Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Draught at MW’s 8th anniversary, 10/17/15.
Favorite of the day here, by a good margin (even if the rating dosent suggest it). A deep ebony body with some mahogany edges and a beige head that is well-retained.
Caramel, toffee, raisins, prunes and mild hop notes (spicy, floral, vague citrus) are all very nicely balanced in the nose. No alcohol or flaw.
Very substantial body to it and a chewy texture, no doubt thanks in part to the oats. Pretty much everything that Chaos Chaos lacks...a rich English-like toffee character almost redolent of a barleywine, yet with enough roast and coffee notes to give it a stout feel. Light prune and tobacco notes build complexity and the alcohol never emerges. Vanilla, salty toffee and caramel all linger on the finish. Malty and yet appropriately dry and drinkable, with ample carbonation and no flaws. Wonderful stuff!