This drinking trend countdown features the top drinking trends, alcohol ads and fun with beer in the last year. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our drinking trend database, which now has more than 1,347 drinking trends.
Implications - Amongst these are Synthetic Blood Nourishment, Wacky Wine Labels and even Liquor Guns. Though strange, these innovations are sure to make you smile, cringe, and probably crave a cold one. Whether you're looking to drink to an accomplishment or just to unwind after a long work week, you can surely find something to suit you in this list of all things alcoholic.
Top 50 Drinking Trends, Alcohol Ads, and Fun With Beer in 2008
Top 50 Drinking Trends, Alcohol Ads, And Fun With Beer In 2008:
Jeremy Gutsche — Dec 31, 2008 — Lifestyle
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Futuristic Surrealism Vodka Ads
Absolut World
46
Gold Flake Champagne
Gold-Cuvée With 23K Gold
45
Touch-Screen Menus
Restaurants & Bars with Interactive Tabletops
44
$2 Million Cognac
Henri IV Dudognon Heritage
43
Ugly Drunk Scenarios
Maktub Ads Encourage Drinking at Home
42
$400 Beer
Carlsberg Vintage 1
41
Glittering Vodka Jackets
Absolut Masquerade
40
Pinocchio Politicians & Roller-Coaster Taxis
Viral Absolut World Ads
39
8 Person Beer Bongs
The Octabong
38
Synthetic Blood Nourishment Beverages
HBO 'Tru Blood' Promotion
37
Moonvertising
Rolling Rock Beer In Space
36
Wacky Wine Labels
10 Bizarre Brands You Won't Forget
35
Liquor Guns
Hijos De Villa Tequila Shooter
34
Paper Cup Wine Labels
Vinho Verde
33
$1 Million Brandy
Mendis Coconut Brandy
32
Absinthe Lollipop
Lollyphile Puts the Green Fairy on a Stick
31
Regret Trumps a Hangover
Sao Paulo State Government DUI Ads
30
Free Money as Advertising
Absolut Cash Machine
29
Nightlife Fusion of Brazil and Japan
Sugarcane Opens in Las Vegas' Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casi
28
Shotgun Shell Shot Glasses
Winchester Shooters
27
Drinking Campaigns
A Night to Remember or Forget ?
26
Microscopic Alcohol Art
Molecular Expressions: The Cocktail Collection
25
Absinthe Gummi Bears
Tailors Candies are 85% Absinthe
24
36 Inch Cocktail Glass
Giant Martini Glass Chiller
23
Art in a Bottle
Drink Your Way to Bigger Art Collection with 1800 Tequila
22
Dancing in Tubes
"The Set" Club in Miami Beach
21
Crystal Gem Bottles for Charity
$1 Million Bombay Sapphire Revelation
20
Everything on Wheels
Toyota Drunk Driving Ads
19
Absinthe Accessories
Stylish Absinthe Spoons and Grills
18
Inflatable Portable Pubs
Bouncy Castles for Boozing
17
Las Vegas Beer Pong Tournament
World Series of Beer Pong III
16
Tequila Flasks
Kaleidoscope's Canteen
15
Eco-Friendly Nightclubs
Greenhouse Opens in NYC (UPDATE)
14
$4,000 Purse Coolers
Veuve Clicquot Globalight
13
Fitness Beer
Drinking Carlsberg Lite for Health?
12
Horror Hangovers
10 Scary Party Drinks For Halloween
11
Recycled Beer Bottle Glasses
HIK!
10
LGBT Pride Alcohol
Absolut Colors
9
Beer States
Branded Label Map
8
Molecular Mixology
Mojitos With Orbs of Mint
7
Eco Wine Jewelery
Maison Martin Magiela Accessories
6
Controversial Map Ads
Absolut Vodka Appologizes for World Mexico
5
LED Sake Liqueur
TY-KU Lights Up When You Pour
4
Knitted Night Clubs
The Bordello Bar
3
7,500 Litres of Free Flowing Champagne
World's Largest Champagne Fountain
2
Alcoholic Energy Drink Controversy
MillerCoors Sued for Sparks
1
Beer Market Expansion
Anheuser Busch Launches BL Lime
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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
Adult Detoxification Drinks
Safety Shot Lowers Blood Alcohol Content by Up to 50% in 30 Minutes
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Beer Insurance Policies
HeineCare by Heineken Protects UK Football Fans Against Spills
Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges
Heineken 0.0 Presents the Gaming Fridge to Keep Things Cool
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'
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Next-Gen Drinking Games
Almost Friday Features Four Mini-Games for Adults & Beer Can-Shaped Cards
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Soda-Inspired Alcoholic Refreshments
SVNS Hard 7Up Comes in Two Flavor Options
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Refreshed Boozeless Beverage Ranges
Liquid Intelligence Zero-Proof Line Introduces aēlo
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Spoof Wine Merchants
Aldi's "Justin Youraldi" Made Affordably Priced Wines Seem More Expensive
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Alcohol Alternative Tinctures
Apothékary Launches the Limited-edition Free Spirit Minis Gift Set
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Film-Inspired Cocktail Experiences
Absolut Vodka Hosted a Wicked Cocktail Event in NYC
Glitchy Beer Cans
Coors Light Created a Special-Edition Beer Can Based on a Viral Moment
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections
Vintage Wine Estates Unveils House of the Dragon Cider and Wine
Japanese-Inspired Seltzer Launches
Suntory’s Unusual Your Usual Campaign is Authentically Quirky
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
BAC-Reducing Beverages
Sure Shot is the World's First Clinically Proven Alcohol Reducer
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Dopamine-Boosting Beverages
Illicit Elixirs are Non-Alcoholic, Caffeine-Free and Mood-Boosting
Partially Filled Wine Bottles
Tomorrow's Vintage Shows the Need to Protect Wine-Growing Regions
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Approachable Canned Wine Ranges
19 Crimes Canned Wines Come in Two Options Perfect for Anytime
Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Beers
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Has Launched 8ZERO5
AR Monster Wines
19 Crimes & Universal Monsters Created Limited-Edition Halloween Wines
Cross-Country Beer Trains
The Coors Light Chill Train Invites Passengers Aboard with CGI
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Moderated Drinking Campaigns
Gordons' Mix It Up Normalizes Choices Like Gordon’s Pink 0.0%
Artful Alkaline Waters
Bored & Thirsty Champions Self-Expression & Interactive Packaging
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
Cheeky Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Events
Mindful Drinking Fest Boasts the NO FUN Cocktail Competition
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Beer-Cooled Summer Jackets
Tiger Beer is Introducing the Beer-Infused 'Tiger Summer Puffer'
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
Beer-Powered Puffer Jackets
The Tiger Summer Puffer Jacket is Powered by Cold Tiger Beer
Alcohol-Free Chinese Lagers
The 'Tsingtao 0.0' Beverage Offers Booze-Free Beer-Drinking Pleasure
Cup-Stealing Clothing Collections
Stella Artois' Steal Artois Collection Honors Bar Culture
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
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
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
AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines
19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences Debuted a Halloween Wine
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Fruity RTD Wine Spritz Cans
Social Lite Takes a Sip into Canned Wine with New Wine Spritz
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Nootropic Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Noot Uses Cognitive Enhancers to Uplevel Drinking Experiences
Artisanal High-ABV Cocktails
Art & Rev Canned Craft Cocktails Pack a Punch in Every Serving
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Californian Canned Cocktails
Cali Cocktails Share the Taste of Agave Wine and Crisp Carbonation
RTD No-Alcohol Cocktails
!MPROV Booze-Free Cocktails Take the Work Out of Mixing Quality Drinks
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Sunset Beer Campaigns
Corona's Sunset O’Clock Campaign Creatively Uses Time Stamps as Rewards
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Hard Soft Drink Refreshments
Bottlegreen Vodka Spritz Was Created with Edwards 1902
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Value-Conscious Bottled Cocktails
The Infusionist Bottled Cocktails are Only at ALDI for £8 Each
Boozy Christmas Cocktail Packs
The Wonderland 12 Cocktails of Christmas is Available from BrewDog
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Retro-Inspired Beer Cans
Premium Lager by Bellwoods Brewery is Vibrant and Nostalgic
Commercial AI Mixologists
Tastebuds Crafts AI-Generated Recipes for the Beverage Industry
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Easy-Drinking Rosé Beers
Carlsberg 1664 Rosé Blends Wheat Beer with Peach, Red Berries and Spice
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads
The Liquid Death x Rebel Moon Collab Pokes Fun at Beer Ad Tropes
Band-Backed Non-Alcoholic Beers
Kittie and We Are PIGS Launch the New KittiePIG Non-Alcoholic Beer
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Modern Alcohol Collection Platforms
Unicorn is a Next-Gen Platform for Collecting Spirits & Wines
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Fruity Low-ABV Beverages
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Branded Ready-to-Pour Cocktails
These Diageo Ready-to-Serve Cocktails Come in Three Options
High-ABV Tailgate Drinks
Big Sipz's Tailgate Tour Shares a Taste of New Ready-to-Drink Flavors
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
The NA Drink Locator App Maps Alcohol-Free Options
Ready-To-Drink Vodka Cocktails
Zeroes Beverages Debuts at the University of Alabama
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Alcohol-Free Crypto Beers
BRULO's Bitcoin Beer Brings Awareness to Cryptocurrency
Japanese Heritage Canned Cocktails
-196 Canned Cocktails Come in Two Flavors with a 6% ABV
Collaborative Curated Party Guides
Total Wine & More Partners with Alix Klineman
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Pink Gin Advent Calendars
The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar Shares 12 Colorful Alcohol Samplers
Cream-Topped Shooters
Licor 43’s Baby Lager Looks Like a Shot-Sized Serving of Beer
Orange Wine Campaigns
Nomadica's Skin Contact Campaign Shows the Fun, Sexy Side of Wine
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus
TGI Fridays' Claus for Celebration Revives 80s & 90s Cocktails
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
The Wonderland Canned Cocktails from BrewDog Come in Five Flavors
Mini Alcohol-Removed Wines
FRE's Single-Serve Alcohol-Removed Wines Come in 187ml Bottles
Alcohol Sporting Partnerships
AB InBev Will Be the Sponsor of the Olympics Until 2028
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Status Quo Defying Campaigns
The 'We Aren't Made To Be Still' Campaign Intersects Whisky with Life
Mindful Drinking Wellness Courses
The National Academy of Sports Medicine Debuts Mindful Drinking
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Whimsical Booze-Free Beverages
Everything But The Booze Sells Non-Alcoholic Mocktails in Cans
Non-Alcoholic Spritzers
Weekday Vibes Uses Dealcoholized Wine as a Base for Its Beverages
Replenishing Mineral Water Campaigns
Crazy Water's Crazy Dry January Makes Not Drinking Fun
Premium Zero-Alcohol Seltzers
White Claw 0% Alcohol Satisfies Like an Alcoholic Drink
Surfing-Centric Podcast Series
This Podcast Was Created By 805 Beer and the World Surf League
Non-Alcoholic Bottle Pop-Ups
Dry Humor Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop
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
Curated Alcohol-Free Alternatives
House of 0.0% Shares a Selection of Alcohol-Free Drinks
Non-Alcoholic Rosé Wines
Bodvár No. 0 Caters to the Mindful Preferences of Younger Drinkers
Spooky Beer Challenges
For Halloween, Samuel Adams is Tapping into the Fear of an Empty Beer Glass
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Drink-Enhancing Cannabis Drops
Mocktail Creator Turns Drinks into Alcohol-Free Cannabis Beverages
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Drink Gift Registries
The Drizly Gift Registry Shares the Gift of Great Drinking Experiences
Curated Alcohol-free Wine Lists
Six Ivy Collection Restaurants Offer a Low-to-No Alcohol Wine List
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Holiday-Themed Bottled Cocktails
Edmunds Premium Seasonal Cocktails are Ready to Enjoy
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Humorous Wine-Themed Costumes
Franzia Wines Unveils a Set of New Wine-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Quirkily Branded Beers
Eastern Brewing's 'Brand New Lager' is a Self-Explanatory Beverage