# Sober Stout Beverages Bravus' Oatmeal Dark is a Smooth& Foamy Non-Alcoholic Beverage By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravus-oatmeal-dark References: [thetakeout](https://thetakeout.com/non-alcoholic-beer-stout-review-bravus-oatmeal-dark-1847864303) & [bravus](https://www.bravus.com/products/bravus-non-alcoholic-oatmeal-dark) Bravus' Oatmeal Dark is full of caramel, roasted coffee and chocolate flavors and the medium sweetness of a stout beer but with just 0.5% ABV. The dark black beer is said to be perfect for fans of Guinness and it is both smooth and refreshing thanks to its use of ingredients like water, malted barley, hops and yeast. Fans of stout beer who are now [sober curious](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-free-brews) or interested in reducing their alcohol intake can appreciate a [non-alcoholic craft brew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftstyle-nonalcoholic-beers) that was created with them in mind. When it comes to enjoying the non-alcoholic Oatmeal Dark beer with food, Bravus recommends soft cheeses and barbecue dishes. Unlike many stout beers that are not vegan-friendly, this one is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Non-alcoholic Craft Beer:** Bravus' Oatmeal Dark highlights the popularity of non-alcoholic craft beers. - **Sober Curious Movement:** The creation of Bravus' Oatmeal Dark aligned with the trend of sobriety and the desire for non-alcoholic alternatives in social settings. - **Vegan-friendly Alcohol:** Bravus' Oatmeal Dark addresses the vegan-friendly trend that has gained momentum in the alcohol industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Brewery:** Craft breweries are presented with new opportunities to create non-alcoholic beers for health-conscious individuals. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies that align with Bravus' Oatmeal Dark's vegan-friendly ingredient list can capitalize on this trend in their marketing. - **Alcohol Retailers:** Alcohol retailers can expand their offerings to include more non-alcoholic options in response to the increasing demand for sober curious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Alcoholic Cherry-Chocolate Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mash-gangs-lesser-evil.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Nitro Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-nitro-stout.md) - [Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Draughts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-0.md) - [Ultra-Rich Non-Alcoholic Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deschutes-brewery.md) - [Rich Nitrogen-Infused Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffreys-black-stout.md) - [Alcohol-Free Coffee Porter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-mocha-porter.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mascot-brewerys-stuntin.md) - [Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partake-brewing.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiner-bock.md)