Black Tide Midnight Chaos is a 6% oatmeal stout from Black Tide Brewing, based in Kesennuma, in Miyagi, Japan. Black Tide Midnight Chaos is part of their draft and canned lineup, though its availability at the time of writing is unknown. Black Tide Midnight Chaos is the first dark beer to come from Black Tide Brewing.
Black Tide Midnight Chaos Aroma and Taste
Black Tide Midnight Chaos poured out a pitch black colour, with a large amount of frothy, tan coloured head that faded to a few bubbles around the outside of the glass, with an oily slick on top. It had a strong and clean aroma of chocolate, coffee, and black malt, with an underlying creamy aroma once Black Tide Midnight Chaos had warmed up somewhat. There was a light hint of ashiness to the aroma too, though it wasn’t overpowering.
The body of Black Tide Midnight Chaos started off smooth, with some chocolate, coffee, and creamy flavours coming through. The addition of the oatmeal gave the body a light chewiness to the body, and also some depth to the body, without making it too gloopy. Once Black Tide Midnight Chaos had warmed up, there was a light caramel flavour that came though the darker flavours on offer, and gave the beer some extra dimension to it. The lingering dark and roasted flavours lingered through into the aftertaste, leaving a subtle creamy flavour.
Black Tide Midnight Chaos The Bottom Line
Black Tide Midnight Chaos is a decent first effort at a black beer from Black Tide Brewing.
Where to Buy Black Tide Midnight Chaos
Black Tide Midnight Chaos can be bought online at the following places: