We’re now a little over a month into 2021, and some of the year’s most popular beer trends are starting to rise to the top. 2021 is an unconventional year in many ways, and that has extended to the world of beer as well. Here are some of the top trends that you can expect to be popular this year.
Virtual Tasting Sessions
The ongoing global health crisis has made it difficult for us to make plans to meet friends at beer-tasting spots and enjoy trying different brews together. Many people have instead opted for virtual tasting sessions via video call in which everyone tries the same beers and discusses them together.
Whiskey-Infused Beers
We have seen whiskey-infused beers in the past, largely created by barrel-aging strong brews in receptacles previously used for aging whiskey. That trend is especially hot this year, with a number of craft breweries taking on this trend with porters, imperial ales, and other strong beers.
Creative Lagers
Craft breweries have largely focused on warm-fermented ales for the past twenty years, believing that they have a better, more varied canvas upon which to work. However, we have already begun to see a selection of daring lagers come out this year, something which is worth keeping an eye on.
