# Spiced Citrus Ales The Upslope Blood Orange Saison Beer Contains Notes of Pink Peppercorn By M | Published 2016-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-ale References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/upslope-blood-orange-saison/) & [upslopebrewing](http://upslopebrewing.com/beer/blood-orange-saison/) Upslope's Blood Orange Saison is a citrus ale designed to capture the essence of summer through mouth-watering food ingredients that reflect the heated climate of the season. This includes the addition of a sweet and tart [blood orange juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-spritz) contrasted with the heat of pink peppercorns for added spice. Together, the two flavors create the taste of summertime for consumers mourning the end of the season. The ale is a [collaborative effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-beers) between Upslope and Hops & Pie to create an aromatic and carbonated beverage that is [sweet and spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-light-chelada-tajin). The ale is light-tasting with a brass body accented with hoppy, citrus and piquant flavors. The beer pairs well with foods such as chicken, steak and cheeses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spiced Citrus Ales:** Opportunity: Exploring innovative flavor combinations to create unique and refreshing citrus ales. - **Collaborative Brewing:** Opportunity: Partnering with different experts, such as chefs or mixologists, to create specialized and well-crafted ales. - **Seasonal Taste Experiences:** Opportunity: Designing limited-edition ales that capture the essence of a specific season or occasion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer:** Opportunity: Tapping into the growing craft beer market by offering unique and flavorful ales. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity: Collaborating with food establishments to create beer and food pairing experiences that enhance the overall dining experience. - **Hospitality and Events:** Opportunity: Creating exclusive seasonal beer offerings for hotels, restaurants, and events to attract customers seeking unique taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buckwheat-Infused Saison Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saison-beer.md) - [Dry-Spiced Pilsner Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilsner-beers.md) - [Springtime Spelt Saisons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spelt-saison.md) - [Citrus-Spiked Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusspiked-wheat-ales.md) - [Florally Fruited Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-sour-ale.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-wheat-ale.md) - [Citrus-Scented White Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusscented-white-ale.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cider.md) - [Citrusy Gose-Style Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosestyle-ale.md)