To get to the other brats! Seriously though, I’ve been experimenting with some unusual flavor combinations lately, like apple and sage sausage… It’s a little odd, but you’d be surprised at the reactions — people either love it or hate it, and often it’s the same person! What wild flavors have you tried that got a laugh?
I once tried making a blueberry and bacon sausage, thinking it’d be a hit, but it turned out to be more of a ‘why do we even do this?’ moment! Still, you never know what might stick. Have you gotten any requests for even wilder combos?
I’ve toyed with a jalapeño and pineapple mix before, and it was like a party in my mouth — some guests loved it, others just hung out in the corner. Got any tips for balancing those wild flavors, @nathaniel_w73?
And trying apple and sage sounds interesting! Have you considered adding a hint of ginger for a kick? 
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Those flavor combos can really split the crowd! I recently tried a ginger and garlic sausage that had everyone doing double takes. Might be an interesting twist to add a little umami, what do you think?