More Hush of Night 4Pk

More Hush of Night 4Pk is a 7.0% ABV milk stout from More Brewing Co. in Illinois, blended with Dark Matter Coffee's "Chocolate City" roast. Rated 4.08–4.19 on BeerAdvocate, this coffee stout has earned a devoted following for its seamless integration of specialty coffee and full-bodied malt character.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.0%  |  Origin: Illinois, USA  |  Style: Coffee Milk Stout  |  Brewery: More Brewing Co.  |  Format: 4-Pack

Production & Heritage

More Brewing Co. operates out of Villa Park, Illinois, and has built a reputation for bold, adjunct-forward stouts. Hush of Night starts as a milk stout — brewed with lactose for body and residual sweetness — then blended with "Chocolate City" coffee produced by Chicago's Dark Matter Coffee, a roaster known for its high-intensity, small-batch profiles. The natural roast character of the stout base melds with the coffee addition so cleanly that reviewers consistently note the two elements feel inseparable rather than layered.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bold dark roast coffee leads immediately, stronger than most coffee stouts in the category. Behind it, mild fresh earth, faint cream, and a subtle char emerge as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is creamy and soothing, with dark coffee bean and sweet cream arriving together on a velvet-like mouthfeel. Mid-palate brings deep roast, dark chocolate, and brûlée sweetness. Late notes of dark berry — blackberry and blueberry — add unexpected depth before a mild bitterness balances the lactose sweetness.

Finish: Full, smooth, and richly coating with very light carbonation. A sweet and lightly bitter malt character lingers alongside residual dark roast coffee and a faint caramel note.

How to Drink Hush of Night

Pour into a tulip glass or snifter at 45–50°F to let the coffee aromatics open fully; this beer rewards patience as it warms slightly in the glass. The rich, dessert-forward profile also makes it a strong base for beer cocktails: try it in a Black Velvet floated with sparkling wine for textural contrast, a Beer Float with vanilla bean ice cream that amplifies the brûlée and cream notes, or a Café con Stout mixed with a shot of cold espresso and a dash of chocolate bitters for an intensified coffee experience.

Best For

• After-dinner drinking as a dessert beer on its own
• Gifting to craft beer fans who gravitate toward stouts and coffee
• Pairing alongside a weekend brunch spread
• Sharing with Dark Matter Coffee enthusiasts curious about the collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hush of Night taste like? Hush of Night delivers rich dark coffee, sweet cream, dark chocolate, and brûlée sweetness on a full, velvety body with very light carbonation. Subtle dark berry notes of blackberry and blueberry add complexity beneath the dominant roast character.

How does Hush of Night compare to Left Hand Milk Stout? Left Hand Milk Stout is a widely available benchmark for the style with moderate sweetness and balanced roast, while Hush of Night pushes significantly further into bold coffee territory through its collaboration with Dark Matter Coffee. Hush of Night also tends to drink richer and more dessert-forward, where Left Hand stays more restrained and sessionable.

Is Hush of Night good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the creamy mouthfeel, layered coffee and chocolate flavors, and moderate 7.0% ABV make it an ideal standalone sipper, particularly after a meal or on a cool evening.

Where is Hush of Night made? Hush of Night is brewed by More Brewing Co. in Villa Park, Illinois. The coffee component, "Chocolate City," is produced by Dark Matter Coffee, a specialty roaster based in Chicago.

What foods pair well with Hush of Night? Chocolate lava cake mirrors the dark chocolate and brûlée notes in the beer. Smoked brisket stands up to the bold roast character. Vanilla bean cheesecake echoes the sweet cream element. Blue cheese provides a salty counterpoint to the lactose sweetness. Mole enchiladas complement the beer's layered dark chocolate and mild berry undertones.

What sizes does Hush of Night come in? Hush of Night is available in a 4-pack of cans as the standard retail format.

Is Hush of Night worth the price? Hush of Night positions as a premium craft milk stout, and ratings of 4.08–4.19 on BeerAdvocate and 4.0 on Untappd place it well above average for the style, making it a strong value within the specialty coffee stout segment.

Why Hush of Night?

What separates Hush of Night from the crowded field of coffee stouts is the specificity of the collaboration — Dark Matter Coffee's "Chocolate City" roast brings an intensity and complexity that generic coffee additions cannot replicate. The milk stout base provides exactly the right canvas: lactose-driven sweetness and a full body that carries the coffee rather than competing with it. With consistent BeerAdvocate scores above 4.0, this is not a novelty release but a reliably excellent expression that rewards repeat drinking. For anyone serious about coffee stouts, Hush of Night represents Illinois craft brewing at its most focused and purposeful.