# Ancient Grain Beer Collaborations JuneBaby and Holy Mountain Brewing Create an Interesting Product By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collaboration References: [thestranger](https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/06/27/40606852/trendy-beer-alert-junebaby-and-holy-mountain-created-a-beer-together-and-it-looks-tasty) & [junebabyseattle](https://www.junebabyseattle.com/welcome#info) Holy Mountain and JuneBaby — a restaurant for authentic Southern food, come together to release a tasty beer collaboration that is inspired by the traditions of the ancient grain. The partnership mixes the brewery's hands-on expertise and the eatery's knowledge-backed dedication to heritage ingredients. The beer collaboration bears the name of 'Inosculation.' Aged in barrels, Holy Mountain and JuneBaby used a variety of ancient grains — from einkorn and millet to black rice and smoked red corn, to complete the taste profile for this offering. In addition, both partners have a strong social standing as Holy Mountain is widely known for its barrel-aged stouts, while JuneBaby was awarded the title of the best new restaurant in America by the [James Beard Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginuary). As a result, a beer collaboration of this caliber is bound to have an interesting taste. Photo Credits: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/holymtnbrewing/?utm_source=ig_embed) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Ancient Grain Collaborations:** Collaborations between food and beverage companies that utilize ancient grains for innovative products. - **Barrel-aged Beer:** The aging of beer varieties in oak or other wooden barrels to enhance flavors and aromas. - **Heritage Ingredient Use:** The increased use of heritage ingredients in food and beverage products to create unique, artisanal offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries that experiment with flavors and ingredients to create unique and innovative beer offerings. - **Farm-to-table Restaurants:** Restaurants that prioritize the use of locally-sourced, heritage ingredients in their menu offerings. - **Food and Beverage Collaboration:** Partnerships between food and beverage companies to create unique, artisanal products that blend expertise and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hip-Hop Craft Beer Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collab.md) - [Ancient Grain-Crafted Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonio-beer.md) - [CPG Brand Beer Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-face.md) - [Ancient Grain Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonio-lager.md) - [Ancient Grain Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devine-distillery.md) - [Beer-Inspired Breakfast Pop-Up Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-popup.md) - [Fonio Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-brewery-1.md) - [Northwest-Inspired Pale Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-pale-ale.md) - [Collaborative Collegiate Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-pale-ale.md)