# Collaborative Chocolate Beers Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter Unites Beer & Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-porter References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-ever-yuengling-hersheys-chocolate-porter-to-launch-300928752.html) & [yuengling](https://www.yuengling.com/) For the first time ever, Yuengling collaborated with Hershey's to create Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter, which has the potential to delight those who love beer and chocolate alike. The limited-edition brew is only being introduced on draft only in select markets and invites consumers to enjoy a special treat for occasions like Halloween, Valentine's Day and plenty of life's special moments in between the holidays. With Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter, fans will be able to discover a fresh new take on [Yuengling's classic Dark Brewed Porter recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-dubaistyle-chocolate-pistachio), which is almost 200 years old now. The limited-edition beer boasts notes of caramel, chocolate and dark roasted malts, making it a perfect companion for everything from a variety of different meats to various cheeses and sweet desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chocolate Beer Collaboration:** Opportunity for breweries and confectionaries to collaborate and create unique and innovative chocolate-flavored beers. - **Limited-edition Brews:** Growth in the market for limited-edition beers opens up opportunities for breweries to create seasonal and exclusive offerings that cater to specific occasions. - **Flavor Experimentation:** Increasing demand for unique beer flavors encourages breweries to experiment with unconventional ingredients like chocolate to create new taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries have the chance to capitalize on the growing consumer interest in unique and flavored beers. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore partnerships with breweries to develop chocolate-infused products like collaborative beer offerings. - **Events and Festivals:** Opportunity for event organizers to create beer and chocolate themed festivals that celebrate the fusion of these two indulgent treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peppermint Candy-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-wing-brewery.md) - [Chocolate Peanut Butter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-ale.md) - [Decadent Chocolate Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decadent-chocolate-porter.md) - [Chocolatey Dark Lager Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dunkel.md) - [Chocolate Beer Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocosol.md) - [Silky Smooth Festive Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-porter.md) - [Beer Glass-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chalices.md) - [Collaborative Coffee Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-porters.md) - [Ultra-Rich Brown Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-porter-1.md)