Black Hawk Stout - Mendocino Brewing Company

EvilKeith

Alabama

3.93/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Black Hawk Stout poured into the glass a rich dark brown with garnet highlights when backlit. The head was sandstone in color and fell to a quarter inch cap.
The smell was malt fruitiness, black malt, faint chocolate, buttery toffee, and a light smokiness.
The taste was sweet roasted malt, unsweetened cocoa with a pronounced smokiness, moderate hop bitterness. Lightly charred and dry finish with a lingering cocoa aftertaste.
The carbonation was crisp and moderately active on a medium body. The mouthfeel was crisp, yet creamy.
I wish I had another bottle to sample. I found myself somewhat unsure of my thoughts on this stout. I’ll need to acquire more and review it again.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2006 00:55:02 | More by EvilKeith

ohiobeer29

Ohio

3/5  rDev -15%

06-09-2013 07:34:45 | More by ohiobeer29

HowlingTurkey

Louisiana

4/5  rDev +13.3%

06-08-2013 20:21:23 | More by HowlingTurkey

Beric

Michigan

3/5  rDev -15%

06-01-2013 12:56:34 | More by Beric

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

05-23-2013 23:47:15 | More by Slatetank

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

05-21-2013 23:31:39 | More by GinsuDave

2beerdogs

California

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-09-2013 04:43:29 | More by 2beerdogs

thebummedgardener

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

05-02-2013 03:25:34 | More by thebummedgardener

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

04-22-2013 01:40:18 | More by mkennedy119

chasmandocharles

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

04-20-2013 01:10:29 | More by chasmandocharles

gwiedman1

New York

4/5  rDev +13.3%

04-07-2013 19:42:07 | More by gwiedman1

Goobastic

New York

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

03-16-2013 00:03:37 | More by Goobastic

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

03-15-2013 16:13:48 | More by Segelstrom

crytion

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

03-12-2013 11:37:47 | More by crytion

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +13.3%

03-07-2013 00:47:34 | More by kjfinnerty

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -15%

03-05-2013 02:14:00 | More by DaPan

TheSixthRing

California

3.31/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Appearance - Pours a near black, deep brown with a nice tan 2-finger head. Fair retention. Streaky lacing with little stick.

Smell - Faint aroma throughout. Hints of milk chocolate and coffee roastiness. Ghostly hint of fruity esters.

Taste - Moderate notes of powered chocolate, followed by faint fruity ester sweetness and a light coffee roast finish.

Mouthfeel - Light to medium body, with fair carbonation. Fluffy, somewhat creamy at first, but dies quickly as the beer warms. Finishes with slight dryness.

Overall - This is my second go-around with this beer, and while I've enjoyed it more this time, it still doesn't quite hit the spot. It's a beer I don't mind drinking, so long as I don't have to pay for it.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 00:06:26 | More by TheSixthRing

derekdenim

New York

4/5  rDev +13.3%

03-02-2013 20:40:58 | More by derekdenim

acurtis

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

02-10-2013 16:12:32 | More by acurtis

Forzzaitalia

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

02-04-2013 04:21:06 | More by Forzzaitalia

spikechiquet

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

02-01-2013 03:51:17 | More by spikechiquet

KillaB

Illinois

3/5  rDev -15%

01-29-2013 08:29:48 | More by KillaB

KiMiRaiK

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

01-27-2013 23:08:15 | More by KiMiRaiK

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.61/5  rDev +30.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Mendocino Black Hawk Stout has a thick, creamy, beige head, a very dark brown (essentially black) appearance, with reddish-brown highlights at the edges, and some thin lacing left on the glass. The aroma is of dark-roasted coffee, black bread crust, and chocolate powder. Taste is of charcoal, burnt sugar, black bread, dark bread crust, cocoa powder, milk, cream, dark cherries, licorice, and a minimal bitterness. Mouthfeel is light to medium, and Mendocino Black Hawk Stout finishes semi-dry, easy going, and highly drinkable. Overall, this is another great one from Mendocino!

RJT

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 17:01:37 | More by RonaldTheriot

AlaskanYoung

Alaska

1.5/5  rDev -57.5%

01-21-2013 21:13:32 | More by AlaskanYoung