# Beer-Wine Hybrids The Almanac Farmer's Reserve Grand Cru is Designed to Satisfy Multiple Palates By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almanac-farmers-reserve References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/almanac-farmers-reserve-grand-cru/) & [almanacbeer](http://www.almanacbeer.com/ourbeer/farmers-reserve-grand-cru/) Those who drink beer and those who enjoy wine are traditionally perceived as being on opposite ends of the alcoholic (and cultural spectrum), so the Almanac Farmer's Reserve Grand Cru is here to help bridge the gap between them to meet deliciously in the middle. The Almanac Farmer's Reserve Grand Cru is an Imperial [sour ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-marvellous-liquids) that has been aged in [white wine barrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-wine) to get the best of both beverages into a single bottle. The result is a [tart beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-sour-inspired-ales) that's one part beer, one part wine and a whole lot of refreshment. Featuring an ABV of 10.2%, the Almanac Farmer's Reserve Grand Cru is intended to please drinkers of all kind, although the scrumptious beverage is sadly only available in California. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beer-wine Hybridization:** With the success of Almanac Farmer's Reserve Grand Cru, expect more alcoholic beverages to be combined for unique tastes. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** Breweries and wineries could work together to make more beer-wine hybrids, or even create new hybrid products in other industries. - **Dynamic Flavors:** The trend towards beer-wine hybrids will push beverage creators towards new and unexpected taste combinations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol Industry:** Beverage makers can create new and unique products by combining beer and wine, resulting in a new product category. - **Hospitality Industry:** Restaurants and bars could serve beer-wine hybrids, offering unique drinks and potentially drawing in more customers. - **Culinary Industry:** Chefs and pastry chefs could incorporate beer-wine hybrids into their recipes for exciting new flavors and dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Cider Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-ale.md) - [Grape-Infused Beer Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantasm.md) - [Richly Flavored Beer Brandys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-brandy.md) - [Collaborative Beer Brandys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-standard.md) - [Women-Celebrating Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womencelebrating-sour-beers.md) - [Adventurous Limited-Release Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-plum-sour.md) - [Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-ale.md) - [Cross-Category Alcohol Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-noble-share.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md)