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White Hawk IPA from Mendocino Brewing Company

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Brewery Name and Location: Mendocino Brewing Company of Ukiah, Mendocino County, California, USA

Name of Brew: White Hawk Original IPA

Style of Brew: IPA

Purchase Info: $6.99 for 6 pack of 12oz bottles.

ABV: 7%

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Vessel Used for Tasting: Glass Beer Mug.

Aroma/Olfactory: Caramel malt, sour citrus and slight hop flower nose.

Visuals/Appearance: Clear amber with dispersive off-white head and nice lacing.

Taste/Flavor: A little too balanced for an IPA in my opinion. The caramel malt profile almost overpowers the hops which are sort of an after note. Slightly bitter and slightly sweet. A bit of a roasty flavor.

Palate/Tactile: Medium body and fairly carbonated. A bit syrupy in mouthfeel.

Tasting Backstory: This IPA just does not do it for me. Mendocino Brew Co keeps their prices in check so I end up getting their beers somewhat often. None are awful but none are all that. I’m quite undecided on the bird motif.

Rating: 4.5/10

Value Rating: 5/10

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