For the summer, Nutista and California's Stone Brewing teamed up to introduce the 'Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout Nutbutter,' which is described as the "nutty counterpart to Stone Brewing’s revered summer seasonal and Comic-Con tribute beer."
The multi-nut stone-ground butter is made with a base of pecans and peanuts, plus cacao, coffee, coconut and a few ingredients that incorporate the beer theme—bourbon-soaked malt, dry malt extract, malted rye, roasted barley, brewer's yeast.
The nut butter is said to be paired well with everything from coconut macaroons to fresh berries, as well as the perfect companion to the Drew Curtis / Wil Wheaton / Greg Koch Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout beer from Stone brewing that inspired it. As such, the unique nut butter boasts a fantastical packaging design that pays tribute to elements of comic culture.
Stout-Inspired Nut Butters
Nutista and Stone Brewing Collaborated on a 'w00tstout Nutbutter'
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Nut Butters - With increasing demand for unique taste experiences, there could be disruptive innovation opportunities from cross-industry collaborations within the nut butter industry
2. Beer-infused Foods - There could be a growing trend for beer-inspired food products, catering to the craft beer industry's consumer base
3. Multi-ingredient Nut Butters - The rise of artisanal nut butter and the trend of experimentation with new flavors could lead to a market for multi-ingredient nut butters
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Innovations such as beer-infused nut butters can disrupt the traditional market and offer new products to the evolving tastes of consumers.
2. Craft Beer - Collaborations with other industries such as the nut butter industry could offer unique experiences for craft beer consumers looking to try new products
3. Packaging Design - As consumers increasingly pay attention to both the quality of product and aesthetics of packaging, disruptive opportunities lie in the intersection of artistic and marketable design in industries such as the nut butter industry