# Experimental Urban Brewpubs Toronto's 'Halo Brewery' Specializes in Unique Flavor Combinations By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-brewery References: [halobrewery](http://halobrewery.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HaloBrewery/) One of the newest additions to Toronto's burgeoning [craft beer scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locality-brewing) is a cozy brewpub in the Junction Triangle called 'Halo Brewery.' While the brand originally began as a side project launched in the respective basements of Callum Hay and Eric Portelance, now the brewery has become a go-to spot for craft beer-lovers on the hunt for something new. Halo Brewery is an industrial-style brewery, [taproom and bottle shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upscale-taproom-experience) that specializes in serving up traditional Belgian and American beers with a contemporary twist. The brewery is specifically known for using [fruits, spices and other unexpected ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-from-canada) to create specialty brews that patrons are unlike to find anywhere else. Some of the brewery's most interesting creations to date include a saison infused with rosehips called 'Tokyo Rose' and a Belgian tripel made with wildflower honey called 'RGBee.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 70% | 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 - **Specialty Brews:** Craft breweries can innovate by experimenting with unique flavor combinations to create specialty brews using fruits, spices and other unexpected ingredients. - **Taproom Experience:** Craft breweries can disrupt the traditional bar experience by offering a cozy, industrial-style taproom that specializes in serving up unique and interesting beer creations. - **Home-brewing:** The rise of experimental urban brewpubs could inspire more people to start home-brewing as a way to experiment with unique beer flavors and ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer:** Craft beer breweries can leverage the halo effect of experimental urban brewpubs by experimenting with unique flavors and creating a taproom experience that engages customers and keeps them coming back. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can collaborate with craft breweries to create unique beer-food pairings that offer customers a new and exciting culinary experience. - **Home-brewing:** The rise of experimental urban brewpubs could inspire companies to create home-brewing kits and accessories that help customers experiment with unique beer flavors and ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruity Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-sour-ale.md) - [Extra-Flavorful Artisan IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-hill-brewery-ipas.md) - [Cosmo-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmoale.md) - [Collaborative Coffee Porters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-porters.md) - [Chocolate Beer Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocosol.md) - [Sober Craft Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-craft-beer.md) - [Eccentric Craft Seltzer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-monkeys-seltzers.md) - [Honey-Laced Hoppy Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-ale.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmons.md)