# Unconventionally Flavored Stouts The Newest Bourbon County Stouts Have Creative Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-county-stout-2021 References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/bourbon-county-stout-lineup-2021-goose-island) The [Bourbon County](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goose-island-bourbon-county-stout) Stout 2021 lineup is full of fun flavors to treat beer fans who are looking for unconventional flavor experiences. Based on creator Greg Hall's original recipe, [Goose Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-county-brand-stout) will be releasing a classic Bourbon County Stout. There are also varieties that are tied to different distilleries, including the Reserve 150 Stout aged for a year in Old Forester's 150th Anniversary Bourbon Barrels. Those who are looking for a taste of something different will appreciate additions like the Bourbon County Classic Cola Stout, which puts a twist on whiskey and cola, and the Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout, which is said to remind of a [strawberry ice cream bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-x-mackies-of-scotland). Notably, this year's lineup includes a few higher ABV options, some even as strong as 16% ABV. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Flavoring:** Breweries can experiment with unconventional flavors to create unique and exciting beer experiences for consumers. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Breweries can collaborate with distilleries and other brands to create limited-edition stouts with unconventional and exciting flavors. - **Higher ABV Varieties:** Breweries can cater to consumers' desire for higher alcohol content by experimenting with more potent stouts. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can tap into consumers' evolving taste preferences by releasing unconventional and flavorful stouts that stand out in an increasingly crowded market. - **Distilleries:** Distilleries can collaborate with breweries to create innovative whiskey- and bourbon-infused stouts that appeal to consumers who enjoy both types of alcohol. - **Restaurants and Bars:** Restaurants and bars can attract adventurous drinkers by offering a rotating selection of unconventional, limited-edition stouts with unique flavors and collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Stout Beer Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goose-island-bourbon-county-stout.md) - [Elevated Bourbon Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-county-brand-stout.md) - [Collaborative Beer Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goose-island-beer-co.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Bold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-stout.md) - [Limited-Edition Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackout-stout.md) - [Collaborative Bourbon Barrel Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrel-beer.md) - [Colossally Flavored Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossally-flavored-imperial-stouts.md)