# Beer-Inspired Chocolates Theo's Beer Confection Collection Fuses the Flavors of Beer and Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-and-chocolate References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/B9A4HQMn8D_/) & [theochocolate](https://theochocolate.com/beer/) There are many beers that have chocolate notes and [Theo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-chocolate-tasting) Chocolate's four-piece Beer Confection Collection explores the fusion of [beer and chocolate flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-nitro-mini-mrs). The soy-free confections are said to have been created "to highlight the flavors of beer, from the [smokiness of stout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanutbutter-milk-stout) to the bright citrus of an IPA." In the collection, those who love chocolate and beer will find flavors like Immersion Amber Peanut Caramel, Dark Star Imperial Oatmeal Stout Marshmallow, Hazealicious IPA Pate de Fruit and Bodhizafa IPA Syrup Confection, each of which features the taste of local beers from different brewers. The unusual chocolate collection brings out the flavors of ingredients like barley, hops and yeast, as well as honey and oats. Image Credit: Theo Chocolate ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Beer-inspired Flavors:** The fusion of beer and chocolate flavors in confections creates a unique taste experience. - **Craft Brewery Collaborations:** Collaborations between chocolatiers and craft breweries result in innovative beer-infused chocolate products. - **Ingredient-driven Confections:** Using ingredients like barley, hops, and yeast in chocolates introduces a new trend of flavor exploration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Chocolate Industry:** Craft chocolate makers can capitalize on the trend by creating beer-themed confections and collaborating with breweries. - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries can explore partnerships with chocolatiers to create unique beer-inspired chocolate products for their customers. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** Gourmet food retailers can expand their offerings by stocking beer-infused chocolates, catering to the growing demand for unique flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Beer-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-infused-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate Peanut Butter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-ale.md) - [Beer Glass-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chalices.md) - [Chocolate-Inspired Porter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-orange-porter.md) - [Peppermint Candy-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-wing-brewery.md) - [Alcoholic Tea-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-pralines.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md) - [Cheese-Infused Luxury Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection.md) - [Beer-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brewers-series.md)