Brewery: Mendocino Brewing Company, Ukiah, CA
Brewery Description: “Eye of the Hawk Select Ale is coppery amber in color and characterized by a luxurious caramel malt flavor, a substantial mouth-feel and a slightly warming yet dry finish”
Brew Style: American Strong Ale, 8% ABV
Recommended Glass: Trappist
The Ugly Truth: This ale is a prime example of why you should use beer reviews- even mine- only as guides to choosing your beer, but ultimately always trust your instincts. When I bought this I must have gotten a bad six pack or something, because everywhere I look to see what other beer drinkers such as myself think about Eye of the Hawk I see nothing but praise. However, in my taste, this stuff was one of the worst beers I have ever had. This beer, for me at least, definately falls into the ranks of a Brew of Death. My only agreement with the brewery description is that it is coppery amber in color. This beer is a 8% ABV (alcohol by volume), but frankly I think I’d rather drink straight rubbing alcohol because it would taste better. There was a substantial mouth-feel and slightly warming finish, which I attributed to my taste buds dying en masse from the truly terrible, terrible taste of this stuff. My advice is to avoid this beer like you would the clap, or a Beholder monster, depending on your particular level of social interaction.
Verdict: A paltry, divinity slapping 1 out of 10.
Seriously. Best. Line. Ever.
“My advice is to avoid this beer like you would the clap, or a Beholder monster, depending on your particular level of social interaction.”
Thank you sir
I dont know what you are talking about! This beer is great when it come to taste and price. Go back and drink your BUD LITE. Ahhkkk Ahhkkk The hawk is coming!
You seriously did not do a “Ahhkkk Ahhkkk, the hawk is coming”
Difference of opinion here. I thought it tasted like hell, you obviously didn’t. That’s all. Of course, this was so long ago and my tastes have changed that I might actually like it now. That might be an interesting exercise to try, grab 5 of my least favorite beers from when I first started this and try them again.