet malt flavor well balanced with light hops,

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 9/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **/4



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