Paste Magazine: "10 Best American Stouts"

Love stouts, my favorite style, Barney Flats happens to be my favorite American Stout.

 

I've recommended quite a few on that list over the years- it almost feels like they're stalking me . I guess I have to give it a thumbs-up!

 

"and no masquerading porters on this list"

 

I want The Poet just for the label!

 

What do you suppose that even means?

 

Just had the poet recently, very nice flavor...though i cant remember ever having a bad oatmeal stout

 

I'm giving a big wtf to my miserable BA self I have not had any of these beers

 

Flaked oatmeal is an adjunct, and is mentioned more than a few times.

 

Ha! True- but the article didn't put it that way-

 

No Ipswich Oatmeal Stout, shame.

 

Wow, not even SN Stout? I get that some people pass up relatively inexpensive and almost nationally available beers in favor of "more exciting" options, but man...do yourself a favor and get a six pack of that one, if nothing else from the list.

That said...I think that's also the only one from there that I've had. I may have had the Rogue and Anderson Valley stouts years ago when I was still just trying random things from the shelves, but Sierra Nevada is the only one of those 10 that I've ever specifically sought out. And it's a fantastic and under-appreciated beer given both the price and availability. I think I might have to go buy some now.

 

Yeah I read it that way too. Just had to say it.

 

"No Imperial, BBA, or adjuncts allowed."

edit: derp, there are several other beers with oats listed. I just don't know. Eh.

 

FW Velvet Merlin is brewed with flaked oats.

 

Yeah...just hit submit on my edit as you typed that. Barney Flats oatmeal stout, too. Weird.

 

Out of bounds over Obsidian? No way.

 

I saw it in Krogers one day but I was looking for Sucks lol, so yes I was looking for what I guess I was considering more exciting. I will try it.

 

I would have put Kalamazoo Stout on the list, but no real complaints otherwise.

 

Be sure to get it under 4 months old or so- it's pretty hoppy for a stout.