As peculiar as it sounds, drinking coffee at night is actually really good for you — not only does a cup o’ joe help you digest, but it also cuts down on after-dinner snacking. It’s why sipping on espresso is a late-night ritual in countries like Spain, France, and Italy!

It’s also why I‘m elevating my dinner-party game by pouring my guests glasses of today’s Mocha Hazelnut Rêve Coffee Stout from the Cajun craft masters at Parish Brewing.

Brewed with single-origin coffee, cacao nibs, and toasted hazelnuts, this roasty brew is a treat for the tastebuds, not to mention a must-try for any Dark Beer fan.

That’s because the O.G. Rêve Stout, the base beer for today’s chocolate-drizzled variant, ranks the #2 Stout on BeerAdvocate, beating offerings from Tree House, Deschutes, and Other Half!

Seriously, Rêve is the type of world-class, elegant sipper that was made for slowly indulging — your guests will be having their sweet-tooth satisfying dessert and sleep-inducing nightcap all in one sip.

Swirls of freshly-ground coffee beans greet the nose from the pitch-black pour. Satiny-smooth notes of cafe macchiato and dark chocolate meld on the palate, while the roasted hazelnuts add a touch of warm nuttiness to every sip. The thick, creamy mouthfeel complements the rich flavors while making the 7% ABV drift away.

You don’t want to miss out on these lush flavors, especially since this brand-spankin’ new sipper isn’t leaving Louisiana for anyone other than our members! 

So grab a few cans and turn your dinner parties into a bona fide European banquet — everyone will deem you the swankiest party host around for sharing this Dark Beer delight.

Rated 4.31 on Untappd; Rêve Coffee Stout rated 4.35 on Tavour