With the amount of alcoholic retailers on the market, companies are beginning to think outside-the-box when it comes to their packaging, and these inventive beer branding techniques are some great examples of quirky designs meant to attract consumers.
Beer has always been a popular go-to option for those looking to have a drink or two with their buddies, but with so many different options available these days to choose from, designing a clever label and name is something that can make all the difference. From beer companies that have bottles that amazingly light up in the dark to labels that feature pop culture references and comical catch phrases, these inventive techniques aim to target a much more youthful market looking for something more unique and tailored to their tastes.
34 Inventive Beer Branding Techniques

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Topless Beer Can Designs
Sly Fox's Unconvential Packaging Turns Beer Cans into Cups

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See-Through Beer Cans
Naked Premium Beer Packaging Provides a Look at the Product Inside

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Literal Beer Branding
New Pabst Blue Ribbon Packaging is Inspired by the Product's Name
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Secret Beer Code Beverages
The Guinness QR Cup Reveals Hidden Message When Filled With Dark Liquid
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Pop Culture Beer Branding
These Cool Beer Bottles are from Swedens Church of the Atom
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Bagged Booze Branding
Leuven Beer Packaging Greatly Increases the Portability of Your Pale Ale
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Dapper Beer Cans
Iconic Beer Brand Budweiser Introduces a Bow Tie-Shaped Can for 2013
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Radiant Beer Packaging
The 'SOL' Beer Packaging Design Glows Like the Sun
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Honeycomb Booze Branding
Nectar Honey Beer Packaging Takes the Form of its Sweetest Ingredient
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Underrated Booze Branding
Bloody Good Wine is Marketed to Anti-Connoisseur Consumers
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Jam Jar Booze Branding
Super Beer Packaging Serves Up a Quirky and Casual Impression
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Fantasy Beer Packaging
The 'satansbrand' Game of Thrones Alcohol Logos are Hilarious
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Blatant Booze Branding
The John Hollows Ginger Beer Image has Nothing to Hide
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Bumpy Beer Branding
The New Packaging Design for Mac's Brewery Beer Selections is Seriously Groovy
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Glow-in-the-Dark Lager Labels
The Interactive Heineken Beer Bottle Illuminates When People Cheers
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Novel Booze Branding
Captain Ahab Lager Packaging Brings the Drinker into the Book
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Doodled Booze Branding
Au Yeah! Beer Packaging Contents Quench a Casual Craving
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Cottagey Brew Branding
Geneva Lake Beer Packaging Takes its Inspiration from Cottage Country
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Retro Pop Packaging
The SANS Natural Diet Soda is All Natural & Brilliantly Branded
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Folded Booze Labels
Origami Beer Bottles are Decorated With Self-Folded Lilies
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Brash Beer Branding
Austin Beerworks is Swathed in Boldly Vibrant Packaging
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Boozy Rock Band Beverages
KISS Beer Blends Rockstar Swagger with Easy Drinking Taste
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Scannable Beer Labels
Digital IPA Offers a QR Code That Takes Drinkers to Brewing Instructions
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Theatrical Alcoholic Beverages
The TicketyBrew Beer Takes Cues from the Stage
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Curvaceous Beer Branding
The Nijenrode Packaging Lets the Brand's Outrageous Bottle Do the Talking
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Hip Happy Hour Branding
The Classic Hatuey Beer Undergoes a Contemporary Package Makeover
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Tiny Take-Anywhere Kegs
‘Tapje' Keg Allows Consumers to Drink Draft Beer at Home
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Whimsical Beer Branding
Hopper Whitman Sports Labels With a Drunk Eccentric Cricket
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Facial Hair-Infused Libations
Rogue Beard Beer is Made From Brewmaster John Maier's Beard Yeast
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Butcher Beer Branding
Blood Alley Bitter Ale Packaging Features a Cut-Lined Porker
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Dripping Brew Branding
Porter de Glace Beer Packaging Experiments with Messy Merchandizing
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Bomb-Inspired Beer
Smashbomb Beer Has Been Deemed too Violent for Stores
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Hip Herringbone Booze Branding
Hillards Beer Cans are Fabulously Fashion Forward
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Boy Band Beer
Hanson MMMHop India Pale Ale is Set to Release Next Year
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Quirky Paper Wine Bottles
Magnotta Wines' Ugly Duck is Packaged in Fully Recyclable Paper
Personalized Tequila Bottles
InBarrel Helps Customers Create One-of-a-Kind Bottles
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Beer Can Matchmakers
Voodoo Ranger's TallBoysOnly Matches Beer Lovers to Tall Cans
Beer Insurance Policies
HeineCare by Heineken Protects UK Football Fans Against Spills
Runner-Focused Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Tilray Brands Expands Runner’s High Brewing Distribution
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'
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Video Game-Branded Root Beers
Sprecher Brewing Company Marks the Debut of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Canadian-Made Beer Campaigns
Labatt States Its Beers are Made in Canada Since 1847
Beer-Proof Ponchos
Heineken's Pint-cho Protects Sports Fans from Spilled Beer
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Apologetic Beer Initiatives
Coors Light Debuts a Creative Marketing Initiative — Obstructed Brews
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Fishing-Inspired Beer-Brand Giveaways
Busch Light Introduced its 'Stream Home Makeover'
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Grill-Inspired Beer Dispensers
The Miller Lite Big Green Kegg Holds a Quarter-Barrel of Beer
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Digital Beer-Pouring Fireplaces
Miller Lite's YuleLager is Limited-Edition and Festive
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Co-Branded Beer Apparel
thisisneverthat and Budweiser Partner on a New Apparel Collection
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Unique Gift Bows
Coors Light’s 'Beer Bows' are a Stress-Free Solution for Holiday Gifting
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Redesigned Bold Beer Brands
Peroni Received a New Packaging Design from Smith Lumen
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Brockmans Gin's New Packaging Contains 30% Less Glass Than Competitors
Sustainable Beer Brand Partnerships
Terrapin Beer Co. & Orvis Boasts Environmental Sustainability
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Alcohol Brand Rebrands
The Edinburgh Gin Redesign is Bold and Visually Appealing
Weekday-Themed Beer Packs
Coors Light Created a Literal "Case of the Mondays" for Football Fans
Revived Ginger Beer Refreshments
Old Jamaica Ginger Beer is Back with New Flavors and Branding
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Sparkling Water Anniversary Packaging
S.Pellegrino and Future Brand Created a New Glass Bottle
Flavor-Driven Alcohol-Free Beers
1664 Bière 0.0% is Arriving in Sleek Slim Cans, Draft and More
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Adhesive-Held Water Multi-Packs
Vilsa Launches the First Sustainable Six-Pack Water Case
AI-Generated Whiskey Packaging
The Glenlivet's The Twelve Elements Collection Celebrates 200 Years
AI-Powered Beverage-Rating Apps
Bottle Raiders Revolutionizes the Review of Premium Spirits
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Brand Identity
Informative Digital Beverage Labels
Pernod Ricard Launched a Packaging Initiative in Singapore
Cup-Stealing Clothing Collections
Stella Artois' Steal Artois Collection Honors Bar Culture
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Rugged Legacy Beer Campaigns
Coors Banquet Reinvigorates Start Your Legacy Campaign
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Sustainable Liqueur Packaging
Baileys Original Irish Cream is Debuting in Aluminum Bottles
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Paper-Made Alcohol Bottles
Diageo Debuts a New Paper Bottle for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles
Finca de la Rica Features Interactive Wine Labels
Bat-Shaped Wine Openers
OTOTO Boasts an Ultra Playful Two-in-One Wine and Beer Opener
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Retailer-Exclusive Craft Beers
Brooklyn Brewery and Tesco Partnered on a New Range
Beer Brand Loyalty Programs
Club Peroni Will Offer Off-Trade Customers with Exclusive Perks
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Health-Conscious Light Beers
Atwater Brewery's Atwater Light Serves Health-Conscious Beer Drinkers
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Modernized Beverage Packaging Designs
Seagram's Escapes Debuts New Packaging and Its Latest Flavor
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
Italian Lager Packaging Updates
Outlaw Designed the New Packaging for Peroni Nastro Azzurro Beer
Artisanal High-ABV Cocktails
Art & Rev Canned Craft Cocktails Pack a Punch in Every Serving
Refreshingly Bold Beer Campaigns
All Day IPA Debuts a Socially-Inclined Spot and New Can Look
Modern Non-Alcoholic Rebrands
Flyers Cocktail Company Has Announced a Comprehensive Brand Update
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
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Loyalty-Focused Branded DNA Kits
MUG Root Beer Pokes Fun with Its Limited-Edition Dawg DNA Kits
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Eye-Catching Low-Calorie Beers
Lowrise Unveils a New Low-Calorie Beer Product to Entice Shoppers
Relaxing Alcohol-Free Beers
Impossibrew Features Social Blend Technology
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Gen Z-Marketed Alcoholic Beverages
United Breweries Unveils a New Kingfisher Flavours Brand
Fishing-Trip-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Keystone Light Launched 'Always a Smooth Catch'
Midwest Kombucha Rebranding Initiatives
Island City Kombucha Elevates Its Branding Aesthetic
Retro-Inspired Beer Cans
Premium Lager by Bellwoods Brewery is Vibrant and Nostalgic
Back-Row Beer Campaigns
Harbin Beer's Back Rack Hack Used Less-Ideal Retail Space to Boost Sales
Unabashedly Traditional Lagers
This Delectable Lager is Designed For Year-Round Enjoyment
Heritage-Inspired Sophisticated Whisky Packaging
The Glendronach Distiller Highlights Its Elegance
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Location-Specific Beer Can Designs
Budweiser Canada Debuts the Limited-Edition Edmonton Beer Can
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Seasonal New Year Packaging
Carlsberg Launches Special Packaging for its Lunar New Year Campaign
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Initiatives
Kit NA Brewing Launches Have a Kit, Share a Kit
Modern Can Rebrands
TÖST Beverages is Expanding Its Product Offerings with New Can Format
Sophisticated Tequila Packaging Designs
El Mayor Tequila Has Unveiled Redesigned Packaging
Richly Flavored Beer Brandys
This Collaborative Beverage Offers An Appealing Blend Of Flavors
Sippable Summer Pale Lagers
BJ’s Restaurants Just Added a New Cool Tricks IPL
Dine-Out Beer Promotions
This BrewDog On-Pack Promotion Celebrates the Brand's 18th Anniversary
Updated Cider Packaging
Heineken Ireland Partners with The Otherly to Redesign its Apple Ciders
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
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
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Cuisine-Themed Mustard Packaging
This Colman's Squeezy Bottle is Limited-Edition
Extra-Large Bulk-Size Beers
Pabst Blue Ribbon is Unveiling a New 180-Pack for its Beers
Whimsical Booze-Free Beverages
Everything But The Booze Sells Non-Alcoholic Mocktails in Cans
In-House Screen Printing Services
Brewery Branding Co. Strategically Shifts Its Business Model
Eye-Catching Light Lager Cans
Living the Dream Brewing Introduces the New Light Lager Beer
Cheeky Rapper-Headed Beer Campaigns
Vanilla Ice Saves Beers from Accidentally Exploding
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
Convenient Insulated Bottle Bags
Out of the Woods Boasts the Insulated Wine & Spirits Valet
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Game Day-Inspired Shots
Game On Shots Bottle the Fun of Stadium Snacks & Tailgating
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Mascot Brewery's Stuntin' is Available in Unique Summery Flavors
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Weather-Ready Festival Fashions
This Beavertown Brewery Collection Celebrates Festival Season
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Outlined Stainless Steel Bottles
Quan Yuan Designs the Cool Line Liquor Bottle Series
Quirkily Branded Beers
Eastern Brewing's 'Brand New Lager' is a Self-Explanatory Beverage
Brewery-Fresh Premium Lagers
This Unpasteurized Canned Lager Delivers a Clean and Crisp Flavor