# Festive DIY Booze Barrels The Pumpkin Beer Keg is Appropriate for Halloween Parties By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-31 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-beer-keg References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/10/pumpkin-beer-keg-for-halloween/) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/972859/diy-pumpkin-keg-and-harvest-sangria-recipe) The DIY Pumpkin Beer Keg ushers in fall and Halloween festivities for an adult crowd. The She Knows blog posits the seasonal item as a funky centerpiece, and moreover encourages readers to replace punch bowls with these striking alcohol barrels. While Halloween is largely reserved for younger crowds, this post reinterprets the holiday with a look at sangria and sweet boozy beverages. All that one needs for the Pumpkin Beer Keg is rounded gourds, carving knives, spoons, power drills and a standard beer faucet kit. The step-by-step directions provide an easy to follow guide. This section is then followed with a simple 'Harvest Sangria' recipe featuring white wine and apple cider, though these ingredients can be swapped for bourbons and tequilas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Booze Barrels:** Opportunity for businesses to offer DIY kits for creating unique and personalized alcohol barrels. - **Funky Centerpieces:** Opportunity for event planning companies to create and market funky and eye-catching centerpiece designs for parties and events. - **Alternative Punch Bowls:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create and market alternative punch bowl options like the Pumpkin Beer Keg for themed parties. ### Where This Applies - **Alcohol and Beverage:** Opportunity for beverage companies to expand their product offerings by introducing DIY beer keg kits and unique drink recipes. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planning companies to offer services focused on creating unique and memorable event centerpieces. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to innovate and design alternative and themed punch bowl options for parties and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween Cocktail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sips-collection.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Pumpkin Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/possessed-pumpkin-beer.md) - [Dressed-Up Bourbon Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-whiskey.md) - [Haunting Limited-Edition Beer Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-seance-kit.md) - [Aromatic Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ales.md) - [Autumnal Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ale.md) - [DIY Hard Cider Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-cider-brewing-kit.md) - [Spooky Beer Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-beer-glass.md)