As brands rush to create unique experiences through which to engage consumers, many dynamic beer activations that serve as pivotal brand touchpoints have begun to emerge. From immersive beer lounges hosted at festivals to traveling beer fridges that require a certain passport to access, there are plenty of creative examples from which to
Swedish Cider Brand Kopparberg hosted a garden-inspired activation in London's Hackney Wick officially titled the 'Urban Forest' and that featured tastings and custom flower crowns and hair braiding for consumer attendees.
28 Beer Activations
From Experiential Beer Lounges to Interactive Beer Fridges:
Rebecca Byers — Mar 18, 2016 — Marketing

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Laser-Cut Brand Logos
This Piece of Carlsberg Bar Art is Made of Laser-Sliced Pieces of Plywood

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Beer-Dispensing Billboards
Carlsberg's Free Beer Billboard Serves Samples on Tap

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Branded Festival Pop-Up Motels
Fosters and Airbnb Created a Pop-up Motel at Finland's Provinssi
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Macho Beer Bars
This Craft Beer Marketing Stunt in Japan Uses Burly Men to Appeal to Women
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Virtual Beer Pouring Stations
Heineken's Virtual Draught Display Lets Beer Drinkers Get Electronic
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Slow-Mo Brewery Photobooths
Asahi Beer Held an Immersive Event at This Shoreditch Brewery
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Co-Branded Grooming Events
The Carlsberg Ted Baker Event Celebrated the End of Movember
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Shrouded Beer Brand Activations
Swedish Cider Brand Kopparberg Hosted a Floral-Infused Event
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Boozy Bottle Murals
Grolsch Marks a 400 Year Anniversary with a Beer Celebration Installation
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Beer-Dispensing Christmas Trees
Carlsberg's Unique Christmas Tree Has Free Beer on Tap
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Seasonal Beer Experiences
The Stella Artois 'Give Beautifully' Campaign Includes a Pop-Up Bar
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Branded Backyard Beer Tournaments
The Coors Light Games is a Two-Day Ultimate Party Experience
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Virtual Flight Experiences
Stella Artois Presented a VR-Powered Bird's Eye View of Wimbledon
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Alcoholic Interactive Installations
This Beer Dispensing Device Made Networking More Enjoyable
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Urban Beach Installations
Corona's Newest Marketing Effort Brings Relaxation to the Busy City
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Beer-Branded Fashion Shops
Heineken's Fashion Pop-Up Shop Celebrates Underground Talent
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Beer-Dispensing Vending Machines
This Belgian Vending Machine Sells Entire Crates of Beer
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Multi-Sensory Dining Events
Stella Artois' Unique Dining Experience Engages the Five Senses
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Beer-Pouring Typewriters
Czech Beer Brand Staropramen Created the First Type-Controlled Draught
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Judgemental Door Locks
Heineken's Door Lock Device Keeps Out Those with Cheap Beer
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Passport-Scanning Refrigerators
The Molson Canadian Beer Fridge Gives Out Free Beers to Canadians
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Musical Beer Sale Experiments
Heineken Hosted an Experiment with DJ Armin Van Buuren
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Spirited Scavenger Hunts
Goose Island Beer Co.'s Wild Goose Chase is a City-Wide Search for Prizes
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Alcohol Pop-Up Lounges
The Heineken Pop-Up City Lounge Debuted at the London Design Festival
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Work-Friendly Beers
Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Interactive Tequila Installations
Patrón El Alto Hosted a Unique Pop-Up at Heathrow Airport
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Beer Enthusiast Campaigns
Yard House Searches for its Chief Beer Officer Amongst Fans
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Engaging Airport Activations
Immersive Aperol Experiences Transform Punta del Este Airport
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Video Game-Branded Root Beers
Sprecher Brewing Company Marks the Debut of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Apologetic Beer Initiatives
Coors Light Debuts a Creative Marketing Initiative — Obstructed Brews
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Olympic-Themed Beer Campaigns
The Corona Cero 'For Every Golden Moment' Celebrates Paris 2024
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
Collaboration Drink Ranges
Potbelly Craft Refreshers Were Made with the Tractor Beverage Company
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Film-Inspired Cocktail Experiences
Absolut Vodka Hosted a Wicked Cocktail Event in NYC
Digital Beer-Pouring Fireplaces
Miller Lite's YuleLager is Limited-Edition and Festive
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops
The IKEA 'Hus of FRAKTA' Honors the Brand's Signature Blue Bag
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Flavor-Driven Alcohol-Free Beers
1664 Bière 0.0% is Arriving in Sleek Slim Cans, Draft and More
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Experiential Alcohol Pop-Ups
The Cheoreom X Krush Somaek Pocha Experience Opens in Seoul
Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces
BIT CREATIVE Designs the Coca-Cola HBC Headquarters
Beer-Branded Music Platforms
Coors Light is Introducing the Chill Amplified Platform
Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations
Birkenstock Presents the Highwood Installation
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Playful Valentine’s Activations
LEGO will Launch a Le Florist Flower Truck at the Well in Toronto
Alcohol-Centric Pop-Ups
Maker’s Mark Bourbon Hosts an Immersive Holiday Experience
British-Inspired Winter Getaways
The Standard, High Line Launched its 'Hedge & Hearth' Experience
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Immersive Scotch Whisky Journeys
The Macallan Celebrated 200 Years with a Multisensory Experience
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Festive Irish-Inspired Pop-Ups
Freehouse Collective Debuts the Barrelman: Spirits of Dublin Pop-Up
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
Interactive Fruit Juice Packaging
Tetra Pak and Jus de Fruits Caraïbes Debut `Connected Packaging
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Temperature-Activated Packaging Partnerships
L.A. Libations Invests in Chromatic Technologies
Sober Open-Air Establishments
Munich, Germany is Set to Open a Non-Alcoholic Beer Garden
Non-Alcoholic Fruit Seltzers
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Line
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
Scandinavian-Inspired Yurt Pop-Ups
ABSOLUT will Host NORDIC by BarChef in Toronto
Cosmic Beverage Activations
CELSIUS Energy Promotes its Space Vibe Trilogy with a Coachella Event
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Cookie-Paired Beer Initiatives
Iron Hill Prompts Consumers to Earn Their Beer Badges
Regenerative Grain Lagers
Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes Brewery Created Kernza Lager
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Functional Adaptogenic Elixirs
Collective Arts' Botany Elixirs are Mindful, Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Major International Airport Pop-Ups
The Macallan Launched Immersive Pop-Ups at Airport Hubs
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Mushroom-Infused Aperitifs
Ceybon's Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs Share Adaptogenic Benefits with a Buzz
Football Team-Themed Beers
Aberdeen Football Club and Fierce Beer Collaborated on a Libation
Soda-Inspired Beer Ranges
These Vault City Iron Brew Beers Pay Homage to the Scottish Soft Drink
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Created a Pair of Cocktail-Inspired Brews
On-Tap Alcoholic Lemonades
Hooch Draught Brings the Brand's Libation to the Bar in a New Way
Sporty Ice Cream-Themed Activations
The Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is Coming to the UK
Festive Bourbon Pop-Ups
The Winter Wheat Wonderland Brings a Taste of Kentucky to NYC
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
The House of Caramelised Biscuit Immersed Guests in a New Brew
European Wine Stores
Thatcher’s Wine Recently Launched Its First Store in Los Angeles
Refreshingly Bold Beer Campaigns
All Day IPA Debuts a Socially-Inclined Spot and New Can Look
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
Alcohol-Free Beer Enhancers
Yops Natural Fragrance Solution Improves Non-Alcoholic Beer Flavor
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Localized Beer-Fridge Campaigns
Natural Light Unveils 'The Neighborator' for the Holidays
Relaxing Alcohol-Free Beers
Impossibrew Features Social Blend Technology
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Summer-Ready Free Beverage Promotions
Athletic Brewing Company is Handing Out Its Run Wild IPA
Gen Z-Marketed Alcoholic Beverages
United Breweries Unveils a New Kingfisher Flavours Brand
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Alcohol-Free Beer Capsules
Fieldwork Brewing Unveils Multiple New Non-Alcoholic Options
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Flavor-Forward Alcohol-Free Beers
The Madrí Excepcional Zero is Arriving This March
Easy-Drinking Rosé Beers
Carlsberg 1664 Rosé Blends Wheat Beer with Peach, Red Berries and Spice
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Immersive Garden Bar Experiences
BLOOM Explores America's First Botanical Garden in NYC
Fruity Low-ABV Beverages
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Retailer-Exclusive Craft Beers
Brooklyn Brewery and Tesco Partnered on a New Range
Island-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Liquid Aloha Brings Kona Big Wave’s Island Vibes to Life
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Sippable Summer Pale Lagers
BJ’s Restaurants Just Added a New Cool Tricks IPL
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Miami-Themed Anniversary Celebrations
Alchemysts Inc. Recently Marked Its Five-Year Milestone
French Peach Liqueur Pop-Ups
Juliette Liqueur will Host an NYC Event with Bottle Engravings
Refreshed Natural Alcoholic Beverages
101 Cider House Marks Its Anniversary with a Rebranding
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Promotional Cold Saunas
Rekorderlig Cider Launched a New Flavor with a First-of-Its-Kind Sauna
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Ripened Apple Cider Libations
Kopparberg Sweet Vintage Apple Cider Has a 7% ABV
Non-Alcoholic Beer Deals
Athletic Brewing Company is the Non-Alcoholic Partner of Arsenal F.C.
Cheeky Rapper-Headed Beer Campaigns
Vanilla Ice Saves Beers from Accidentally Exploding
Concealed Modern Barrel Stores
Studio Nine Architects Conceals a Store Under a Visitor Center
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Festivities-Inspired Seasonal Lagers
Lone Tree Brewing Company Debuts its Oktoberfest Beer
Signature Cocktail Experiences
Drink Kong will Host a Pop-Up at Aqua New York
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Mango-Flavored Fruit Cider
Kopparberg Mango Offers a Tropical Twist on a Popular UK Fruit Cider
Heritage-Honoring British Beers
Greene King Brewery is Launching Two New Products into Retail
Classically Flavored Ciders
Kopparberg Crisp Apple Supports the Resurgence of the Libation
Surfing-Centric Podcast Series
This Podcast Was Created By 805 Beer and the World Surf League
Purposeful Premium Lagers
The Vocation Brewery Hilltop Lager is Easy-Drinking
Outdoorsy Harvest Lagers
This Collaborative Amber Lager is Designed to Be Enjoyed In the Sunshine
Tavern-Style Glassware Showrooms
Gustav Winsth Designs the Bobo Showroom in Stockholm
Unique Hotel Wedding Packages
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Unveils a Beer-Inspired Wedding Experiences
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Luxurious Wine Pop-Ups
Kim Crawford will Host a Golden Wine Lounge at The Well Toronto
Prideful Cider Retail Kits
These Strongbow Pride Kits Help Retailers Get Ready for the Event
Frozen Spirit Sweepstakes Campaigns
The Jägermeister Freeze to Win Campaign Requires Refrigeration
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations
The Electrolit Campground 5K Debuts at Coachella