# Rice Wine-Inspired White Stouts This Unique Stout is Inspired By Korean 'Makgeolli' Wine By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-stout References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/bootstrap-brewing-and-epic-brewing-collaborate-on-son-of-a-bootstrap-white-stout) & [epicbrewing](https://www.epicbrewing.com/denver-area-events/collaboration-fest)  Colorado-based brewing heavyweights [Epic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-ale) Brewing and Bootstrap Brewing have teamed up to develop a delectable white stout that takes its inspiration from Epic's well-received 'Son Of A Baptist Coffee Stout. This particular brew, dubbed 'Son Of A Bootstrap White Stout,' takes the classic Epic Brewing recipe but adds in a whole new visual appeal. According to Epic, the goal in crafting this brew's visual aesthetic was to create something akin to [traditional Korean rice wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swrl). Unsurprisingly given its heritage, coffee makes a bold and welcome appearance in the 'Son Of A Bootstrap' white stout, with local roasters NOVO Coffee contributing the goods in this regard. A dash of cacao adds an added layer of flavor to a stout that has been deemed by drinkers as being noticeably dry and an all-round creative success. Image Credit: Untappd ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rice Wine-inspired Stouts:** Breweries can incorporate rice wine flavors and aesthetics into stouts for a unique twist on a classic style. - **Collaborative Brewing:** Breweries can team up to combine their strengths and create innovative new beer styles. - **Local Ingredient Integration:** Using locally sourced coffee and cacao in beer can enhance the flavor profile and showcase the community's resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can experiment with unique flavors and collaborations to stand out and appeal to adventurous beer drinkers. - **Coffee Roasting:** Coffee roasters can partner with breweries to bring their coffee into new beverage products and expand their customer base. - **Cacao Production:** Cacao producers can explore partnerships with local breweries to showcase their unique flavor profiles and increase brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vanilla-Infused White Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-stouts.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Vietnamese Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-stouts.md) - [Coffee-Infused Macaroon Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroon-stout.md) - [Rice-Based Craft Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makgeolli.md) - [Rum-Soaked Raisin Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stout-beer.md) - [Bubble Tea-Inspired Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-inspired-stout.md) - [International Micro-Brewed Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-of-darkness.md) - [Barrel-Aged Milk Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-milk-stout.md)