# Beer-Shaped Fruit Lollipops This Sweet and Sour Lollipop is in the Shape of a Beer Mug By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-sour-lollipop References: [mexicanspecialties](http://www.mexicanspecialties.com/site/910459/product/1032) This sweet and sour lollipop is definitely suitable for children, but its appearance takes the form of a mini beer mug. Infused with a variety of different fruit flavors, the Tarrito lollipop by Mexican snack manufacturer Dulces Vero tastes absolutely nothing like it seems. The lollipop is supposed to taste [sour at first lick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakrids-by-blow-cherry-sour), but gets sweeter as it melts more. Why it is [shaped like an alcoholic beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lager-popsicle) is not stated. However, this clever design surely catches a lot more attention at the corner store than just a regular spherically shaped lollipop. Though adults may be a little disappointed to find out they have no actual correlation to beer, young children probably feel cool sucking on a forbidden drink-shaped candy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet-sour Combination:** Opportunity to create unique flavor combinations that provide a contrast of sweet and sour tastes. - **Novelty Shaped Candy:** Potential for creating lollipops or candies in unconventional shapes to stand out and capture attention. - **Misleading Design:** Possibility to develop products with design elements that surprise and intrigue consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating unconventional and unique candy shapes and flavors. - **Children's Snacks:** Opportunity to develop fun and engaging snacks that appeal to younger demographics. - **Novelty Gifts:** Potential for creating novelty items that elicit surprise and delight in a gifting context. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Super-Sour Lollipop Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-sour.md) - [Gel-Infused Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-frooze-pop.md) - [Oversized Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-big-bear-pop.md) - [Jumbo Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nassau-candy.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Lollipop-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolly-poppin-chupa-chups-popcorn.md) - [Filled-Center Cheese Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-lollipop.md) - [Drumstick-Shaped Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-fresquito.md)