# Strawberry Milkshake IPAs This Craft IPA Offers a Hazy Drinking Experience By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2024-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milkshake-ipa References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/cackalacky-brand-launches-strawberry-milkshake-ipa) & [cackalacky](https://cackalacky.com/pages/cackalacky%C2%AE-the-beer)  Cackalacky, a wonderfully named and highly iconic purveyor of beverages, sauces, snacks and other food items that is based in North Carolina, has launched a wonderfully tempting milkshake IPA that offers a burst of [tropical flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empyrean-brewing) thanks to the liberal incorporation of [fresh strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwi-strawberry-hard-cider) into the brewing process. The 'Cackalacky Strawberry Milkshake IPA' is a craft brew that makes use of flaked oats, white wheat, crystal 30 malts, 2-row barley and lactose sugar, giving it a hazy character and a wholesome flavor profile. Coming in at eight percent ABV with 55 IBU (International Bitterness Units), this is a robust brew that is offered in six-packs and single cans. This milkshake IPA is also crafted with scant use of filtering, which adds to its strong and full-flavored character. Image Credit: Cackalacky ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 20% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavorful Milkshake Ipas:** Craft breweries are incorporating unconventional ingredients like fresh strawberries into their IPAs for a burst of tropical flavor. - **Hazy and Wholesome Brews:** Milkshake IPAs made with flaked oats, white wheat, and lactose sugar offer a hazy character and a wholesome flavor profile. - **Unfiltered and Bold Craft Beers:** Craft brewers are embracing unfiltered brewing techniques to create robust and full-flavored IPAs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries are at the forefront of creating innovative and flavorful IPAs, pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Beverage manufacturers are exploring new flavors and ingredients to cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. - **Food and Snack Industry:** The incorporation of unconventional ingredients into beverages can lead to new flavor profiles and collaborations in the food and snack industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Punctuated Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitpunctuated-hazy-ipa.md) - [Tangerine-Laced Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangrine-hazy-ipa.md) - [Peach-Infused Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-hazy-ipa.md) - [Tropical Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-hazy-ipa.md) - [Extra-Flavorful Artisan IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-hill-brewery-ipas.md) - [Double Dry-Hopped Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryhopped-hazy-ipa.md) - [Strawberry-Spiked Blonde Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-blonde-ale.md) - [Lusciously Aromatic Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-hazy-ipa.md) - [Tropics-Tinged Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murky-hazy-ipa.md)