# Beer-Complementing Nut Snacks Hops and Nuts are Artisanal Snacks That Specifically Pair with Beer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-and-beer References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16720-food-entrepreneur-expo-showcases-emerging-brands-and-trends) & [hopsandnuts](https://hopsandnuts.com/products/classic-craft-sampler-pack-1) Nuts and beer often go hand-in-hand and Hops and Nuts offers an elevated take on this pairing by creating [artisanal nut snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-peanut) that are designed to pair with craft beer or wine. In the Classic Craft Sampler Pack, there's a selection of craft roasted peanuts that range from Lager and Lime Peanuts and Chocolate Porter Peanuts to Hatch and Hops IPA Peanuts. For wine lovers, there are also products like The [Tasty Nut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-american-road-trip-menu) Vineyard Red Wine Nuts. Ordinarily, Hops and Nuts' products can be found in breweries and wineries across the United States but due to closures, it is now focusing on direct-to-consumer sales. Soon, Hops and Nuts will be introducing fresh new packaging and a new name: [Sippin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarlands-sippin-creams) Snax. Image Credit: Hops and Nuts ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beer-specific Nutty Snacks:** Creating snacks that are specifically designed to pair with beer presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing craft beer market. - **Direct-to-consumer Sales:** With the shift towards direct-to-consumer sales, companies that offer unique and high-quality products, like artisanal nut snacks, have the opportunity for increased sales without relying on traditional retail distribution channels. - **Wine and Nut Pairings:** Expanding into the wine market by creating nut snacks that are specifically designed to pair with wine alongside beer offers a new market for companies to explore. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Industry:** Companies can innovate within the snack food industry by creating products that are specifically targeted towards niche markets, like beer and wine enthusiasts. - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries and beer shops can increase revenue and customer loyalty by partnering with companies that offer complementary snacks designed to pair with their craft beers. - **Direct-to-consumer Industry:** Direct-to-consumer companies that offer unique and high-quality products, like Hops and Nuts' artisanal nut snacks, can take advantage of the growing consumer trend towards buying products online without relying on traditional retail channels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bar-Inspired Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-nut-mix.md) - [Charcuterie-Inspired Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbus-craft-nuts.md) - [Skinless Gourmet Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuffnut.md) - [Premium Bar Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-pub-mix.md) - [Bourbon-Specific Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-buddies.md) - [Online Artisan Holiday Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutscom-holiday-snacks.md) - [Flavor-Packed Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-sol.md) - [Gin-Paired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-and-craft-gin-club.md) - [Flavored Artisanal Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-roasted-nuts.md)