Black Hawk Select Stout

So this was that second beer from the Mendocino Brewing Co. that I referred to in my previous post (part of the "build your own" that Adam got me.)  I have to say that I was a little disappointed.  I actually liked the Blue Heron Pale Ale better, which is odd because I really like stouts better than pale ales.

The Black Hawk was just a little too light.  I was expecting a little more flavor.  It reminded me a lot of Guinness Black Lager.  Just like the flavor, the ABV of 5.2%, was a little weak as well.  At least this beer was "easy drinkin."

The Black Hawk wasn't a bad beer.  I just have come to expect more from a stout.......especially a "select stout."  So far, the Mendocino Brewing Co. is batting .500 in my book.