# Rum-Soaked Raisin Beers This Stout Beer is Infused With Raisins Doused In Rum By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stout-beer References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/epic-brewing-company-releases-captn-ron-raisin-stout) & [epicbrewing](https://www.epicbrewing.com/captn-ron-raisin-stout)  Epic Brewing Company is well and truly living up to its name by launching a spectacularly unique and delicious stout beer that owes its memorable taste to the fact that it is brewed in the company of raisins that were soaked in rum. This particular stout beer was crafted using thousands of [raisins that were bathed in rum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-rum-raisin-irish-coffee) before infiltrating the company's beer tanks. The end result is a stout that offers a delectably sweet taste with notes of natural sugars and a rich mouthfeel. Elsewhere, the Capt'n Ron Raisin Stout makes use of a trio of hop varieties and multiple types of malts to create a complex flavor that is loaded with depth and will appeal to seasoned connoisseurs of [craft stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackout-stout). Image Credit: Epic Brewing Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rum-soaked Beers:** Brewing beers with rum-soaked ingredients adds a unique, sweet taste. - **Innovative Brewing Techniques:** Craft breweries can attract customers by experimenting with unique ingredients and brewing processes. - **Specialty Stouts:** Creating unique and complex flavors in stouts can differentiate a brewery's offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer:** The craft beer industry can benefit from experimentation with ingredients and brewing techniques to create unique flavors. - **Alcohol:** Alcohol producers can innovate by adding unique ingredients to create new flavors and attract customers. - **Hospitality:** By offering unique and innovative beer options, breweries and bars can attract customers and stand out in the crowded hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md) - [Raspberry-Laced Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-stouts.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md) - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Rice Wine-Inspired White Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-stout.md) - [Muffin-Scented Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffinscented-imperial-stout.md) - [Robustly Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-imperial-stout.md)