Shakespeare Stout
Posted by simonpo on May 15, 2008
So, here we are in the Issaquah Brewhouse, with a decent beer menu in front of us and an hour or so to check out a few different brews. Decisions, decisions, decisions – with no particular reason in mind I plump for a pint of Shakespeare Stout, just to warm things up.
Wise choice, even if I do say so myself; this beer’s brilliant – a deep black glassful of goodness with a thick cream and chocolate head, it tastes fantastic. Hold it up to the light, and a warm brown halo blossoms around the edges… quite appropriate, for if you’ve never developed (or just plain forgotten) the simple pleasures of a drop of stout, this is a revelation. Deep, complex, aromatic… delicious.
Seriously, Shakespeare Stout is far far better than any Guinness I’ve had on draft since moving to the US - I actually don’t think I’ve found a good Guinness on this side of the Atlantic, and while I’ve had a few good stouts out of bottles, I’ve missed having it in a pub. Shakespeare’s is the winner I’ve been looking for – thanks, Rogue!
JBB6 Rating: For The Win
