# Blended Coffee Beers The Funky Buddha Mexican Coffee Stout is Richly Brewed to Perfection By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-stout References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/article/funky-buddha-mexican-coffee-stout/) & [funkybuddhabrewery](https://funkybuddhabrewery.com/our-beers/little-buddha-small-batch/mexican-coffee) The Funky Buddha Mexican Coffee Stout offers libation lovers a [bold imperial stout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackout-stout) that is purported to deliver an exceptional taste and finish to enjoy. The stout starts off as being [brewed with lactose, oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanutbutter-milk-stout) and roasted malts in the mix before being [blended with cinnamon and coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-stout-latte). The beer is then expertly aged in Jose Cuervo Tradicional 100% Agave Reposado Tequila barrels that help to infuse a smooth yet rich flavor before making it ready to enjoy. The Funky Buddha Mexican Coffee Stout is expected to be available for purchase in limited quantities later this month and features an ABV of 11.3%. This makes it a smooth libation that also packs a punch for drinkers to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blended Coffee Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to explore the fusion of coffee and beer, creating unique flavor profiles and attracting coffee and beer enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can experiment with blending coffee and beer to create innovative offerings and cater to the growing demand for unique beer flavors. - **Coffee:** Coffee industry can collaborate with breweries to provide specialty coffee beans for the production of blended coffee beers, expanding their customer base and reaching beer enthusiasts. - **Tequila:** Tequila distilleries can partner with breweries to age their beer in tequila barrels, offering a new market for their barrels and contributing to the creation of unique beer flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Coffee Liqueur Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-stout.md) - [Vietnamese Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-stouts.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md) - [Delectable Double Fudge Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-stout.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Coffee-Infused Macaroon Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroon-stout.md) - [Indulgent Holiday Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-xocoveza-tres-leches.md) - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskeyinspired-coffee-blend.md)