Well, yesterday I bottled 17 bottles and kegged the rest. I decided to force carb the keg. Not knowing the true ends and out of it since this was my first kegging. I cranked it up 30 psi and shook it around for a few mins and drew the pressure off to get the oxygen out, then cranked it back up until I didn't hear any more bubbling. I then placed it in the fridge and let it sit over night. I drew some off this morning and it was very smooth with good carbonation. I set the co2 on 10 psi and have it setting right now. The taste is very smooth, maybe if the carbonation adds up it will give more character to the brew. If not I will still be pleased with the result and will gladly drink this beer.
Notes- If the beer stays the same I think I would like to add little more chocolate and next time and order the Special Roast to add in the recipe since it was left out this time due to the homebrew shop not carrying it.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
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
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
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