# Alcohol-Infused Cheese Spreads Di Bruno Bros.' Cheese Dips and Spreads are Made with Wine and Beer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-dips-and-spreads References: [berryondairy.blogspot](http://berryondairy.blogspot.ca/2016/11/dairy-foods-forecast-2017-cheese.html) & [dibruno](http://www.dibruno.com/db-cheese-spread-smoked-gouda-beer/) Just in time for the start of the holiday season, Di Bruno Bros. introduced two new flavorful [cheese dips and spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-flavored-spread) to its assortment. What's particularly noteworthy about the sophisticated cheese spreads is that they integrate alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine. The 'Pinot Grigio & Fig' and '[Smoked Gouda & Beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-flavored-cheese) with Pimentos' are both described as slightly nutty with sweet notes in each product from figs and pimentos. These two new flavors join others in Di Bruno Bros.' collection, such as [Port Wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drunken-goat), Gorgonzola and Provolone & Chianti. As interest in foodie culture has taken off over the last few years, consumers are now more interested than ever in unique food and beverage crossovers such as this one from Di Bruno Bros. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 52% | 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 - **Alcohol-infused Food Products:** There is a growing trend of incorporating alcoholic beverages into various food products, offering unique taste experiences. - **Gourmet Cheese Spreads:** Consumers are increasingly seeking elevated and artisanal cheese spreads that go beyond the traditional options. - **Cross-cultural Flavor Blends:** The integration of different flavors from various cultural cuisines provides opportunities for exciting and innovative food combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the development of more alcohol-infused food products to cater to the demand of adventurous consumers. - **Artisanal Cheese:** The artisanal cheese industry can innovate by creating unique and gourmet cheese spreads that incorporate different flavors and ingredients. - **Flavor Enhancements:** Companies specializing in flavor enhancements can capitalize on the trend by offering cross-cultural blends that provide exciting taste profiles for various food and beverage products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal Cheese-Based Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese-products.md) - [Store-Branded Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-farms.md) - [Beer Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-cheese-spread.md) - [Premium Flavored Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgioiso.md) - [Cheeseball-Inspired Private Label Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totally-cheeseball-cheese-spread.md) - [Versatile Cheese-Based Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuman-cheese-delve.md) - [Fruity Cabernet-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubriaco-al-cabernet.md) - [Spreadable Blue Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergaders-edelblu-blue-cheeses.md) - [Truffle-Infused Brie Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president.md)