Chocolate Stout
Rogue Ales

Chocolate StoutChocolate Stout
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From:
Rogue Ales
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Stout
Ranked #17
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,249
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 12.29%
Reviews:
1,946
Ratings:
4,320
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 10, 2024
Added:
Jul 30, 2001
Wants:
  481
Gots:
  634
12 Ingredients:
Great Western 2-Row, Crystal 135- 165, Chocolate & Rogue Micro Barley Farm DareTM & RiskTM Malts; Rogue Micro Hopyard Revolution & Rebel Hops, Rolled Oats, Roasted Barley, Natural Chocolate Flavoring, Free Range Coastal Waters & Pacman Yeast.

15º PLATO
69 IBU
77 AA
135º Lovibond
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Ratings by Siriusfisherman:
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Reviewed by Siriusfisherman from New Hampshire

4.03/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: Very dark, black with red tints coming through at the edges when held up to light. A thin brownish, creamy head that disappeared fairly quickly and left a thin ring with a few bubbles.

Smell: A very recognizable chocolate character, a kind of milk chocolate with a definite roast barley smell as well. The blend of malts and barley is very well balanced, but as to expect with a chocolate stout the chocolate is the main character.

Taste: The chocolate again is leading the pack, although in taste it is much more similar to a dark chocolate than in the smell. The roast barley adds some balance as well, probably leading the pack in the flavor from the grain bill. A hop bitterness is present as well, it does feel a little separate from the chocolate and this beer would probably benefit from some limited aging, helping to merge the two into a nice bitter chocolate character. A very well balanced chocolate ale though.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation is a little bit in your face in this beer, I feel it could benefit being toned down a bit. It gives the beer a thin feel, which does not compliment a desert style chocolate stout. The oatmeal does add some lovely smoothness however, and after the beer warms and loses some carbonation in my snifter, it does open up a lot more.

Overall: This is a very good stout, the chocolate character is superb, and overall it is quite balanced. I will say however that the mouthfeel does not compliment the chocolate as well as it could. Perhaps a beer like this would benefit more by having a thicker body, maybe even getting the Imperial Stout upgrade. That is getting picky though, I could drink a bomber of this no problem, and would surely be sad when I see the bottom.
Jan 24, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Crazy4hazy from Oregon

4.62/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
Here is a real delight of a desert stout. The chocolate amount added is way more than most Stout who claim to be a Chocolate Stout which is a delight to drink only being even more wonderful by being on Nitro. This beer blew me away with its simi sweet chocolate, vanilla and caramel taste which is something I never thought you could get from a beer from Rogue. They did a great job and here is a brew for those beer drinker who thinks beers are too bitter. They will love it.
Mar 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4.18 by Shiredave from New York

Nov 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.3 by saymike32 from New Jersey

Oct 21, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by BillAfromSoCal from California

Sep 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by PyroKnit

Jun 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.41 by NodakEric from Minnesota

May 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by PaleAleWalt from New York

Oct 08, 2022
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Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington

3.62/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
draught (nitro)
IBU: 69
Velvety, tan head. Thick and bold, black looking elixir. Soft, dark and caramelized, roasted grains, for the aroma. Slightly watered down, dark roasted grain and dark chocolate flavor that is OK.
Aug 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by Sinister from New York

Jul 10, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by dan_amdg from Illinois

Apr 03, 2022
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Reviewed by TheMatts

4.69/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
This beer is really good. Beautiful opaque look with a smaller dark khaki head. First sip and you already taste the chocolate. This isn’t your normal dark chocolate stout, this is a milk chocolate flavor and it is good. Probably higher on the calories so probably only have one, but if you get the chance to try it, do it.
Jan 18, 2022
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Reviewed by wadamslll

3.88/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Not really into chocolate but friend dropped off some stouts and this was one of them. Would not buy it but for what it is, it’s well crafted. Dessert beer. Makes me miss lagers.
Jan 13, 2022
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a very dark color with nice head and lacing
Aroma has very generous dark chocolate hints
The taste follows the nose with a well balanced very enriched chocolate flavor
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A good Stout
Oct 21, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mikeking99 from Florida

Aug 16, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by NickMunford from Wyoming

Jul 18, 2021
 
Rated: 4.12 by BucBasil from Rwanda

Jul 07, 2021
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Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida

3.53/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
On tap at Das Beer Garden. Black body with a nice creamy khaki head. Smells of cocoa and roasted malt. Tastes of cocoa and roar malt as well. Milk chocolate without the milk. Roasted malt and light bitterness in its stead. Medium body and very drinkable. Low carbonation. Hitting some of the old classics and this does not disappoint.
May 14, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by Abe_Froman from Massachusetts

May 03, 2021
 
Rated: 3.25 by blackcloud from Alaska

Apr 24, 2021
Chocolate Stout from Rogue Ales
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