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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
common

Broad Distribution
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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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 RblWthACoz (959), Brooklyn, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20

Feb 13, 2008  
Pours a clear amber with very minimal head. Nose is like sugary malts. Thick with a syrup tone as well. Flavor is thick with a syrup quality as well. I guess that appeals to the feel as much as anything else. Pretty nice, though the alcohol is a bit much. And the thick syrup tones aren’t really helping either. I wonder if this could smooth out over time.

 kassner (108), 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.


thejon375 (79), Tampa, Florida, USA
1.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/52/102/55/20
Jun 15, 2008  
Quite possibly the worst beer I have ever tasted. When they say unique taste, its not a good unique. Would recommend people to stay away from this.


 AgentSteve (597), Livermore, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/515/20
Jun 13, 2008  
Pours deep caramel with a finger thick, cream colored head. The nose is bready and sweet. Kind of sugar cookie like. The flavor is a bit malty and a touch of dried fruit. It’s a bit hot, but the mouthfeel is pretty smooth.


 timfoolery (272), Alabama, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jun 12, 2008  
Bottle from Costco in Woodland, CA. I had this one before, but apparently didn’t rate it. It’s a hell of a good lager and very drinkable.


 sebletitje (104), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jun 10, 2008  
Color is golden/amber, had a little taste of cidre coriander/apple with orange peel.




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