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Mendocino Black Hawk Stout

Mendocino Black Hawk Stout

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A Dry Stout brewed by
Mendocino Brewing Company

Hopland, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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5283.24/5.03.24/5.05.2%44.8 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Black Hawk Stout retains the big traditional flavors of an Irish-style stout and yet offers a refreshing dry crispness that is rare in many dark beers. "Bottle Conditioned" Black Hawk Stout is replete with a rich, roasted malt flavor that makes this not-so-heavy stout, creamy and ever so smooth. It has a subtlety that surprises and converts even the most reticent stout drinker.

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 mikeben (335), Naperville, Illinois, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/53/102/56/20

May 4, 2008  
It has a decent body and the cloring is ok. The scent is foloral a little coffee notes. Overall I didn’t care for it though I was able to finish it. Too hoppy and I am just not a fan overly hopped beer.

astrofrk (40), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/102/57/103/512/20
Aug 30, 2008  
Black. Medium head. Aroma: Chocolate, roasted malt. Flavor: Chocolate, roasted coffee malt. Bitter, coffee finish.


 CaryTheDude (174), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/102/511/20
Aug 29, 2008  
Not stouty enough to be a stout. Advert says a awesome head, when mine dissipated faster than the Cubs in the playoffs. Malty definitely, but another one of those beers where the finish is dead. And watery as hell.


 buzzoven (116), Japan
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/58/20
Aug 25, 2008  
Black in colour, receding head. Faint smell, typical stout flavours without pushing the envelope; chocolate, malt, roasted barley. Finish was weak and copper-like. Overall, I couldn’t really get into this one.


 Slipstream (350), USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Aug 25, 2008  
This has another nice Mendocino noble bird label. The aroma is floral hops, coffee, and dark bread. Black pour with a light head and no lace. The taste is first rate - dry, bready, and complex. Coffee and hops come thru in the finish. It is fairly light-bodied for a stout, but still flavorful. This is another good brew from Mendocino,.


 BrewDad (1645), Olympia, Washington, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/512/20
Aug 22, 2008  
12oz Bottle - Gravity Beer Market - Olympia, WA
Aroma – Deep rich dark malts with hints coffee.
Appearance – Black in color, thin head and clear.
Flavor – Nice malt flavor the dark roasty malts give of a chocolate and coffee flavor.
Palate – Good Mouthfeel, Stout like texture with a dry finish.
Overall – This was a very good stout with great dark malt flavors. Has a great taste and is a keeper.




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