# Alcoholic Dessert Pairings This Chef Goes Beyond Wine to Pair Her Desserts with Beer and Cider By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desserts-with-beer References: [wsj](http://www.wsj.com/articles/dessert-pairings-a-glass-of-wine-a-cupcake-and-more-1430328559) & [sweetrevengenyc](http://www.sweetrevengenyc.com/) Restaurateur Marlo Scot goes beyond sweet and fruity wines to pair her desserts with [beer and cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-ale). While many restaurants offer [wine as the most appropriate pairing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-and-wine) for after-dinner sweets, Scot encourages her customers to opt for beer instead. At her New York City restaurant 'Sweet Revenge,' Scot offers her patrons unique and complex beers that feature hints of the same flavors featured in her desserts. With so many different craft beers now available to consumers, there are more options that pair perfectly with desserts. One such pairing includes an almond cake, accompanied by a dry strawberry beer from Belgium called 'Früli.' Instead of overwhelming the diner with flavors, the dry beer amplifies the strawberry notes in its corresponding cake and reduces the overall sweetness of the dessert. By pairing desserts with beer instead of wine, Scot allows consumers to experience the post-dinner treats in a whole new way. The unique pairings also allow consumers to explore a whole new range of craft beers that include unusual ingredients and distinct flavor combinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dessert and Beer Pairings:** Exploring the trend of pairing desserts with craft beers to enhance the flavors and reduce overall sweetness. - **Complex Craft Beers:** The rise of craft beers with unique ingredients and distinct flavor combinations opens up new possibilities for dessert pairings. - **Alternative to Wine:** Offering beer as an alternative to traditional wine pairings for desserts allows consumers to experience sweet treats in a whole new way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can innovate by offering unique dessert and beer pairing options to attract customers and provide a novel dining experience. - **Craft Beer:** Craft beer producers have the opportunity to collaborate with dessert chefs to create beers specifically designed to complement a variety of sweets. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Food and beverage retailers can capitalize on the trend by curating and promoting craft beers that are suitable for pairing with desserts, offering a unique and specialized selection for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-x-candy-kittens-eton-mess-new-england-ipa.md) - [Alcohol-Dessert Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vances-bakery-bar.md) - [Indulgent Dessert Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-cocktails.md) - [Cookie-Paired Beer Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-badge.md) - [Nutty Pandan Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandan-coconut-doughnut-ale.md) - [Cheese Pairing Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-pairing.md) - [Alcohol-Free Dessert Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavenly-desserts-and-cleanco.md) - [Beer-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brewers-series.md) - [Chocolate Beer Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocosol.md)