# Boba-Inspired Sour Ales BOBA BLISS by Front Porch Brewing x Skygazer Brewing Co. is Juicy & Fruity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-bliss References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CiA7hdiJoVF/?hl=en)  [Front Porch Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/front-pack) and Skygazer Brewing Co. teamed up to create [BOBA BLISS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-ipa), a bubble tea-inspired sour ale in a can. This bubble tea-inspired beverage pays tribute to the drink that originated in Taiwan with a creamy texture and a juicy flavor. There are many different ways to make bubble tea and rather than taking inspiration from classic milk tea varieties, the collaborators explored the popular [bubble tea slush format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-boba-tea) instead, which is almost smoothie-like. With its smooth and icy consistency, bubble tea slush offers a satisfying sensation that provides cooling relief from the heat—and this sour ale was made to provide a similar experience. Alongside Blueberry Strawberry, BOBA BLISS was also introduced in other vibrant fruit flavors like Mango and Pink Guava. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 15% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Boba-inspired Beverages:** Boba-inspired beverages, such as Front Porch Brewing and Skygazer Brewing Co.'s bubble tea-inspired sour ale in a can, are gaining popularity as unique flavor experiences. - **Smoothie-inspired Beers:** Smoothie-inspired beers, such as BOBA BLISS, which takes inspiration from the bubble tea slush format, offer unique and satisfying experiences for beer enthusiasts. - **Fruit-flavored Beers:** Fruit-flavored beers, like the vibrant flavors offered in BOBA BLISS, are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek out new and unique beverage experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Beer Industry:** The craft beer industry could capitalize on the rising trend of unique and flavorful beer experiences, such as boba-inspired and fruit-flavored beers like BOBA BLISS. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry, particularly in the area of non-alcoholic drinks, could also take inspiration from the boba tea trend and explore unique flavors and textures in their products. - **Restaurant and Bar Industry:** The restaurant and bar industry could benefit from incorporating unique and trendy beverages, like boba-inspired and smoothie-inspired beers, into their menus to attract and retain customers seeking novel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Drink Boba Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-ipa.md) - [Green Tea-Infused Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-daves-brewing-gabs-2023-boba-beer.md) - [Bubble Tea-Inspired Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-inspired-stout.md) - [Bottled Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobba.md) - [Portable Boba-Style Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyba-bubble-tea.md) - [Bubble Tea Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-boba-ice-cream.md) - [Berry-Flavored Pearl Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-boba.md) - [Summery Boba Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-smoothie.md) - [Bubble Tea-Flavored Edibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-delights.md)