With many young consumers reaching for unique drinks that help them express their individual personality, brands have begun focusing their efforts on millennials-targeted alcohol branding that stands out on store shelves.
One of the ways that alcohol brands are setting their products apart is by opting for a 'less is more' strategy. Indeed, minimalist designs continue to impress millennials who appreciate clean lines and simple graphics that will complement their equally sharp Instagram feeds. Some examples of this approach include the geometric Switch House beer cans, the Lighthouse Brewing Company's nautical beer branding and the Swansea Brew Club's color-coded bottles.
Beyond what's on the label, millennials consumers are also interested in the format of their favorite drink. For instance, slim cans, such as those used by Crabbie's and the Kings of Midnight Brewery, are popular among consumers who want a lighter and more refreshing alternative to a tallboy can. Similarly, uniquely shaped bottles, such as medicine-style glass bottles, are an example of millennials-targeted alcohol branding that appeals to the demographic's sense of nostalgia.
50 Examples of Millennial-Targeted Alcohol Branding
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Pop Culture Wine Branding
These Church & State Wines Target Millennials
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Social Media-Inspired Beer
Hash Beer Feminizes Packaging It to Be Instagrammable
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Parametric Alcohol Packaging
These Origami Champagne Cartons Creatively Redress the Drink
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Cartoony Booze Branding
Illustrated Beer Labels Bring Playfulness to Limited Edition Packaging
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Geometric Beer Branding
Peter Saville Created a Modern Packaging Design for 'Switch House' Beer
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Stackable Character Cans
Noble Rey Brewery's Canned Drinks Feature Quirky Figures
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Hand-Drawn Cocktail Packaging
The Chuculat Fresh Fruit Cocktails are Vibrantly Branded
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Summery Sparkling Wine Bottles
The Spring Limited-Edition Vallformosa Cava is Kaleidoscopic
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Storytelling Brew Branding
Cartoon Beer Packaging Tells the Whimsical Tales Behind Each Beverage
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Smart Rum Bottles
Malibu's Smart Product Packaging Integrates Interactive NFC Tags
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Saturated Seasonal Beers
This Beers Come in Vibrant Patterns That Reflect Their Purpose
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Victorious Beer Branding
Kings of Midnight Brewery Celebrates Millennials With Milestone Packaging
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Vibrant Beer Branding
The Prime Authentic Premium Beers Packaging is Millennial-Focused
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Simian Canned Wines
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Sets Itself Apart by Serving Wine by the Can
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Straw-Incorporating Cans
Ball Packaging Europe's Newest Can Design Includes a Built-In Straw
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Nautical-Patterned Brew Branding
The Beer Cans From the Lighthouse Brewing Company are Sea Themed
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Small Batch Beer Packaging
The Swansea Brew Club Packaging Matches the Quality Ingredients
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Devilish Energy Drinks
Diablo is an Alcoholic Energy Drink with Bold Packaging
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Neon Beer Packaging
The Vibrant Labels for Bee Beer Feature Bold Purple & Bright Turquoise
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Line Art Beer Labels
Kabinet Brewery Packaging Features a Simple Yet Mesmerizing Illustrated Motif
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Festive Sparkling Wine Packaging
The Chandon Sparkling Wine Features Well Wishes for the Holidays
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Upscale Oceanic Beer Branding
The Kelpie Brewery Bottled Beer Draws Inspiration from the Sea
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Emotional Wine Labels
The Carpe Diem Wine Branding Features Emotional Portrait Imagery
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Shot-Sized Beer Cans
The Amsterdam Navigator Small Beer Can Brands Itself as a Pocket-Sized Brew
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Tropical Rum Packaging
This Rum's New Packaging Reflects Its Tropical Roots
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Celebratory Champagne Branding
These Champagne Bottles Celebrate the Alcohol's Usual Purpose
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Color-Coordinated Vodka Branding
The Absolut + Pantone Brand Concept Merges Color and Flavor
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Pull-Tab Cocktail Pouches
WingDing's Wine Cocktail Packaging Features a Hole for a Straw
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Prescription Alcohol Packaging
These Wine Labels Have Been Modelled on the Look of Pill Bottles
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Graphic Illustration Wine Branding
These Wine Label Designs are Ornately Natural and Stylish
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Mystical Bottle Branding
Two Prophets Tequila Embraces Day of the Dead Packaging
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Youthful Organic Vodkas
Vodka Dot's Branding Evokes a Childishness That is Uncommon in Spirits
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Neon Sign Beer Branding
This Wise Blood Ipa's Packaging is Simple but Impactful
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Summery Cider Branding
These Alcoholic Drinks are Designed to Be Vibrant and Youthful
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Scheduled Beer Branding
This Sunset Beer Packaging Prescribes Different Ales at Different Hours
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Party Beer Packaging
Brucuta Features Playful Labels that Allude to Frivolity and Superstition
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Robust Gothic Wines
Apothic Wines Opt for Medieval Packaging to Mirror the Dark Aroma Blends
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Canned Wine Packs
This Californian Rosé Wine is Packaged in a Case Like Beer
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Pre-Mixed Rum Cans
Malibu is Now Serving Fruity Flavors of Rum in a Can
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Fruit-Inspired Spirit Packaging
Krysp Orchard Distillery Spirit Bottles are Branded Like Apples
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Flavored Alcoholic Seltzers
Smirnoff is Now Sellng 'Spiked Sparkling Seltzers' in Slim Cans
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Seasonal Flower Ciders
The Strongbow Cherry Blossom Hard Apple Cider is Aromatic
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Brooklyn-Inspired Beer Branding
'Puffy Rat' Beer Uses Dark Colors and Cartoon Rats on its Packages
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Folk Story-Themed Beers
These Beers Were Inspired by Spooky Spanish Legends
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Medicine Bottle Beer
This Brand of German Brew Makes No Promises of Life-Changing Flavors
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Redacted Document Wine Branding
The Underground Project Features Online Wine for Younger Consumers
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Minimalist Craft Beer Cans
Scrullos is a "Crazy Beer" Concept from Sao Paulo
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Doodled Beer Branding
Brewberry Packaging is Gushing with Whimsicality Through Colors and Graphics
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Tattoo-Covered Hard Lemonades
mike's HARDER Collectible Cans Were Designed by a Tattoo Artist
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Compact Ginger Beer Packaging
The New Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Cans are Millennial-Focused
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Work-Friendly Beers
Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Launches
Molson Coors Taps Naked Life for its New Non-Alcoholic Expansion
Personalized Tequila Bottles
InBarrel Helps Customers Create One-of-a-Kind Bottles
Candy-Flavored Beverages
Skittles Drinks Reimagine a Favorite Gen Z Candy as a Beverage
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
AI-Designed Whiskey Bottles
No Two Bottles from the Label 5 City Lights Edition are Alike
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Sculptural Tequila Bottle Designs
Música Tequila Has Swiftly Garnered Acclaim for Its Quality
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Bubbly Low-Calorie Mocktails
Maison Perrier Chic is a Luxe Alternative to Alcoholic Beverages
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
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
Ready-to-Pour Tinned Spirits
Departed Spirits Disrupts the Category with Flask-Like Packaging
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
ALDI is Launching Wines in Paperboard Bottles in the UK
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Recyclable Aluminum Tequila Packaging
DE-NADA Tequila is Rolling Out Eco-Friendly Packaging
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
Wonderland Cocktails Launched Five New Canned Refreshments
Redesigned Bold Beer Brands
Peroni Received a New Packaging Design from Smith Lumen
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Brockmans Gin's New Packaging Contains 30% Less Glass Than Competitors
Celebratory Cartoon Beverage Branding
ShineWater Limited Edition Trolls Cans are Arriving Now
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Beer-Branded Music Platforms
Coors Light is Introducing the Chill Amplified Platform
Canned Flavored Wine Cocktails
The Minute Maid Spiked Flavored Wine Cocktails are Indulgent
Functional Hydration Mixer Rebrands
Crystal Light Debuts Immunity, Energy, and Mixology Flavors
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Sparkling Water Anniversary Packaging
S.Pellegrino and Future Brand Created a New Glass Bottle
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Beers
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Has Launched 8ZERO5
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Entrepreneur-Made Non-Alcoholic Cans
Bonang Matheba Shares the New Non-Alcoholic Nectar Rosé Cans
Cannabis-Infused Canned Cocktails
Nowadays Launches Ready-to-Drink THC Beverages in Four Flavors
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Californian Low-Alcohol Wines
Arlow Delivers Healthier, Full-Flavor Experiences Without Compromise
AI-Generated Whiskey Packaging
The Glenlivet's The Twelve Elements Collection Celebrates 200 Years
Single-Serve Sparkling Wines
Wander + Ivy Packages 'Bubbles' in Patented 6.3-Ounce Glass Bottles
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Packs
SMASHD's Party All Day & Party All Night Packs are Replenishing
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
Non-Alcoholic Electrolyte Cocktails
SMASHD Captivated Millennials & Gen Z with Its Debut Campaign
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Paper-Made Alcohol Bottles
Diageo Debuts a New Paper Bottle for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles
Finca de la Rica Features Interactive Wine Labels
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Non-Alcoholic Canned Spritzes
Citizen Spritz's Alcohol-Free Cans Support Refreshment & Moderation
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Ready-to-Serve Canned Cocktails
Whitebox Cocktails is Launching Three New SKUs
Citrusy Branded Spirit Cocktails
SKYY Vodka & Soda Comes in Two Flavor Options
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
Fruity RTD Wine Spritz Cans
Social Lite Takes a Sip into Canned Wine with New Wine Spritz
Curated Non-Alcoholic Collections
Sèchey Recently Unveiled Its Second Curated Selection at Target
Vibrant Canned Cocktail Brands
Lake Hour Draws Inspiration from Lakeside Gatherings
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Timeless Gin Campaigns
Tanqueray Debuts the Classic or Nothing Campaign
Artisanal High-ABV Cocktails
Art & Rev Canned Craft Cocktails Pack a Punch in Every Serving
Casual Enjoyment Bottled Wines
Nice Wines Introduced Full-Sized, Full-Strength Wine in Bottles
Refreshingly Bold Beer Campaigns
All Day IPA Debuts a Socially-Inclined Spot and New Can Look
Personality-Packed Wines
Mullet Wines are Full of Flavor and Anti-Low-Alcohol Attitude
Party-Ready Mini Cocktails
The Drinks Bureau Makes Fun, Playful 10% ABV Cocktails in 150ml Cans
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
Moderated Drinking Campaigns
Gordons' Mix It Up Normalizes Choices Like Gordon’s Pink 0.0%
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Spiked Electrolyte Canned Beverages
Postgame Beverages Focuses on Mindfulness When Drinking
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
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
Ultralight Premium Whiskey Bottles
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra is Limited to 888 Bottles
Apple Wine Cocktails
The Angry Orchard Canned Cocktail Range Shows Off the Brand's Attitude
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Internationally Inspired Low-ABV Cocktails
Spirited Brands is Introducing Soke and Soula
Cocktail-Inspired Malt Beverages
Captain Morgan Sliced Takes Cues from Classic Cocktail Recipes
Canned Canadian Refreshments
Clearly Canadian is Debuting its Sparkling Water in New SleekCans
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Value-Conscious Bottled Cocktails
The Infusionist Bottled Cocktails are Only at ALDI for £8 Each
Mini Non-Alchoholic Wines
Starla Wines' Starla Sips Share Non-Alcoholic Wine in 2-Packs
Flat Recycled Wine Packaging
ALDI is Introducing a Recycled PET Wine Bottle in its Private Label
Retro-Inspired Beer Cans
Premium Lager by Bellwoods Brewery is Vibrant and Nostalgic
Mid-Strength Wines
19 Crimes' Mid-Strength Red & Chardonnay Appeal to Millennials & Gen Z
Premium Alcohol-Free Refreshments
Savyll Non-Alcoholic Cocktails are Arriving at Sainsbury's
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Aluminum Bottle-Packaged Gin
Penrhos Spirits Launches its Gin in Vetroplas Aluminum Bottles
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Lightweight Eco Wine Bottles
FitVine Aluminum Bottles Support Active, Wellness-Minded Drinkers
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Flavorful Alcohol-Free Beers
Kingfisher Zero Responds to Consumer Demands
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Non-Alcoholic Vegan Lagers
Firebrand's Little Wave Lager Contains Zero Alcohol and Little Calories
Branded Ready-to-Pour Cocktails
These Diageo Ready-to-Serve Cocktails Come in Three Options
Alcohol-Free Craft Cocktails
Aplós Unveils its New Line of Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
High-End Spirit Canned Drinks
The Cîroc Red Berry Sparkling Vodka Drink Adapts to Growing Demand
Premium Alcohol-Removed Wines
ARIEL Vineyards Appeals to Savvy, Sober-Curious Drinkers
Luxurious Next-Gen Cognacs
Martingale Cognac Speaks to a Different Generation of Cognac Drinkers
Canned Premium Vodka Cocktails
These Canned Cîroc Cocktails Come in Two Options
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Sipsmith's New Gin Bottle Design Cuts Its Weight by 20%
Japanese Heritage Canned Cocktails
-196 Canned Cocktails Come in Two Flavors with a 6% ABV
Post-Consumer Recycled Bottles
Sustainaholics Released a Line of Aluminum-Bottled Spirits
Miami-Themed Anniversary Celebrations
Alchemysts Inc. Recently Marked Its Five-Year Milestone
Spent Grain Alcohol Products
These Zenso Alcoholic Beverages Have an Eco-Friendly Profile
Approachable NA Wines
RELAX "Zero" Alcohol-Removed Wines Support Sober-Curious Partygoers
Updated Cider Packaging
Heineken Ireland Partners with The Otherly to Redesign its Apple Ciders
Low-Calorie Canned Wines
Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc Fizz Has a Less Than 0.5% ABV
Bar-Strength Canned Cocktails
Moth's Cocktails Make It Easy to Appreciate Quality Classics
Bar-Quality Canned Martinis
Crystal Head is Sharing Its Own Take on Classic Cocktails
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
These Round Barn Distillery RTD Cocktails Come in Four Flavors
Eco-Friendly Alcohol Bottles
This Bacardi Glass Spirits Bottle Was Created with Hrastnik1860
Approachable Sparkling Wines
Wha Gwan Glidin Comes Packaged in Beer Bottles
Contemporary Whisky Rebrands
The GlenAllachie Redefines its Core Whisky Range
Low-Cost Private Label Wines
The ALDI California Heritage Collection Wines are Less Than $5 Each
Refreshing Cherry Beer Labels
Matilda Bay Brewery Debuts New Packaging for Tainted Love Beer
Whimsical Booze-Free Beverages
Everything But The Booze Sells Non-Alcoholic Mocktails in Cans
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Refreshing Low-Alcohol Beers
These New Beers from the Nirvana Brewery are Arriving for Spring
Alcohol-Free Refreshment Partnerships
Majestic and Club Soda Announced a New Partnership
Single-Serve Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Maya’s Bottled Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Replicate the Classics
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Premium Zero-Alcohol Seltzers
White Claw 0% Alcohol Satisfies Like an Alcoholic Drink
Low-ABV Wine Ranges
Nice Session Wines Have a 3.4% ABV and Come in Two Options
Molecular Technology Whiskey Ranges
Stateless Whiskey Features Spirits Fine-Tuned in the Lab
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Playfully Branded Own-Label Wines
SPAR UK Has Announced a Series of Private Label Wines
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Light American Canned Beers
The American Rebel Brand Expands into the Beer Industry
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Quirkily Branded Beers
Eastern Brewing's 'Brand New Lager' is a Self-Explanatory Beverage
Vibrant Non-Alcoholic Wine Labels
Kally Wines Boast New Labels for Its Non-alcoholic Beverages