# Candy Bar-Inspired Stouts The Vault City Nitro Mini M*rs Responds to Interest in Darker Beers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-nitro-mini-mrs References: [retailtimes](https://retailtimes.co.uk/edinburgh-brewery-launches-nitro-stout-amid-surge-in-demand-for-darker-beers/) & [vaultcity](https://vaultcity.co.uk)  The [Vault City Nitro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-dubaistyle-chocolate-pistachio) Mini M*rs nitro stout has been announced by the Edinburgh brewery as an upcoming libation that pays homage to an iconic chocolate bar as well as the brand's existing offerings. The beer is reported to be the brewery's first-ever [nitro pastry stout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-guinness-pasty) that boasts a smooth, velvety mouthfeel that has a lower ABV than its other offerings. The beer comes in response to increasing demand for darker beers and could help to quell concerns amongst drinkers who have been lamenting recent [shortages of Guinness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-x-guinness) in many markets. Co-Founder Steven Smith-Hay spoke on the Vault City Nitro Mini M*rs nitro stout saying, "We believe the product we’re launching is a sparkling new gem in the stout category, with a smooth, sweet, and velvety finish appealing to a wide range of consumers, from sector incomers to incumbents. As St Patrick’s Day approaches, we’re encouraging beer-drinkers to look beyond the black stuff and sample something new – they might even like it better!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 36% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Nitro-infused Craft Beers:** Craft breweries are experimenting with nitro infusion to create smooth, velvety beer textures that mimic popular dessert flavors. - **Candy-inspired Alcoholic Beverages:** There is a growing trend of alcoholic drinks modeled after beloved candy bars, appealing to consumers' sense of nostalgia and adventurous palates. - **Low-abv Specialty Stouts:** The development of low-alcohol-by-volume stouts is gaining momentum as breweries cater to consumers seeking flavorful beers without high alcohol content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Brewing:** The craft beer industry is adapting to consumer demand for unique and experimental flavors, pushing boundaries with ingredients and brewing techniques. - **Confectionery-flavored Alcohol:** Alcoholic beverage makers are entering the market with confectionery-infused flavors, tapping into a crossover appeal between candy and adult drinks. - **Nitrogen-enabled Beverage Technology:** Advancements in nitrogen-enabled beverage technologies are facilitating the production of diverse drink textures that traditional carbonation cannot achieve. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Chocolate Pastry Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-dubaistyle-chocolate-pistachio.md) - [Festive Coffee-Inspired Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-stout-latte.md) - [Rich Nitrogen-Infused Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffreys-black-stout.md) - [Malt Drink Brand Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermalt-stout.md) - [Nostalgic Scottish Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city.md) - [Fantastical Sour Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-marvellous-liquids.md) - [Soda-Inspired Beer Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vault-city-iron-brew.md) - [Nutty Co-Branded Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-roast-peanut-stout.md) - [Stout-Inspired Cream Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballycastle-stout.md)