# Corndog-Flavored Beers The State Fair of Texas' Flavored Ale Emulates the Smokiness of a Corndog By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-ale References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/texas-state-fair-food-2018) & [bigtex](https://bigtex.com/plan-your-visit/food/new-food/) Those who will be attending the State Fair of Texas this year have the opportunity to sample a wide range of fun new food and beverages, and adults will be able to taste a uniquely flavored ale. True to its name, the Corn Dog Ale takes inspiration from a [battered, deep-fried sausage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-mozza-dog) and as the State Fair of Texas describes, it was formulated to "evoke the flavor and aroma of a classic, delicious corndog." The [amber ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-amber-ale) was made with a blend of Pale 2-Row barleys, caramel malt and smoked malt, plus eight specially selected [herbs and spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-light-chelada-tajin) to recreate the smokiness of the classic state fair food. To complete the unconventional drinking experience, the State Fair of Texas serves the Corn Dog Ale in a glass that's rimmed with yellow mustard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 23% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty-food Flavored Beverages:** Beverage companies can explore creating unique and fun flavors inspired by popular food items. - **Smoky-flavored Beers:** Breweries can experiment with different malts and spices to create a range of smoky-flavored beers. - **Event-inspired Beverages:** Beverage companies can collaborate with event organizers to create limited-edition and themed drinks for attendees. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can diversify their product range by creating unique flavored beverages inspired by popular food items. - **Brewery:** Breweries can create a market for novel and unique beers by developing smoky-flavored options with a range of malts and spices. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can enhance their offerings by collaborating with beverage companies to create limited-edition and themed drinks for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Seasonal Pecan Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-pecan-ale.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotnranch-corn-dog.md) - [Frankfurter-Flavored Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awesome-sauce-bun-length.md) - [Cheesy Chili Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-chili-cheese-brew.md) - [Korean Cuisine Corndogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopo-corn-dog.md) - [Asian Cuisine-Flavored Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dokkaebier.md) - [Midwestern Beer-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfest-beer-brats.md) - [Pretzels-Stuffed Oktoberfest Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-oktoberwrst-sausage.md)