Well, I thought I was ready to order my stout and get it brewing but i have done more sampling and reading and now i am up in the air. I even went out and bought a sixer of Guiness to renew my taste buds. What I was previously set on and what I still probably get, the Oatmeal Stout Kit from AHS. Upon drinking the first bottle of guiness i have had in a while, I imediately wish that it had a smoother and sweeter taste. I know there is a sweet stout out there that some have said is too big of a beer for someone on their 4th batch. So I guess my final question on the issue is, could you add a little malto dextrin to a oatmeal stout to ensure that it finishes with a little sweeter taste or should i just brew it and hope for the best???