Red Tail Ale - Mendocino Brewing Company

jadpsu

Georgia

3.7/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly less than clear copper with a tan loose head that has less than average staying power.
Aroma is citrus, orange/lemon rind with malts of bready biscuits and pine.
Mouthfeel is creamy and smooth. Alcohol noticieable and while not overpowering is probably what is warming me as I enjoy the brew.
This is my 4th Mendocino beer and they are all enjoyable but not meant for the faint at hear. They brew beers that you truly need to careful with and respect.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2009 22:27:30 | More by jadpsu

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

05-20-2013 12:44:42 | More by JakeDebus

mcaulifww

Virginia

3/5  rDev -13%

05-16-2013 14:44:52 | More by mcaulifww

Showboat66

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 04:01:43 | More by Showboat66

NickyG213

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

05-16-2013 01:58:57 | More by NickyG213

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

05-15-2013 15:38:36 | More by twenty5

lucasj82

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-15-2013 02:35:32 | More by lucasj82

buzzy

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

05-11-2013 21:16:47 | More by buzzy

bconsidine

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

05-10-2013 18:20:32 | More by bconsidine

jheezee

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

05-09-2013 21:40:41 | More by jheezee

davidmsilver

New Mexico

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

05-04-2013 23:02:28 | More by davidmsilver

2beerdogs

California

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

04-29-2013 05:42:41 | More by 2beerdogs

jxb345

California

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

04-28-2013 00:47:52 | More by jxb345

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

04-26-2013 16:09:48 | More by Whiskeydeez

NoetheMatt

Kentucky

1.75/5  rDev -49.3%

04-21-2013 23:56:19 | More by NoetheMatt

chasmandocharles

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

04-20-2013 02:23:50 | More by chasmandocharles

jrohrbacher

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -13%

04-17-2013 01:38:19 | More by jrohrbacher

Artjsantos

Ohio

3/5  rDev -13%

04-16-2013 13:26:17 | More by Artjsantos

tjsmith910

Florida

3/5  rDev -13%

04-12-2013 01:15:33 | More by tjsmith910

jkermitj

Mississippi

4/5  rDev +15.9%

04-11-2013 01:03:49 | More by jkermitj

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

04-10-2013 06:12:38 | More by MinorThreat

HerbScott

Ohio

3/5  rDev -13%

04-09-2013 02:17:08 | More by HerbScott

silverking

Florida

3.96/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A- It pours a deep amber with a fluffy off white head. Retention is very nice, But the lacing is a little lacking.

S- Malty, bready, caramel, citrusy.

T- Toasty, bready. There is a nice hop presence, but it isn't overpowering. The finish is Dry, with some light notes of citrusy hops. There is only a very light bitterness detectable.

M- Light bodied, crisp, refreshing. Carbonation is light, but it's a bit prickly.

O- Very nice Interpretation of the style, very balanced.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 19:13:45 | More by silverking

TheMarkE

California

3.8/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Attractive amber with a generous head of foam and excellent lacing.

Smell: Caramel and citrus, apple and spice.

Taste: Caramel malts with plenty of spicy hops. Good balance between sweet and bitter.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, slight bitter aftertaste that fades quickly.

The Verdict: Not bad. A solid amber/red ale with good balance and near-perfect appearance. I wouldn’t have any problem picking up a six pack on the way home.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 01:49:32 | More by TheMarkE

Celtics76

Rhode Island

3/5  rDev -13%

04-01-2013 20:32:27 | More by Celtics76