Black Hawk Stout - Mendocino Brewing Company

JackieTH

Minnesota

3.53/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed at 2012 Autumn Brew Review, from notes.

Pour was cola black with a small head that dissipated quickly and no lace.

Smell was roasted malt, bordering on smoky. Taste was initially creamy and slightly sweet but roasted malt was assertive driving underlying chocolate and coffee characteristics. A bit earthy. Medium body. Dry finish. An okay Irish stout certainly, though nothing memorable.

Serving type: bottle

09-18-2012 20:31:01 | More by JackieTH

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

cyguyjg

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +27.5%

01-18-2013 02:32:02 | More by cyguyjg

UncleBuccs

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +20.4%

01-09-2013 03:09:30 | More by UncleBuccs

TaylorK

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +34.6%

01-06-2013 22:38:15 | More by TaylorK

MaddDogg84

Texas

4/5  rDev +13.3%

12-25-2012 05:38:43 | More by MaddDogg84