Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has teamed up with the Flour Bakery + Cafe to create 'Sticky Bun Stout,' a pastry stout whose marvelously tempting flavor owes to the fact that it makes legitimate use of real sticky buns from Flour Bakery + Cafe.
Birthed from a casual visit to the neighborhood bakery by members of the Harpoon Product Innovation Team, the 'Harpoon Sticky Bun Stout' features flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel and toasted pecans. It is perhaps no surprise that the best possible food pairing for this pastry stout is said to be one of the famous sticky buns from Flour Bakery.
What's all the more heartening is the fact that a percentage of proceeds from the sale of this pastry stout will be donated to Camp Harbor View, which helps youngsters access summer camp and leadership development programs and includes an array of family services and supports.
Image Credit: Harpoon Brewery
What's Driving This Trend
- Pastry Stouts
- Breweries can collaborate with pastry shops to create pastry stouts that give customers a unique taste experience.
- Real Ingredients
- Incorporating real ingredients into the brewing process can create unique and authentic flavors that appeal to customers.
- Social Responsibility
- Partnering with social organizations can help breweries make a positive impact on their communities while increasing customer loyalty.
Who This Affects Most
- Craft Beer
- Craft breweries can experiment with unique flavor combinations to create new and exciting beer offerings that stand out in a crowded market.
- Pastry Shops
- Collaborating with breweries to create pastry stouts can provide pastry shops with a new revenue stream and increase brand awareness.
- Social Services
- Partnering with breweries to create fundraising initiatives can help social service organizations raise awareness and funds for their programs.
