# Collaboration Pumpkin Pie Beers The Braxton Brewing Co. Pumpkin Pie Ale is Handcrafted By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-ale References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/industry-news-cincinnatis-braxton-brewing-co-gets-into-the-pumpkin-pie-patch-just-in-time-for-fall/) & [braxtonbrewing](http://www.braxtonbrewing.com/) The Braxton Brewing Co. Pumpkin Pie Ale has been created in collaboration with Graeter's Ice Cream to offer consumers a new way to celebrate the arrival of fall with a seasonal libation that is sure to satisfy. The beer is handcrafted and boasts warm, rich notes of pumpkin that will draw to mind memories of Graeter's classic seasonal Pumpkin Ice Cream that has become a staple of the season. The beer will launch officially in September with Kroger stores, restaurants and bars beginning to retail it on the 17th, while a tapping party will take place on the 14th at the Braxton Brewing Co.’s Covington Taproom. The Braxton Brewing Co. Pumpkin Pie Ale was explained by Jake Rouse, CEO of Braxton Brewing, who said, "Fall is a great time to be in the beer business, especially this year. Our new Pumpkin Pie Ale is not only a first for us, but we're also fortunate enough to once again be inspired by our friends at Graeter's. This is a beer that we're hoping will be another BIG hit with fans." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaboration Pumpkin Pie Beers:** Opportunity for breweries and food companies to collaborate on seasonal beer offerings, tapping into the popularity of unique flavor combinations. - **Handcrafted Pumpkin Pie Ales:** Craft breweries can showcase their expertise in creating specialty beers with rich, seasonal flavors, providing consumers with unique drinking experiences. - **Seasonal Libations for Fall:** The creation of seasonal, limited-edition beers offers breweries and retailers the opportunity to generate excitement and drive sales during the fall season. ### Who This Affects Most - **Breweries:** Craft breweries can leverage the popularity of seasonal flavors to create unique beer offerings that cater to consumer preferences. - **Food and Beverage:** The collaboration between Braxton Brewing Co. and Graeter's Ice Cream highlights the potential for co-branded products in the food and beverage industry. - **Retail:** Retailers, such as Kroger stores, can capitalize on the demand for seasonal libations by stocking and promoting limited-edition craft beers during the fall season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ale.md) - [Aromatic Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ales.md) - [Seasonal Retailer Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-harvest-pumpkin-spice-ale.md) - [Summer-Inspired Fall Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Pumpkin Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/possessed-pumpkin-beer.md) - [Raspberry-Laced Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-stouts.md) - [Co-Branded Oktoberfest-Style Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfeststyle-lager.md) - [Chocolate Peanut Butter Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-ale.md) - [Cake-Inspired Sweet Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koffee-kake-ale.md)