# Mango-Infused Sour Ales The 'Cloud Mango' Ale Offers Tangy Mango & Sweet Coconut Notes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-ales References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/duclaw-drops-tropical-cloud-mango-hopped-sour) & [duclaw](https://duclaw.com/beers/cloud-mango/)  [DuClaw Brewing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collections), a Maryland-based company that has been renowned for its innovative takes on craft beer for 25 years, is launching a delicious new sour ale that incorporates an array of tropical ingredients that are headlined by pure mango puree but also include toasted coconut flakes and ground vanilla beans. The '[Cloud Mango](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-cafe)' sour ale utilizes the mango puree to provide mouthwatering and tart refreshment, while the combination of vanilla and coconut offer sweeter notes to make for a balanced flavor profile. The complexity of this particular beer is also evident thanks to notes of oak and honey. Available in 12-ounce cans, the 'Cloud Mango' sour ale is designed to allow beer lovers to enjoy tropical tastes even in the colder winter months. Image Credit: DuClaw Brewing Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mango-infused Beverages:** Incorporating tropical flavors such as mango into non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails presents an opportunity for innovative flavor combinations. - **Craft Beer Innovation:** Innovation in the craft beer industry can include incorporating unconventional ingredients such as tropical fruits and experimenting with flavor combinations. - **Sour/acidic Beverages:** There is potential for the development of innovative sour and acidic beverages in the market that can offer a unique taste experience to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Brewing:** The brewing industry can explore using unconventional ingredients such as tropical fruits to create innovative beer recipes. - **Non-alcoholic Beverages:** There is potential for incorporating tropical flavors such as mango into non-alcoholic beverages and exploring new flavor profiles. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and bars can introduce unique and innovative cocktails that incorporate sour and tropical flavors, attracting customers seeking new taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delectably Tropical Mango Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-beer.md) - [Tropical Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-sour-ales.md) - [Citrus-Centric Fruit Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citruscentric-fruit-beer.md) - [Florally Fruited Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passionfruit-sour-ale.md) - [Boldly Flavored IPA Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mango-beer-hug.md) - [Mango-Infused Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangoinfused-double-ipa.md) - [Zesty Citrus Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-beers.md) - [Mango-Flavored Fruit Cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kopparberg-mango.md) - [Brightly Flavored Blonde Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-peach-kolsch.md)