College is tough, and though they serve *very* different purposes, there are few things that have gotten us through quite like coffee and beer — which is why Dunkin’ Donuts’s announcement of its new coffee-flavored beer is pretty much the best early Christmas present ever.
Yes, this is real life: on Tuesday, the coffee giant announced that it had teamed up with the Massachusetts-based Wormtown Brewery for “DDark Roasted Brew,” a beer that Today describes as a, “robust, coffee-flavored stout.” Considering it sounds like the perfect choice for winter, we’re already sold.
Because it wouldn’t be Dunkin’ without doughnuts, the company even has a specific doughnut pairing in mind to go with the beer, suggesting its Double Chocolate Cake Donut, as “DDark Roasted Brew” apparently complements its creamy chocolate icing super well. Who knew?
And, now for the bad news: if you want to get your hands on what is basically the best idea since tequila-infused gummies, you’re going to have to head to Massachusetts — specifically Worcester, where Wormtown Brewery is based. The beer will only be sold at Wormtown Brewery’s Tap Room for a limited time, starting on December 21 at exactly 11:28 a.m. to coincide with the winter solstice.
Worth it? Honestly, if your holiday travels are taking you anywhere near Worcester, you just might need to take a detour. (And if you want to plan an entire road trip around it, I’m not judging for that either.)