Black Hawk Stout

Pros: Good complexity
Cons: Finish; Overall quality is average

Stout is my favorite beer style and I have been known to go out of my way to find a good example of this dark- colored brew. I have tried many stouts but have only found a few worthy of world- class status. One stout that isn’t world class but isn’t too ...

Pros: Chocolaty, Hoppy Stout.
Cons: Body a little light for the style, chocolately, not 'average'.

Since the bars at the right are Somewhat Helpful at best, here's what those numbers mean:
Weight: 4 - Medium Body
Flavor: 3 - Balanced
Complexity: 1 - Very Complex

When I was at Beers of the World here in Rochester, NY, I was...

Pros: Inexpensive (it's why I bought it)
Cons: More a Dark Ale, than a Stout. Too weak, bitter aftertaste.

The Story Being a stout fan, when I was traveling in Pennsylvania and found this stout that I had not seen before, I bought a case of it (since in Pennsylvania you HAVE to buy all beers by the case). I am sitting down now with the last beer ...

Pros: Nice drinkable dark beer
Cons: a bit lacking in intensity

Mendocino Brewing Co was founded in California but they now contract brew out of Ten Springs Brewing in Syracuse, NY. Now, I have no problem with contract brewing as long as they are honest about it. I also hope that the quality stays the same. I...

Pros: depth and richness
Cons: none come to mind

As editor of www.AlcoholReviews.com I've had the opportunity to taste oodles of beers and quite a few stouts. Black Hawk Stout is a fine stout, one that obviously comes from America's west, as evidenced by it's intense hoppiness. This stout is deep...

Pros: Not to Heavy
Cons: No "Guinness"

Black Hawk Stout is very dark and flavorful, with a medium body. The notable Cluster and Cascade hop bitterness and roasted barley character are very evident. The hop flavor and aroma do not overpower the overall balance. Making this a fairly dry stout...