I recently had an opportunity to try yet another fine beer by Rogue brewery, the Rogue Shakespeare Stout.

I poured it from a 22oz bomber into a glass. It poured a near black color with red highlights, and a modest 1″ head that dropped to about 3/8″ and retained throughout consumption.

It smelled of roasted malt, and a subtle citrusy hop aroma. The taste was smooth and creamy, roasted/burnt malt character, coffee, with a very surprising, but balanced hoppy bitter aftertaste.