# Birthday Cake Beer The Dogfish Head Higher Math Beer Has Chocolate and Sour Cherry Overtones By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish-head-higher-math-beer References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/dogfish-head-higher-math-beer/) & [dogfish](http://www.dogfish.com) To celebrate the brewery's 20 years in operation, the [Dogfish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfiltered-ipa) Head Higher Math Beer is something of a birthday cake beer for the brand. Using a golden ale base, the Dogfish Head Higher Math Beer has been brewed with [sour cherry juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mash-gangs-lesser-evil) and [cocoa nibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-orange-porter) to make it a rich beverage that's worthy of the celebration. The bottle of the Dogfish Head Higher Math Beer is emblazoned with a proud "20" along with the brand's signature logo that fans of the brewery are sure to spot immediately. Having an alcohol percentage of 17% per bottle, the Dogfish Head Higher Math Beer is definitely more on the heavier side of ales, so make sure to sip it responsibly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebratory Brews:** Breweries are creating specialty beers to mark milestones and anniversaries. - **Sophisticated Flavor Combos:** Breweries are experimenting with unique ingredients and flavors to create complex and rich specialty beers. - **High Alcohol Content Beers:** Brewers are pushing the boundaries of alcohol content to create intense and distinct beer flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries are constantly seeking innovative ways to differentiate themselves in a crowded and competitive market. - **Alcohol Industry:** Alcohol companies are developing new products to remain relevant and appeal to increasingly sophisticated and adventurous consumers. - **Food Industry:** Restaurants and bars are incorporating craft beers, like the Dogfish Head Higher Math Beer, into their menus to offer new and unique experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese Pairing Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfect-pairing.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-ipa.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarlands-sippin-creams.md) - [High-ABV RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish.md) - [Hazily Hopped Unfiltered IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfiltered-ipa.md) - [Beer-Branded Record Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catchy-chorus.md) - [Boozy Barrel-Aged Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-ale.md) - [Strawberry Lime Tequila Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-lime-tequila-margarita.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-x-candy-kittens-eton-mess-new-england-ipa.md)