# Tech-Crafted Beers Mozilla Has Taken a Break from Tech to Create an Open-Source Beer By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensource-beer References: [theinquirer.net](https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3032932/mozilla-and-widmer-brothers-brew-beer-based-on-open-sourced-data) & [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/mozilla-widmer-open-source-beer/) [Mozilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-startups) has built itself on the idea of open-source, so much so that the tech giant has partnered with [Widmer Brothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-brothers) brewery to produce an open-source beer. The idea of a decentralized beer may sound like an outlandish concept, but the idea perfectly translated in Tropical IPA crafted with plenty of community input. This input was garnered through a survey that gave various people input on the hops, style and any special additions they would like to see in a beer. Responses were then tabulated and weighed by Mozilla before being sent to the brewers at Widmer. The open-source beer project was officially launched at Widmer Brothers brewing but this will not be the end of the beer. Mozilla and Widmer have both committed to continue the open-source beer project and will continue to improve upon the beer based on feedback from people who have already tasted it. Image Credit: Matt Smith ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-source Beverages:** Open-source brewing may become more widespread, allowing for community input and customization of new and existing beverage creations. - **Crowd-sourced Product Development:** Companies in various industries may consider utilizing crowd-sourced surveys to gather input and feedback on new product offerings. - **Technology-based Collaboration:** Technology companies and traditional businesses can collaborate to create innovative products through the use of community surveys and feedback mechanisms. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** The beverage industry could explore open-source beer creation to tap into the craft beer market and meet growing consumer demand for customization and unique flavors. - **Software:** Software companies may find innovative ways to incorporate community feedback and input from various stakeholders to improve and create new software products. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can consider utilizing crowd-sourcing to gather information on customer preferences and trends to create products that better meet consumer needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Minimal Branded Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-beer.md) - [Open-Source IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-and-arrow.md) - [Molecular Beer Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beer-printer.md) - [Sustainable Surplus Bread Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-brewing-and-tiny-rebel.md) - [Cross-Continental Beer Brewing Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-is-art-campaign.md) - [Playful Monster-Inspired Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-waves.md) - [Lager Popsicle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lager-popsicle.md) - [AI-Created Natural Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becks-autonomous.md) - [Open-Source Ukrainian Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-beer.md)