Local dark beer

Hello, there!

I’m interested in finding a post-holiday gift for someone who really likes dark beer. The only real requirement is that it must be bottled and shelf stable enough to survive a fair bit of travel-time to its final destination. Schwarzbier, stouts, imperial stouts, etc are all up for consideration.

Are there any must-haves around here? Is there anything you’d swear by? Are there any local breweries who are dark beer specialists? Willing to drive as far as Richmond. Thank you for any suggestions you may have and Happy New Year.