Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale Review

This Review is on Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale from Hopland, California;
Style: American Strong Ale

Commercial Description:
Eye of the Hawk is an excellent, strong, rich bodied ale that is "Bottle Conditioned" to perfection. "Eye" is coppery reddish-amber in color and its unique taste is the result of a judicious mix of caramel and pale malted barley, balanced with Cluster, Cascade and Saaz hops. This gives the Eye its luxurious flavor, substantial mouth-feel and that slightly dry finish.

My Description:
Had a dense rocky lacy white head poured out of the bottle. Clear rich bright gold color. Aromas are heavy caramel and toffee sweet malts, a touch of cocoa? biscuits and cake come in stronger, a touch of candied fruit, but very malt forward with light bitterness.
Floral hop malt is maybe Cascade Saaz front. Mild sweet rich crisp caramel malt, mild fruit zesty rich malt. Balanced hop spice mild citrus hot end. A well balanced hoppy rich crisp brew. I enjoyed this brew but would like a little more complexity out of it for the price for it. 8.99 six pack.

Aroma: 7/10
Apperance: 4/5
Flavor: 7/10
Palate: 4/5
Overall: 15/20