# Festively Wintry Beer Collections This Seasonal Offering Includes IPA, Milk Stout & Sour Options By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-12-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collections References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/duclaw-releases-three-new-winter-beers) & [duclaw](https://duclaw.com)  [DuClaw Brewing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-ales), a Baltimore-based beer maker that has made a name for itself with its innovative and creative takes of beer for a quarter of a century, has launched a marvelous new beer collection that is designed to help beer lovers get through the festive season and cold weather. The beer collection is headlined by [Spruce Willis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spruce-weed-killer), a heavily hopped double-IPA that features the use of genuine spruce tips along with hints of mango, grapefruit and wintergreen, and clearly takes a stance on the long-debated issue around whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie. Stout lovers may gravitate towards the PastryArchy Macchiato Milk Stout, while lovers of more sour and fruity beers may want to pick up some of the [Sour Me Pomegranate, Passion Fruit & Plum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-marvellous-liquids) offering. Dave Benfield, founder and CEO of DuClaw Brewing Company, said this trio of beers was borne out of a desire to "create a little something for everyone that honored timeless holiday flavors but stayed true to our roots of exploring creative ingredients and making new traditions.” Image Credit: DuClaw Brewing Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seasonal Beer Collections:** Brewing companies can capitalize on the holiday and winter season by creating unique and festive beer collections with innovative ingredients and flavors. - **Incorporating Unique Ingredients in Beer:** Incorporating non-traditional ingredients, such as spruce tips and pomegranate, in beer can create new and exciting flavor profiles that attract broader audiences. - **Craft Beer Innovation:** Beer makers can tap into the growing trend of craft beer and consumer interest in creative and unique takes on traditional brews. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer Industry:** Beer makers in the craft beer industry can explore new flavor profiles and seasonal collections to attract broader audiences and stand out in a competitive market. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Restaurants and bars can incorporate unique seasonal beers into their menus to provide patrons with new and exciting options and capitalize on the demand for craft beer. - **Holiday and Event Planning Industry:** Holiday and event planners can incorporate seasonal beer collections into their events to provide guests with unique and festive options that cater to beer lovers and attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Holiday Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-xocoveza-tres-leches.md) - [Spruce-Infused Pale Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ipa.md) - [Grapefruit-Flavored Holiday Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reindeers-revenge.md) - [Festive Filmic Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-a-beaut-by-brewdog.md) - [Silky Smooth Festive Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-porter.md) - [Extra-Flavorful Artisan IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-hill-brewery-ipas.md) - [International Micro-Brewed Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-of-darkness.md) - [Elf-Adorned Festive Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-ale.md) - [Festive Cake-Flavored Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-flavored-beer.md)