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Mendocino White Hawk Original IPA 3.18 709

Mendocino White Hawk Original IPA

Percentile
64
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
7093.19/5.03.18/5.07%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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 505 (271), Echo Park, California, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/511/20
Jun 18, 2006  
Aroma had some hops, leant towards malt too much though. I want more hops! Taste was malty, flowery, sweet finish. Good but not very hoppy. Looks gold, not much head, medium body. I like it as a beer, but a little bland, could use more hops.


 yemntftb (106), USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 14, 2006  
A pretty good IPA. It’s heavily hopped, but not too much so its unenjoyable. Not my favorite of the Mendocinos, but I enjoy this beer on draft down at the brewery when Im in the mood.


BeerGod11 (5), Michigan, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Mendocino White Hawk Original IPA does not count
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 6, 2006  
Thin Lingering head with a slightly cloudy gold color body. Hhoppy aroma and flavor, good amount of bite. The taste is what you would expect from an IPA.


 gws57 (1138), Saint Charles, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 4, 2006  
Had this one bottled in Lombard, Illinois. Mine said "Brewed and Bottled by Mendocino --- Saratoga Springs, NY". Nice hoppy character, not overwhelming though. Good beginners IPA.


 can8ianben (904), Pasadena, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/104/514/20
May 18, 2006  
Basically nice and punchy IPA. Made me sit up and notice it, even through the pizza I ate while sampling it. Big and bold, nice aroma, nothing too spellbinding, just a standard IPA. I bet it would be especially tasty mellowed out on tap.


 thehipone (197), Australia
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
May 8, 2006  
A decent IPA. Just a little bit of sweetness in the beginning. Has a long bitter finish. I found the hop flavor a bit harsh, not really bad, but just a bit of abrasiveness right in the middle of the palate before the bittering hops came in to clean up. Slightly higher alcohol blends in well.


 HopDevil1979 (117), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
May 6, 2006  
I know smooth and mellow are beer cliches, but this beer really has those qualities, not an in your face IPA, but an IPA in candy coating. Good stuff.


 oldrtybastrd (1801), Morlautern, Germany/Great Falls, Montana, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
May 6, 2006  
Pours a nice deep amber color. Aromas of hops/caramel/citrus. Strong hop flavors with malts and a nice finish.



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