Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Rogue's Chocolate Stout



It's been a while since I posted so I have a few reviews waiting. I will try to stay more up to date as long as the crazy world slows down enough to give me more time to post. I picked up a bottle of Rogue's Chocolate Stout to try. I have heard good things about Rogue so I was excited to try their offerings. This beer comes in a 22oz capped bottle. RCS pours with a nice thick light brown head that leaves nice lacings down the glass. The color is black and definitely not see thru. Chocolate smells overpower any hop and most malt smells. The smell reminds me of chocolate soda or a chocolate egg cream ( my parents are from Brooklyn so I had these alot growing up!). Rogue's Chocolate Stout differs from most chocolate stouts because they use real Dutch bittersweet chocolate along with Beeston chocolate malt in the brewing. They also use NH&K and crystal malts along with rolled oats and roasted barley. All the malt and chocolate give this stout a nice full creamy mouth feel that finishes somewhat dry and bittersweet. The flavor is heavy chocolate, very reminiscent of a chocolate liquor. This beer is an excellent flavored stout. I would highly recommend this stout for chilly nights sitting around a camp fire or when you are just in the mood for some rich bittersweet chocolaty goodness! 4 out of 5 bottle caps.

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