# Coffee-Flavored Beers This Barrel-Aged Porter is Infused with Cold Brew Coffee By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-porter References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/brooklyn-intensified-coffee-porter/) & [brooklynbrewery](http://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/bqe/intensified-coffee-porter) The '[Brooklyn Brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-brewery-1)' is producing a barrel-aged porter that is infused with [cold brew coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-coffee-line). While there are several coffee-flavored beers on the market, the 'Intensified Coffee Porter' offers a unique drinking experience. The barrel-aged porter is made from specialty coffee beans that are harvested directly from El Salvador. The Brooklyn Brewery then creates a giant french press to brew the coffee and add it to beer that has been aged in [Kentucky bourbon barrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-roast-bourbon). The unique process gives the beer an intense coffee taste, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and oak berries. The result is a smooth coffee-flavored beer that pairs well with desserts such as ice cream and pastries. The Intensified Coffee Porter is perfect for those who hate to choose between a cup of coffee and a pint of beer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Barrel-aged Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to experiment with barrel aging and infusing unique flavors into their beers. - **Cold Brew Coffee:** Opportunity for coffee companies to collaborate with breweries and create coffee-infused beverages. - **Coffee-flavored Alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunity for the alcohol industry to capitalize on the growing popularity of coffee flavors in their products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries can explore new techniques and flavors to create innovative barrel-aged beers. - **Coffee Industry:** Coffee companies can expand their offerings by partnering with breweries to create coffee-infused alcoholic beverages. - **Alcohol Industry:** Alcohol companies can incorporate coffee flavors into their products to appeal to a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-coffee.md) - [Alcoholic Cold-Brew Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-coffee-beer.md) - [Alcohol-Free Coffee Porter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-mocha-porter.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskeyinspired-coffee-blend.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Beer Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-and-harpoon-brewery.md) - [Hazelnut-Infused Barrel-Aged Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-beer.md) - [Artistic Seasonal Dark Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-dark-beer.md)