# Coffee-Infused Oatmeal Stouts The Firestone Walker Mocha Merlin Stout is Ideal for Autumn By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-merlin-stout References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/firestone-walker-mocha-merlin-stout/) & [firestonebeer](http://www.firestonebeer.com/beers/products/mocha-merlin) The [Firestone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-ipa) Walker Mocha Merlin Stout comes as a rich, full-bodied libation that is ideal for the autumn season to satisfy demand for heavier beers. The stout is brewed with [cocoa nibs and coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-mind-x-rave-second-breakfast) to provide a velvety finish that is subtly complex without being overbearing when it comes to flavor. This makes it suitable for those who are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary without fully transitioning from beer to cocktails, coolers or ciders. The Firestone Walker Mocha Merlin Stout is infused with Colombia La Granadilla coffee for a decadent touch, while the [oatmeal stout base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffreys-black-stout) is rich and full-bodied enough to handle the heavier flavor notes. The beer is set to be available in cans and on draft throughout fall and winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 8% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Coffee-infused Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to experiment with different coffee flavors and brewing techniques to create unique and indulgent beer experiences. - **Seasonal Craft Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to create special edition beers that cater to the specific flavor preferences of autumn and winter. - **Blurring Boundaries:** Opportunity for breweries to create innovative beer styles that blend elements from different beverage categories to cater to consumers seeking new taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer Brewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in crafting unique and experimental beer flavors using coffee and other non-traditional ingredients. - **Coffee Roasting:** Opportunity for coffee roasters to collaborate with breweries and explore new ways to infuse coffee flavors into beer, expanding their customer base beyond traditional coffee products. - **Beverage Packaging:** Opportunity for beverage packaging companies to develop creative and functional packaging solutions for the growing market of coffee-infused beers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Infused Macaroon Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroon-stout.md) - [Sober Stout Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravus-oatmeal-dark.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md) - [Festive Coffee-Inspired Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-stout-latte.md) - [Indulgent Holiday Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-xocoveza-tres-leches.md) - [Maple Syrup-Infused Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-stout.md) - [Vietnamese Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-stouts.md) - [Chocolate-Heavy Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolateheavy-imperial-stout.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md)