Anderson Valley keeps turning up in all the best beer stores in LA. Whole Foods in Santa Monica has six packs of Hop Ottin’, Barney Flats, and Boont Amber on the shelves. You can get their Boont Amber on tap at Sonny McLean’s, the Otheroom, and the Daily Pint. I don’t know where you can find Barney Flats on tap, but a couple of weeks ago I picked up a 22 oz. bottle for $3.99 (tax & CRV included) at Pagliari’s Liquor on Main.

This stuff looks thick. I know this is an overused phrase when talking about stouts, but this beer really pours out like motor oil. Dark brown head that doesn’t leave rings around the side of the glass, it slides right down with the beer as you drink it. Probably too heavy to stick.

Sugary aroma with a malty chocolate flavor. The head may not stick to the glass, but it sure does stick to the inside of your mouth. A delicious oatmeal stout. You might want to use a fork.

I don’t know if I could handle a full six pack, but a 22 oz. bottle was fantastic.

• Appearance: 3/3
• Aroma: 7/12
• Palate: 3.5/5
• Flavor: 16.5/20
• Overall: 8/10

Rating: 3.8