# Canned Nitro Sour Beers Rhinegeist Brewery Launched a Gose Sour Ale, Dubbed 'Cobbstopper' By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobbstopper References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/rhinegeist-brewery-releases-nitro-cobbstopper-gose-sour-ale) & [rhinegeist](https://rhinegeist.com/beer/) [Rhinegeist Brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-bones-thc-beverage), the Ohio-based brewery founded in 2013, recently announced the launch of its first [canned nitro beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-nitro-mini-mrs), cleverly named 'Cobbstopper.' This [gose sour ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-cylinders-origami-orange) is crafted with vanilla, peach, and lactose and features notes of tart and fruity cobbler alongside soft spices. “By using nitrogen gas instead of CO2, we are adding a creamy texture to complement the dessert notes in the beer, creating a unique drinking experience,” said Cole Hackbarth, director of brewery operations at Rhinegeist. “It also gives the classic cascading head for a visual experience to match the flavor.” The Cobbstoper features a drop of liquid nitrogen that flashes into nitrogen gas after the lid is sealed. While some of the gas is absorbed into the beer, much of it remains in the headspace and is realized when opened. Image Credit: Rhinegeist Brewery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nitro Beer:** Opportunity for breweries to experiment with using nitrogen gas instead of CO2 to create unique drinking experiences. - **Sour Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to infuse sour notes into their beers for a tart and fruity flavor profile. - **Canned Craft Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to expand their product offerings and make craft beer more accessible to consumers through canned packaging. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries have an opportunity to stand out and create unique offerings by experimenting with nitro and sour beers and exploring canned packaging options. - **Packaging Industry:** As breweries increasingly turn to canned packaging for their products, there is an opportunity for the packaging industry to innovate and improve the quality and sustainability of canned products. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Consumers' tastes are changing, providing an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to create new and exciting products, flavors, and experiences, such as nitro sour beers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nitrogen-Infused Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nitro-pepsi.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Nitro Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-nitro-stout.md) - [Zesty Summer-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snocone-lemon-lime.md) - [British Stout Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightjar.md) - [Luxurious Nitro Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inversion-nitro-cocktails.md) - [Canned Nitro-Infused Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitroinfused-cold-coffee.md) - [Nitro-Infused Cream Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-brew-1.md) - [Citrusy Gose-Style Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosestyle-ale.md) - [Zesty Citrus Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-beers.md)