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Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale

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bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
6213.21/5.03.2/5.08%13.8Snifter, Trappist glass
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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 tytoanderso (1387), St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/516/20
Dec 3, 2007  
Bottle. Honey and caramel malt, grassy and slightly citrusy hops on the nose. Pleasant and toned down for an ASA. Pours a rich copper with a creamy white head. Restrained balance of malt and hops on the tongue. The malt is quite sweet but the grassy hops take over quickly leading to a very pleasant crisp finish. Medium bodied. Crisp carbonation.


 kidmartinek (981), austin, Texas, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Dec 1, 2007  
This is a light cloudy copper ale that pours with a moderate head that dissipates quickly. It taste pretty smooth for 8%. The flavor is slightly bitter, but a well balanced mix of malt and hops.


 Taverner (847), San Ramon, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Nov 27, 2007  
This has a much fuller flavor, and a crisp piney flavor (must be the cascade hops). Probably one of Mendo’s best.


 aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Nov 26, 2007  
Mild caramel and pine nose. Semi sweet malt nose with a very soft mouthfeel. Somewhat bready with mild earth notes. Biscuity and sweet finish.


 graham515 (427), Houston, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 26, 2007  
Pours gold into the glass with a soapy white head. Aroma is sweet and piney at the same time. Flavor is initially malty with a quick hop blast on the finish. Really quite enjoyable. Surprised by the strength. Well hidden.


pdiddy (22), San Marcos, Texas, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 26, 2007  
I agree with scrizzz, reminds me of an english bitter. I would buy this brew again- copper appearance and a sweet scent to die for!


 Oscbert (540), Sacramento, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/105/512/20
Nov 22, 2007  
Pours into a cloudy, golden, amber, color.~Sweet smell, almost like a fresh cut apple.~ Palate, frothy, light texture.~Taste sweet and quickly turns bitter. Overall a good beer. Will probably buy again.


 scrizzz (1280), kirkland, Washington, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/513/20
Nov 13, 2007  
slightly hazy autumn orange with plenty of happy floaties. aroma is of wildflower honey, soft and delicate. reminds me of an english bitter, very smooth, alcohol unnoticed



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