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Anderson Valley "Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout"
Anderson Valley Brewing Company - Boonville, California USA
Stout (ABV 5.7%)

[Suggested Glassware: Nonic Pint]

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Aroma: 7/10
Appearance: 4/5
Taste: 8/10
Palate: 4/5
Overall: 15/20

The pour was a deep dark black with a large (2-3 finger) light brown rocky head that was mostly diminishing and had good lacing.

The aroma was of roasted cereal malts and a sweet doughy yeast with notes of baker’s chocolate, molasses and a dark french roast coffee.

The taste was mildly malty sweet with a hint of coffee and a touch of molasses in the beginning and finished with a bold roasty sweet flavor and had a mildly bitter chocolate-coffee overtone. The flavor lasted an average time proceeding the swallow, with a lightly bitter roasty taste left lying on the taste buds.

Mouthfeel was very close to full in body with a smooth creamy texture and a somewhat mild carbonation.

Overall this was a very roasty and satisfyingly bold brew that possessed a good smooth drinkability. This is a beer that is definitely worth having more than just one...

Sampled: 1/29/2011
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