# Cheesy Lobster Dips Matty's Seafood's Lobster + Craft Beer & Cheese Hot Dip is Easy to Prep By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-08-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattys-seafood References: [mattysseafood](https://mattysseafood.com/portfolio/lobster-craft-beer-dip/#products) Matty's Seafood's Lobster + Craft Beer & Cheese Hot Dip is a convenient and microwavable dip with artisan ingredients. Featuring Atlantic Canadian lobster that is 100% sustainably sourced, the dip combines the popular seafood staple with craft beer and a blend of artisan cheeses. A restaurant favorite, this [lobster, beer and cheese dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-seafood-offerings) is prepped in mere minutes thanks to its pre-packaged, frozen format. The [MSC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoserve-seafood) Certified product includes four to six servings per box and only requires five minutes of bake time before it's ready to serve. In addition to growing consumer demand for at-home versions of their restaurant appetizers, ingredients like craft beer are being more widely incorporated by brands looking to make gourmet-inspired recipes more accessible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **At-home Restaurant Appetizers:** There is a growing consumer demand for at-home versions of restaurant appetizers, presenting an opportunity for brands to create convenient and gourmet-inspired options. - **Artisan Ingredient Incorporation:** Brands are incorporating artisan ingredients like craft beer into their products to offer unique and gourmet-inspired flavors. - **Frozen and Microwavable Dips:** Convenient and microwavable dips are becoming more popular, providing a quick and easy option for consumers to enjoy gourmet-style dips at home. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can tap into the demand for at-home gourmet appetizers by creating convenient and high-quality dip options with artisan ingredients. - **Frozen Food:** The frozen food industry can explore the market for frozen and microwavable dips, offering consumers a convenient way to enjoy gourmet-style appetizers without extensive preparation. - **Craft Beer:** The craft beer industry can collaborate with food brands to create unique flavor combinations and tap into the growing trend of incorporating craft beer into gourmet recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Lobster Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-grilled-cheese.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-hot-serves.md) - [Cheesy Crab-Topped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crabby-cheese-fries.md) - [Frozen Restaurant-Inspired Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-frozen-dishes.md) - [Artisan Cheese Bake Fondues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-bake-fondues.md) - [Garlicky Asiago Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-garlic-asiago-cheese-dip.md) - [Seasonal Seafood-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-pizza.md) - [Convenient Cheesy Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-party-cheesy-dip.md) - [Spiced Cheese Snack Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-jalapeo-bacon-dip.md)