Food & Beverage

Would you drink doughnut-infused beer? Dunkin' thinks so

Dunkin' has really "gone and done it" this time.

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August 25, 2020

In the 'What will they think of next?' category today, comes Dunkin' with doughnut-infused beers. The brand is making its first foray into alcoholic suds through a partnership with Harpoon Brewery, which is brewing three new variations, including Harpoon Dunkin' pumpkin spiced latte ale, Boston Kreme stout and Jelly Donut IPA, according to a news release, which explained that the offerings mark the first time beers have been brewed with doughnuts from Dunkin'.

The brews join Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter on shelves this September, which debuted in 2018. Dunkin' gave the following descriptions of its latest foray into drink-able doughnuts:

• Harpoon Dunkin' Pumpkin is a spiced latte ale brewed with pumpkin, pumpkin pie spices and a splash of coffee.
• Harpoon Dunkin' Boston Kreme is a dry Irish stout brewed with doughnuts and cacao nibs.
• Harpoon Dunkin' Jelly Donut is an IPA brewed Dunkin' doughnuts and raspberry purée with Hüll Melon and Citra hops.

"We're excited to elevate our collaboration with Harpoon this fall with the introduction of Harpoon Dunkin' pumpkin beer and the first ever Harpoon beer made with real Dunkin' doughnuts," Brian Gilbert, Dunkin' vice president of retail business development, said in the release. "We have no doubt the new donut brews, along with the rest of this new fall lineup, will bring the same moments of sweetness and smiles our coffee and donuts have created for 70 years."

Harpoon Dunkin' Pumpkin will be available in September on draft and in bottled six-packs as well as in a dozen mix pack with all the Harpoon variations.