Posted on February 21, 2008 in Beer by JonNo Comments »

Anderson Valley - Barney Flats Oatmeal StoutI really have a hard time labeling some of these craft beers with their longer names. I think I am doing OK seeing their websites and confirming that it is how they are marketed. This beer poured up very nicely with about a half inch of tan head, and a black color. The smell was that of wet old oats. I was not impressed to say the least. The first draw brought the thought of water to my head. Not because I wanted a glass, but that is what I thought I was drinking. Afterwards I did get some bitters that reminded me to clean out the burnt bottom of the coffee pot. This beer did not have a full taste, some how they mixed the oats and hops together to make a burnt bitter taste. My over all thought, get another oatmeal stout, leave this one on the shelf. I have yet to try one of their many other styles, and have hopes that they are better. A message to the brewery: Get unique looking labels on the other styles of your beer. They all look the same.

Specs: 12oz bottle
5.7% Alcohol

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