# Purposeful Fermented Agave Drinks Thorntail's Spicy Mango Uprising Fights for Social Justice By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mango-uprising References: [sipmagazine](https://sipmagazine.com/thorntail-hard-agave-launches-spicy-mango-uprising-with-a-bold-mission-for-social-justice/) & [drinkthorntail](https://drinkthorntail.com/thorntail-hard-agave-drinks/)  [Thorntail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thorntail-hard-agave) Hard Agave first introduced its canned fermented agave drinks with bold, refreshing flavors and the brand's latest launch, [Spicy Mango Uprising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-boi), debuted as part of a new Social Justice Series. Like the flavors that came before it, this purpose-driven beverage is brimming with [clean, natural ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-alcoholic-beverages) and boasts 5% ABV. This spicy-sweet refresher offers a convenient way to savor agave wine in a take-anywhere format, and it differs from tequila by stopping at fermentation instead of distillation in the production process. “We believe that what you drink can be more than just refreshing—it can make a difference in the community,” said Michelle VandenBrink, Co-Founder and Director of Community Engagement. As such, every purchase of Spicy Mango Uprising supports a donation to local nonprofits fighting for social justice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 41% - 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 - **Socially-conscious Alcoholic Beverages:** Purpose-driven alcoholic drinks like Thorntail's Spicy Mango Uprising are aligning consumer preferences with social advocacy by linking purchases to charitable donations. - **Fermentation-only Alcohols:** The rise of beverages like Spicy Mango Uprising, which focus solely on fermentation rather than distillation, presents a disruptive shift in alcohol production towards more sustainable and potentially healthful options. - **Convenient Alcohol Packaging:** Packaged in easily portable cans, drinks like Spicy Mango Uprising cater to consumers seeking the practicality of on-the-go consumption without sacrificing flavor and impact. - **Functional Hybrids:** The blending of traditional flavor profiles with novel ingredients like spicy mango introduces new taste sensations, redefining consumer expectations of alcoholic beverages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** The introduction of purpose-driven products like Thorntail's Spicy Mango Uprising signifies a shift towards incorporating social responsibility into business models within the alcoholic beverage sector. - **Social Impact Enterprises:** Beverages that intertwine product sales with social justice initiatives are fostering a market for businesses that prioritize community engagement and ethical consumerism. - **Sustainable Food & Beverage:** Utilizing natural ingredients and fermentation without distillation showcases an emerging focus on sustainability and health consciousness in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fermented Agave Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thorntail-hard-agave.md) - [Sparkling Agave Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-drinks.md) - [Jalapeno-Spiked Hard Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-hard-kombucha.md) - [Dynamic RTD Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-boom-margaritas.md) - [Flavorful Ready-to-Drink Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-margaritas.md) - [Fermented Pineapple-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapplebased-beverage.md) - [Spiked Pineapple Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-tepache.md) - [Refreshing Ready-to-Drink Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buena-f-organic-quencher.md) - [Modern Tequila Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-sodas.md)