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Mendocino White Hawk Original IPA

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64
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
7063.19/5.03.18/5.07%29Shaker, Tulip
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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 lovemyipas (420), sw burbs, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Dec 11, 2007    Updated: Feb 3, 2008
pours a nice cloudy dark yellow gold with a 1 1/2 finger fluffy off white head. aroma is pine hops with a little citrus and malt. has a light to medium body with clumpy lacing and good carbonation. flavor is the same as aroma with a little more malt at the beginning and is stronger than the aroma. has a nice dry hop aftertaste and the pine just sits on the tongue for a bit. it is just a bit thin but overall not bad. i would buy more for a nice clean and light ipa night. the malt comes out a little more as it warms. the best time to drink this is when it is cold that is the best time for the aroma to shine. the aftertaste is probably the best part of this beer, not much in the beginning to middle but nice after that. re-rate must be a fresh bottle as it has more of everything than i remember especially pine wise.


 fiulijn (7170), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Dec 4, 2007  
Bottle at Brickseller, Washington DC
Deep blond color, nice perlage, creamy head, thick lace. Light hop and malt aroma. Very good body, good malt and toffee flavor, somehow sweet, with a good quality hopping.


 aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/59/20
Nov 26, 2007  
Metallic and earthy nose with mild vegetal. Thin and astringent on the palate. Lingering finish.


 timfoolery (484), California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/514/20
Nov 23, 2007    Updated: Jun 12, 2008
A smoother, but typical IPA. This tasty brew is a bit lighter than Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on both the palate and hoppiness (also, fruitier). Overall, a very good beer.


 unclemattie (2416), Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/515/20
Nov 21, 2007  
12oz bottle. Pours sparkling orange, white head. Aroma of sweet floral/citrus hops. Hints of honey, caramel some sweet malts leading to a light sweetness. Very nice IPA flavors. Big hop, but not too big, medium bitterness. Just enough bitterness to remind you that you are drinking a real beer. Pleasant malt backbone. Light, resiny bitter finish. medium body,


 TheBeerMaster (100), Little Falls, New Jersey, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Nov 18, 2007  
White head, which I assume led to the beer’s name, with an amber appearance. Flavor is strongly hopped, which is to be expected from an IPA, but as far as comparisons to typical Pale Ales go, this one’s a bit weaker. Recommended.


TheBeerGod909 (43), Aurora, Illinois, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/103/512/20
Nov 4, 2007  
Large, thick white head. Color is a deep amber and the flavor is full-bodied with a strong hoppiness. Also, hawk on the label is the most pissed off bird I’ve ever seen.


MHBrewer (2), Mountain House, California, USA
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3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/104/513/20
Nov 4, 2007  
Not much in the aroma area. Taste wise is pretty good for an IPA. Its not overly strong. it has great color. Picked up the varity pack at Costco.



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