# Frothy Beer Cocktails The Hopping Berry Mixes Fruit Notes with the Refreshing Taste of Ale By M | Published 2014-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-cocktail References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/08/beer-cocktail-hopping-berry-nolets-gin-duvel-summer-drink-idea.html) & [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/) American bartender Justin Maas created this refreshingly fun and innovative cocktail called the Hopping Beery that incorporates fresh berries, citrus juices and the tantalizing taste of ale to create a unique [beer cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindred-spirits-series). This is a fun way to infuse [hoppy beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-hop-water) with new sweet flavors. Maas makes the Hopping Berry drink starting off with a juniper gin base. This adds a floral note to the drink that is coupled with the refreshing taste of strawberries and blueberries. Lemon juice is added for an acidic note that pairs beautifully with the hoppy taste of the beer. Maas chooses to add a [Belgian Golden Ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobgoblin-amber) because of its piquant taste. The cocktail is poured into a delicate balloon glass and served to guest as an invigorating summertime cocktail that is perfect to serve at events or dinner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beer Cocktails:** Opportunity for mixologists to create innovative and refreshing beer-based cocktails. - **Fruit-infused Beverages:** Rising trend of incorporating fresh fruit flavors into alcoholic beverages, providing new taste experiences. - **Gin-based Cocktails:** Increasing popularity of cocktails using gin as a base spirit, allowing for a diverse range of flavor profiles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries can explore the creation of fruit-infused beers to appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Mixology:** Mixologists can experiment with beer cocktails, offering unique and exciting options to customers. - **Event Catering:** Event caterers can incorporate beer cocktails into their menu to provide guests with a fresh and invigorating drink option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocktail-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindred-spirits.md) - [Blueberry-Based Fruited Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruited-ales.md) - [Blackberry-Spiked Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolschstyle-ale.md) - [Summer Beer Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-beer-cocktail.md) - [Women-Celebrating Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womencelebrating-sour-beers.md) - [Beer-Cider Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-ale.md) - [Hoppy Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoplark.md) - [Strawberry-Spiked Blonde Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-blonde-ale.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Cream Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-ales.md)