I've seen old speckled hen, I'll pick some up to contrast with my dark favorites. seems like a winning strategy. i'll look for black douglas too, never seen it but I haven't been looking

I just tried bellhaven scottish ale and their stout, I must say that the head on those beers is flawless. It's like being massaged by a cloud on the upper lip, to say nothing of how easy drinking they both are. I also really liked the milk stouts by left hand brewery, both nitro and not are excellent. The nitro is a little easier drinking and keeps the head longer. I also had the pleasure of indulging in a gulden draak. Too expensive for a daily beer, but it sure was nice. Deep dark and mysterious, great if you want to try something a little different.