# Sour Cucumber Ales This Collaborative Golden Ale Boasts a Distinctive Tart Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-ale References: [hearthstonebrewery](http://www.hearthstonebrewery.ca/) & [westender](http://www.westender.com/eat-drink/the-growler/cancity-launches-vancouver-s-first-all-canned-craft-beer-festival-1.2306676) This golden ale may share the color of many classic brews, but it sets itself apart with its unique flavor. The beer has a distinct tartness that will appeal to fans of experimental craft beer types. 'Cool Hand Cuke' is a [cucumber sour ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-cylinders-origami-orange) that's been created as part of a collaboration between Hearthstone Brewery and [West Coast Canning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flagship-ipa). As noted on the can, this beer was specifically created for the beer-sampling CanCity event in Vancouver, Canada that spotlights only "all craft, all canned" beer. The expansion of global beer culture is creating demand for craft beer breweries to offer ultra-unusual flavors. Other [experimental craft beer flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-plum-sour) produced by Hearthstone Brewery include a Chocolate Milk Stout and a Graham Cracker Ale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Experimental Flavors:** Craft breweries should consider producing experimental beer flavors to meet the demand of global beer culture. - **Collaborative Brews:** Collaborations between breweries and canning companies can result in unique beer offerings that are well-suited for beer sampling events. - **Fruit-infused Beers:** Breweries can create fruit-infused beers, such as cucumber sour ale, to cater to consumers looking for new and exciting flavor experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Beer Industry:** The craft beer industry can leverage innovative brewing techniques and bold flavor combinations to differentiate themselves from traditional beer offerings. - **Canning Industry:** Canning companies can expand their offerings by collaborating with craft breweries to produce unique canned beer products. - **Food & Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can provide unique experiences by offering unconventional flavored craft beers as a complement to their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zesty Citrus Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-beers.md) - [Citrus-Spiked Wheat Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrusspiked-wheat-ales.md) - [Mango-Infused Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-ales.md) - [Tropical Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-sour-ales.md) - [Fruity Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-sour-ale.md) - [Orange-Hued Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-ales.md) - [Cactus-Infused Craft Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-craft-lager.md) - [Florally Fruited Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-sour-ale.md) - [Tart Dill Pickle Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-beer.md)