# Mint Chocolate Beers Flying Dog's Limited Edition Brew is a Mint Chocolate Beer By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-beer References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2014/04/flying-dog-mint-chocolate-stout/) & [flyingdogbrewery](http://flyingdogbrewery.com) Craft beer has been on the rise recently and people are on the lookout for uniquely flavored beers such as this [chocolate mint beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-proteins-chocolate-mint) from [Flying Dog Brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuel-kit). The brewery, which is based in Maryland, has a wide-range of distinctly flavored beers but this one takes the cake as their only [dessert-inspired one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-x-mackies-of-scotland). The company was inspired by the chocolate mint herb growing in its staff garden and decided to reciprocate the taste in one of its crafts. They added peppermint and cocoa to a stout beer after its fermentation process. The stout also includes caramel, black roasted barley, flaked oats, wheat malts with Perle hops and Whitbread yeast. It is said to have a "subtle sweetness and a refreshing minty finish." What type of beer will we see next? Perhaps, raspberry cheesecake? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 38% | 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 - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can explore unique and experimental flavor profiles to attract beer enthusiasts. - **Uniquely Flavored Beers:** There's a growing demand for beers with unconventional flavor combinations, presenting an opportunity for breweries to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Dessert-inspired Beers:** Creating beers inspired by desserts allows breweries to tap into the growing trend of indulgent and unique taste experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Beer Brewing:** Craft beer brewing industry can experiment with flavors and ingredients to create unique and appealing products for beer lovers. - **Flavor and Ingredient Suppliers:** Suppliers of innovative and specialty flavors and ingredients can capitalize on the demand for uniquely flavored craft beers. - **Hospitality and Beverage Retail:** Hospitality and beverage retail businesses can leverage the popularity of craft beers with unique flavors to attract customers and enhance their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Holiday Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-holiday-beer.md) - [Peppermint Candy-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warped-wing-brewery.md) - [Raspberry-Laced Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-stouts.md) - [Beer-Flavored Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-lite-beer-mints.md) - [Delectable Double Fudge Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-stout.md) - [Chocolatey Dark Lager Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dunkel.md) - [Chocolate Peanut Butter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-ale.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanutbutter-milk-stout.md) - [Chocolate-Forward Golden Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rutters-dipped.md)