Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout - Rogue Ales

mwearl

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is one of my most favorite beers. Ebony in color with fairly small head. Wonderfully bitter after taste. Not a high gravity beer, but I must rate the "feeling" of this beer as exceptional. Just as drinkable as a Guiness yet much more complex and distinct. I am a huge Rogue fan, so I may be biased, but if you like Stouts, this is probably the best domestic you will find.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2007 03:36:59 | More by mwearl

TheConnMan

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

05-23-2013 02:09:51 | More by TheConnMan

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

4.16/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours almost as black as black can get. Big four-fingered light brown head left two chunky rows of foamy lace drapery rings. Looks outstanding.

Malty, oaty, a little salty. Good roastiness with a mild chocolate note. Hints of charred grain and espresso. Needs a bit more earthiness. Could dry it up to something more amazing.

The hops show up in the flavor with some off-setting pine and rugged earthiness. Chocolate dried out to a dusty cocoa and the burnt espresso note comes through more. Bitterness contributed by the malts, too. A little salinity in the finish works nicely, also. Finishes up with ghosts of char-roast and mintiness.

Medium to full-bodied with a slight powdery feel. Carbonation is medium or maybe medium-light. Alcohol not in-play.

Great oatmeal stout. Been too long between revisits. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 14:05:55 | More by thecheapies

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-20-2013 22:04:05 | More by johntfox

phunkychickita

Maine

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-20-2013 16:41:18 | More by phunkychickita

birdsellam

Indiana

2.5/5  rDev -40.2%

05-19-2013 18:14:35 | More by birdsellam

jkane101

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

05-18-2013 22:16:45 | More by jkane101

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-18-2013 22:15:20 | More by Photekut

DbbC

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-15-2013 23:25:27 | More by DbbC

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-15-2013 17:19:00 | More by twenty5

Absolut

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-15-2013 16:36:59 | More by Absolut

zenithberwyn

California

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-15-2013 05:07:11 | More by zenithberwyn

lucasj82

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-15-2013 00:46:12 | More by lucasj82

pstam87

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-14-2013 02:04:22 | More by pstam87

jl28r1

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

05-12-2013 13:55:01 | More by jl28r1

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-11-2013 21:21:51 | More by MinorThreat

trxxpaxxs

New York

4.24/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours a deep black with browns around the edges and two full finger of dark khaki colored head. The foam is really light and frothy and takes forever to settles. Big lacing left on the glass as it drinks.

S: The nose is malt, wheat, milk chocolate, slight caramel and a touch of vanilla. This beer smells nice.

T: It starts out sweet and fluffy with a good bit of milk chocolate, malt, and caramel. The beer get s a bit roasty in the middle, and the roast and sweet mix well in the finish.

M: Medium bodied beer. It's flavorful, but light on the palate. It's smooth and moves well from first sip to the finish. Nothing lingers for too long after the beer is gone.

O: Nice beer. I'm actually impressed with this beer. The flavors are nice, it drinks well, and it's not too filling. Very drinkable. I'd buy this again if I was in the mood for it.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 17:12:48 | More by trxxpaxxs

Flight0011

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-11-2013 04:13:45 | More by Flight0011

caverog

California

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-10-2013 19:30:17 | More by caverog

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

05-09-2013 01:04:12 | More by leftoverburrito

Proclarush

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-08-2013 20:42:00 | More by Proclarush

Weekiwachee

Antarctica

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-08-2013 12:40:54 | More by Weekiwachee

curtismontcalm

Alberta (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-06-2013 01:07:59 | More by curtismontcalm

beergoot

Colorado

4.23/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A black abyss poured into a glass! Impenetrably black and crowned with a thick, chunky tan head; lacing galore. Rich, roasted malt grain aromas with a light, flowery, nearly citrus-like background scent. Deep roasted malt flavors; charred bread crust; bitter chocolate; soothing combination of hop bitterness with a slight alcohol presence. Rich, smooth mouthfeel; sugary sweet with a touch of dryness.

Big, black, and beautiful! I don't drink too many Rogue beers, but this oatmeal stout packs a lot of sensory delights. Must get more...

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 21:14:21 | More by beergoot

BYOFB

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

05-04-2013 18:47:42 | More by BYOFB