Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout Review #72

Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout
Style: Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 5.7%
Part Of The Main Line Of There Beer Rotation
12oz Bottle Poured Into A Guinness Tulip Glass


Anderson Valley Brewery
A Regional  Brewery
Boonville, California
Trey White
1987


With its deep, dark brown-black color, thick, full-bodied, velvety-smooth mouth feel, mocha character, and, strong yet subtle hop bite, Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout is one of the thickest, richest, and most complex stouts on the market today.

Appearance:
Opaque Black Brown Color
Black Tint Window Clarity
Lacy Latte Quality Head
Abrupt Ending Head Retention
Fuzzy Carbonation
Spotty And Ropey Lacing
A Abundant Of Sediment Settles To The Bottom 

Aroma:
The Aroma Is Dainty More Than A Robust Nose
Plum Pudding
Pomes
Custard
Oats
Walnut
Peat
Lavender-Lollipop Grape Smell Arises

Mouth Feel:
Excellent Drinkability
I Could Sink Pint After Pint And Still Come Back For More
Smooth And Nourishing
Pleasant ABV
Just Hints Of Oatmeal Flavor
A Nice Ash Aftertaste
Bitter/Sweet Balance
Delicate Balance- Seems To Sway Back And Forth Between Bitter Roast And Chocolate
Lingering And Mild Hop Bitterness Finish With A Cocoa Taste
Finish Is Slightly Messy But Just Slightly
Medium Bodied- Could Have A little Denser
Not A Thirst Quencher But Refreshing
Texture Is Not As Silky Or As Sweet Stouts Can Be
A Smidge Disappointed At The Lack Of Richness

Mouthfeel Is A Coffee Candy Retro Taste Resembling A Caramelized Dimension

The smooth mildly roasted coffee flavor continues in the taste with an accompanying dash of vanilla-like cream. Traces of bittersweet chocolate comes out in the middle. The hops are presence through out the taste, sort of an oily flowery citrus. Finishes mildly bitter, a citrus twang that meshes with the roasted malts. Creamy smooth medium bodied feel, this stout goes down quite easily. A tasty and balanced oatmeal stout, well worth trying.  I do enjoy the quiet confidence this stout has. This stout is not legendary but is a gold medal winner that can be a gentleman. Let This beer warm up between 32-58 degrees Fahrenheit and you can have two for breakfast.


4 Out Of 6
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