# Minty Imperial Stouts This Beer is Infused With Festive Chocolate Mint Goodness By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-stouts References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/hop-butcher-for-the-world-garrett-brands-join-forces-to-brew-and-release-minted) & [hopbutcher](http://www.hopbutcher.com/#/minted/)  While imperial stouts are a massively popular category of beer among connoisseurs, mint is typically not a flavor that's associated with this style of beverage, which is precisely why Chicago-based brewery 'Hop Butcher For The World' is raising eyebrows with the advent of a brand new imperial stout that bears the fragrance and flavor of chocolate mints. What makes this imperial stout all the more special is the fact that it doesn't make use of a generic chocolate mint flavor, but rather uses the recognizable flavor of Frango Chocolate's mints. Part of a collaboration between 'Hop Butcher For The World' and Garrett Brands, the company that owns Frango Chocolate, this minty imperial stout is a wonderfully hearty and satisfying holiday beverage. Image Credit: Hop Butcher For The World ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Flavored Imperial Stouts:** The rise of flavored imperial stouts, targeting adventurous beer enthusiasts. - **Collaborative Beverages:** The trend of collaborations between breweries and food/beverage companies, opening up the possibility for unique and distinctive flavor profiles. - **Seasonal Beer Varieties:** More breweries are experimenting with seasonal beer varieties, such as holiday-themed beers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries have the opportunity to differentiate themselves through unique flavor profiles and collaborations. - **Food and Beverage:** Collaborations between brewers and food/beverage companies can lead to new and innovative products. - **Seasonal Marketing:** Marketing seasonal beer varieties and limited edition flavors can tap into consumer interest in unique and thematic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Holiday Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-holiday-beer.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md) - [Chocolate-Heavy Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolateheavy-imperial-stout.md) - [Indulgent Holiday Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-xocoveza-tres-leches.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Peppermint Candy-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-wing-brewery.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Delectable Double Fudge Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-stout.md) - [Viral Chocolate Pastry Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-dubaistyle-chocolate-pistachio.md)