# Donut-Infused Beers This Louisville-Based Bakeshop is Now Selling Beer Made from Donuts By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-made-from-donuts References: [bizjournals](http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2016/02/19/doughnut-beer-ts-coming-soon-from-a-louisville.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Hifivedoughnuts/) A [Louisville](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pursuit-spirits)-based bakeshop is currently selling beer made from donuts and other sweet ingredients. Partially inspired by Homer Simpson's iconic love of beer and donuts, Hi-Five Doughnuts has come up with the ultimate form of indulgence. According to a news release from Hi-Five Doughnuts, the shop has come up with a delicious new creation that they are calling 'Mmm…D’oh! Nuts.' The beer was made by adding Hi-Five Doughnuts and a gallon of vanilla glaze to the beer mixture during the brewing process. The lactose and the brown sugar found in the sweet pastries give the beer a sweet, vanilla flavor that perfectly complements the smoky brew. While the idea of beer made from donuts may sound unusual, the tasty creation is indicative of a growing demand for [hybrid food and beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Food and Beverages:** The donut-infused beer is a prime example of the growing demand for hybrid food and beverages. - **Indulgent Flavors:** The sweet, vanilla flavor of the donut-infused beer demonstrates the popularity of indulgent flavors in food and beverages. - **Nostalgic Pairings:** The combination of beer and donuts taps into the trend of nostalgic pairings that evoke childhood memories. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries can explore using unconventional ingredients, like donuts, to create unique and innovative beer flavors. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can collaborate with breweries to infuse their pastries into beer, offering new products and expanding their customer base. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Food and beverage manufacturers can experiment with combining different flavors, like donuts and beer, to create innovative and marketable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutty Pandan Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandan-coconut-doughnut-ale.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Beer Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-and-harpoon-brewery.md) - [Donut-Inspired Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cider.md) - [Sticky Bun-Flavored Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastry-stout.md) - [Fast-Food-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-biscuit-ale.md) - [Cake-Infused Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-sour-ale.md) - [Biscuit-Flavored Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuit-ale.md) - [Celebratory Spring Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnuts-bottoms-up.md) - [Beer-Infused Dessert Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerinfused-dessert.md)