Say You Miss me

Today is a sad day for me, as one of my more treasured pint glasses has met a dubious end, falling on the floor and smashing into bits.
The glass in question is a Rougue Shakespeare Stout glass. You may have seen it, it has a picture of an old-timey looking fellow(ostensibly Shakespeare) with the phrase "You say you want a revolution" on it.
I procured that glass in 2002 from the alchemist and Barrister, a pub in Princeton, N.J. that is one of several that claims to be the oldest continuously operated pubs in the US. It was one of the first pint glasses I obtained in my now-large collection.
I brought it with me at the end of the night as a token; it was a cool looking glass and also the first time I had Shakespeare Stout on tap.
All this reminiscing has got me thinking about the Shakespeare Stout, and rogue in general. It is a fine brewery, and the SS is a standout.
It's a bit too warm for stout weather now, but the SS is a perfect fall brew to enjoy whilst watching the football game of your choice. It pours pitch black, is thick and creamy with a hint of chocolate on first taste and a nice malty taste. As I have explained, this blog is not written by or for high-level beer experts, so I don't generally recommend fancy food pairings for beers I review. Take a medium-well Bison Burger with this brew and enjoy.