What is Go Brewing’s Chester's Fresh Dark Brew?

Chester's Fresh Dark Brew is a non-alcoholic dark ale brewed by Go Brewing in Naperville, Illinois. Dark ruby in color, it’s a cozy, malt-forward beer crafted for cold nights, layering in smooth coffee character, a silky body, and a sweet chocolate finish—all while staying under 0.5% ABV. It’s also our Beer of the Month.

What type of beer is Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew?

It’s a seasonal dark ale brewed with specialty coffee, known for its rich malt depth, approachable roastiness, and winter-ready comfort.

What ingredients are used in Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew?

We brew it with water, barley, oats, hops, lactose, yeast, and Inductus’ smooth medium coffee blend. These ingredients create a round, silky body with mild citrus acidity, chocolate sweetness, and a clean, roasty finish.

What does Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew taste like?

Expect a smooth, balanced dark ale with flavors of roasted coffee, cocoa, caramelized sugars, and toasted grain. The Inductus medium roast adds mild citrus acidity and a silky mouthfeel, while lactose brings gentle sweetness. Roasty, rich, clean, and cozy, it has just enough depth to keep you coming back for more.

How is Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew brewed to remain non-alcoholic?

We use Go Brewing’s proprietary brewing process to keep it naturally under 0.5% ABV—no dealcoholization or dilution—preserving the beer’s body, roast character, and layered malt profile.

Is Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew gluten-free?

No. Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew contains barley and oats and is not gluten-free.

What are the nutrition facts for Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew?

Each 12-oz can contains approximately 95 calories and 10.5 IBU.

Where can I buy Chester's Fresh Dark Brew?

You can purchase it at GoBrewing.com, at our Naperville taproom, and at select retailers that carry Go Brewing’s seasonal lineup.

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A Stout That Lets the Coffee Speak

Clean, smooth, chocolate-rich

Brewed with Inductus’ smooth medium blend, this stout layers in mild citrus acidity, a round, silky body, and a sweet chocolate finish. The coffee’s daily-drinker vibe gives the stout a balanced, approachable warmth—roasty, rich, and clean—while the chocolate notes and soft acidity keep it lively.

A cozy, easygoing stout with just enough depth to make you come back for more.

Nutrition

Ingredients

95

calories

.29%

abv

Water, Barley, Oats, Hops, Lactose, Yeast, Coffee

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on a few thousands orders below are some commonly asked questions

Chester's Fresh Dark Brew is a non-alcoholic dark brewed by Go Brewing in Naperville, Illinois. Dark ruby in color, it’s a cozy, malt-forward beer designed for cold nights, featuring warming spices and a rich, layered flavor—all while staying under 0.5% ABV
It’s a seasonal dark ale brewed with specialty coffee, known for its rich malt depth, approachable roastiness, and winter-ready comfort.
We brew it with water, barley, oats, hops, lactose, yeast, and Inductus’ smooth medium coffee blend. These ingredients create a round, silky body with mild citrus acidity, chocolate sweetness, and a clean, roasty finish.
Expect a smooth, balanced dark ale with flavors of roasted coffee, cocoa, caramelized sugars, and toasted grain. The Inductus medium roast adds mild citrus acidity and a silky mouthfeel, while lactose brings gentle sweetness. Roasty, rich, clean, and cozy, it has just enough depth to keep you coming back for more.
We use Go Brewing’s proprietary brewing process to keep it naturally under 0.5% ABV—no dealcoholization or dilution—preserving the beer’s body, roast character, and layered malt profile.
No. Chester’s Fresh Dark Brew contains barley and oats and is not gluten-free.
Each 12-oz can contains approximately 95 calories and 10.5 IBU.
You can purchase it at GoBrewing.com or at our Naperville taproom.

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