# Adaptogenic Alcohol-Free Beers Fungtn's Alcohol-Free Beer is Infused with Medicinal Mushrooms By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-beers References: [barmagazine](https://barmagazine.co.uk/alcohol-free-beer-featuring-medicinal-mushrooms-enters-the-uk-market/) & [fungtn](https://www.fungtn.com/shop/reishi-citra-8xjjp) Fungtn introduced unique new [alcohol-free craft beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-mello) that are packed with the benefits of medicinal mushrooms. The three 0.5% ABV products include Lion’s Mane IPA, Chaga Lager, which takes the form of a dark European-style lager and the Reishi Citra Beer with immune-boosting benefits. While the dark and chocolatey Chaga Lager is packed with antioxidants and shares the benefits of chaga mushrooms, Reishi Citra sets itself apart with juicy, tropical and fruity notes that are balanced by bittersweet hops and reishi mushroom, which is naturally bitter as well. As medicinal mushrooms are known for their many mind-body benefits, the beer is said to have neurotrophic, especially when it comes to protecting the brain and [boosting cognitive development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis). Image Credit: Fungtn ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcohol-free Craft Beers:** Opportunity to disrupt the alcohol industry by creating unique and flavorful alcohol-free beers infused with medicinal mushrooms. - **Medicinal Mushroom Infused Beers:** Disruptive opportunity to blend the growing trend of medicinal mushrooms with the craft beer market by creating unique, health-focused beer options. - **Neurotrophic Beverages:** Opportunity to innovate and disrupt the beverage industry by developing neurotrophic drinks that combine the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms with other cognitive-boosting ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer Industry:** Innovation opportunity for craft breweries to expand their product offerings by incorporating medicinal mushrooms into alcohol-free beers. - **Alcohol Industry:** Disruptive opportunity to tap into the growing demand for alcohol-free alternatives by developing unique and health-focused alcohol-free beers infused with medicinal mushrooms. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to partner with breweries and develop innovative beverages that combine the benefits of medicinal mushrooms with other health-promoting ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptogenic Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muush.md) - [Alcohol-Free Functional Mushroom Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-dry-lager.md) - [Adaptogen-Infused British Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collider-brew-co.md) - [Functional Mushroom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-ground-elixirs.md) - [Zero-Proof Mushroom Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-seltzers.md) - [Adaptogenic Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekwl.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceybon.md) - [Functional Mushroom-Powered Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-drinks.md) - [Functional Mushroom Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milonga-yerba-mate.md)