# Berry-Laden Hefeweizen Beers This Beer Uses Real Raspberries For a Delectably Tart & Sweet Taste By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-hefeweizen-beer References: [americancraftbeer](https://www.americancraftbeer.com/weekend-beer-new-pastry-sours-and-fruit-ales/) & [schlafly](https://www.schlafly.com/beers/rha-pack/)  [Schlafly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-variety-packs) Beer, a [craft brewery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-plum-sour) based in St. Louis, Missouri, is offering its famous Raspberry Hefeweizen beer, which is known for its use of [real raspberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-beer1) that are bursting with flavor, rather than flavorings and extracts. This delicious Raspberry Hefeweizen beer utilizes raspberries during the early fermentation stage, which results in a beer that has a truly irresistible foggy pink appearance. As far as the flavor profile is concerned, this hefeweizen beer is just right in terms of sweetness without overpowering and is low in bitterness, with an overall taste that balances tart and sweet to perfection. Schlafly's Raspberry Hefeweizen beer is available for purchase in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles for $9.99 or 12-packs of 16-ounce cans for $17.99. Image Credit: Schlafly Beer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Real-fruit Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to cater to consumers who prefer natural ingredients and flavors over artificial additives. - **Limited-edition Beers:** Opportunity for craft breweries to create buzz and attract new customers with exclusive, seasonal, or one-time-only beer offerings. - **Craft Beverage Trends:** Opportunity for breweries to tap into the growing consumer interest in artisanal and small-batch beverages. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can differentiate themselves by offering unique and high-quality beer offerings that appeal to consumers' taste preferences. - **Food and Beverage:** Bars and restaurants can capitalize on the popularity of craft beers like Schlafly's Raspberry Hefeweizen by offering them on their menus to attract customers. - **Agriculture:** Breweries can work with local farmers to source fresh and natural ingredients for their beers, creating a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raspberry-Laced Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-stouts.md) - [Sessionable Beer Variety Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-variety-packs.md) - [Berry Citrus Light Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labatt-blue-light-raspberry-lemon.md) - [Pineapple Hefeweizen Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hefeweizen-beers.md) - [Raspberry Lemonade Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-lemonade-cider.md) - [Blueberry-Based Fruited Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruited-ales.md) - [Limited-Edition Raspberry-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-brown-ale.md) - [Juicy Berry Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-blonde.md) - [Women-Celebrating Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womencelebrating-sour-beers.md)