Day 12 - Eye of the Hawk

For our drinking pleasure this evening (and by "our", I mean mine of course...), I'm working on a pleasant little ale from NY.

With a pleasingly clear, dark amber color and a mildly complex taste blending a malty sweet start into a dry, hoppy finish, this one is akin to comfort food. It doesn't "wow" you, but somehow just feels right. Upon reflection, that is what an ale means to me. You don't drink it to be refreshed, you don't drink it for a meal (like a porter or stout...), you don't drink it to get hammered (like any generic domestic on sale atttracts frat boys), you just drink it because it relaxes you. I'll have to get a few more ales past the tonsils to really fully rate this, but I'd definitely act nonchalantly whilst drinking as many as these as are available if someone offered....





Name: Eye of the Hawk, Select Ale

Brewed by: Mendocino Brewing Co

From: Sarasota Springs NY

Since: 1983



Off to dinner, and later, the 2010 Sports illustrated Swim Suit edition arrived today, full of great articles..... ;>)