“Rising Popularity of Craft and Specialty Black Beers”
- Rising demand for craft and specialty black beers is reshaping the market as consumers move beyond conventional styles such as stouts and porters in search of more unique, flavorful options
- Craft breweries are innovating with ingredients and techniques, producing black beers aged in barrels or infused with elements such as vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and spices
- The trend is not limited to Western regions, in Asia-Pacific, local craft brewers are gaining attention by using native ingredients to create regionally inspired black beer variants
- For instance, in the U.S., craft brands such as Founders and Goose Island have launched barrel-aged imperial stouts that have gained a cult following
- In Japan, microbreweries such as Hitachino Nest have introduced dark beers incorporating ingredients such as yuzu and roasted barley, reflecting local tastes and traditions
