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

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Gold Flake Champagne
Gold-Cuvée With 23K Gold

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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
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
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
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
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'
Rapper-Approved Functional Drinks
Snoop Dogg and Harmony Craft Beverages Launch Iconic Tonics
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Canadian-Made Beer Campaigns
Labatt States Its Beers are Made in Canada Since 1847
Next-Gen Drinking Games
Almost Friday Features Four Mini-Games for Adults & Beer Can-Shaped Cards
Trendy Sobriety Campaigns
Maison Perrier's Sober Chic Campaign Redefines Alcohol-Free Elegance
Limited-Edition Water Kegs
Liquid Death X Kylie Kelce Give Hydration a Hardcore Upgrade
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
Iconic Vodka Cocktails
Absolut Introduces Convenient Ready-to-Serve Cocktails
Spoof Wine Merchants
Aldi's "Justin Youraldi" Made Affordably Priced Wines Seem More Expensive
Rebellious Non-Alcoholic Whiskey
WhistlePig & Alice Cooper Introduce a Non-Alcoholic Drink
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
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Japanese-Inspired Seltzer Launches
Suntory’s Unusual Your Usual Campaign is Authentically Quirky
Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections
Vintage Wine Estates Unveils House of the Dragon Cider and Wine
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
Wonderland Cocktails Launched Five New Canned Refreshments
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Lighthearted Football Campaigns
Jim Beam x Keegan-Michael Key Present the ‘7 Stages of Defeat’
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
BAC-Reducing Beverages
Sure Shot is the World's First Clinically Proven Alcohol Reducer
Inaugural Zero-Proof Awards
Bottle Raiders Has Established the Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards
Weekday-Themed Beer Packs
Coors Light Created a Literal "Case of the Mondays" for Football Fans
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
Approachable Canned Wine Ranges
19 Crimes Canned Wines Come in Two Options Perfect for Anytime
Alcoholic Boba Beverages
Boba Pops is the World's Only Patented Alcoholic Popping Boba
Flavor-Driven Alcohol-Free Beers
1664 Bière 0.0% is Arriving in Sleek Slim Cans, Draft and More
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
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
Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns
This Bear Fight Whiskey Ad Stars Gabriel Macht
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
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
Cheeky Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Events
Mindful Drinking Fest Boasts the NO FUN Cocktail Competition
AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines
19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences Debuted a Halloween Wine
One-Cent 6-Packs
The Finnish Long Drink's Packs for a Penny Encourage At-Home Drinking
Alcohol-Free Chinese Lagers
The 'Tsingtao 0.0' Beverage Offers Booze-Free Beer-Drinking Pleasure
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
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Can Clip Gadgets
Draft Top Transforms Camp-Side Sipping with Lightweight Innovation
Festive Ready-To-Drink Canned Cocktails
Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka Launches 12 Days of Holiday
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
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
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
Celebratory Beverage Ads
Miller Lite’s ‘Legendary Stories’ Campaign Celebrates 50 Years
Juicy Wine Cocktails
Drop Needle Drinks Combines California Sparkling Wine and Zesty Citrus Juice
Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes
Craftmix's Holiday Variety Pack Activates with Alcohol, Water & Ice
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
Wine Content Creator Programs
Aldi's Winefluencer Club Makes Wine Discovery Accessible and Fun
Fruity RTD Wine Spritz Cans
Social Lite Takes a Sip into Canned Wine with New Wine Spritz
Limited-Edition Rail Safety Beers
Avanti West Coast Launched the Safety Thirst Low-Alcohol Beer
Boozy Christmas Cocktail Packs
The Wonderland 12 Cocktails of Christmas is Available from BrewDog
Californian Canned Cocktails
Cali Cocktails Share the Taste of Agave Wine and Crisp Carbonation
Personality-Packed Wines
Mullet Wines are Full of Flavor and Anti-Low-Alcohol Attitude
Glittering New Years Drinks
Dutch Bros is Encouraging People to Add Shine to Their Favorite Drinks
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Moderated Drinking Campaigns
Gordons' Mix It Up Normalizes Choices Like Gordon’s Pink 0.0%
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
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Non-Alcoholic Functional Beverages
Dappy is Infused with Mood-Boosting, Energizing Ingredients
Expansive RTD Libation Lineups
The Mixed-Up Cocktail Co. Offers 11 Drinks to Choose From
Hard Soft Drink Refreshments
Bottlegreen Vodka Spritz Was Created with Edwards 1902
Relaxing Alcohol-Free Beers
Impossibrew Features Social Blend Technology
Approachable NA Wines
RELAX "Zero" Alcohol-Removed Wines Support Sober-Curious Partygoers
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
Gen Z-Marketed Alcoholic Beverages
United Breweries Unveils a New Kingfisher Flavours Brand
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
Premium Zero-Proof Alcohol Alternatives
Team Spirits Boasts Sophisticated Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Premium Alcohol-Removed Wines
ARIEL Vineyards Appeals to Savvy, Sober-Curious Drinkers
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
Sangria-Inspired Zero-Proof Beverages
TÖST Beverages Expands Its Premium Non-Alcoholic Portfolio
High-ABV Tailgate Drinks
Big Sipz's Tailgate Tour Shares a Taste of New Ready-to-Drink Flavors
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Island-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Liquid Aloha Brings Kona Big Wave’s Island Vibes to Life
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
Fruity Low-ABV Beverages
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Health-Conscious Holiday Drink Ads
This TENZING Christmas Ad Sees Santa Opting for a New Drink
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Branded Spirit Competitions
The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Returns in 2025
Ready-To-Drink Vodka Cocktails
Zeroes Beverages Debuts at the University of Alabama
Modern Can Rebrands
TÖST Beverages is Expanding Its Product Offerings with New Can Format
Alcohol-Free Crypto Beers
BRULO's Bitcoin Beer Brings Awareness to Cryptocurrency
Collaborative Curated Party Guides
Total Wine & More Partners with Alix Klineman
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Cream-Topped Shooters
Licor 43’s Baby Lager Looks Like a Shot-Sized Serving of Beer
High-ABV Premium Cocktails
Avenue 8's Lightly Sparkling Cocktails Feature Organic Spirits & 8% ABV
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Refreshed Natural Alcoholic Beverages
101 Cider House Marks Its Anniversary with a Rebranding
Prohibition-Themed Whiskey Lines
Buffalo Trace Distillery Debuts Its Second Prohibition Collection
Mature Refreshment Product Ranges
These ALDI Summer Adult Beverages Come in 20 Options
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Bar-Strength Canned Cocktails
These Served Full-Strength Cocktails Have 14.9% ABV
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
Playful Alcohol Ads
The New Aviation Gin Commercial Brings Humor with Ryan Reynolds
Whimsical Booze-Free Beverages
Everything But The Booze Sells Non-Alcoholic Mocktails in Cans
Healthier Drinking Habits Campaigns
ABC Fitness Joins Sunnyside for Dry-Ish January
Cheeky Rapper-Headed Beer Campaigns
Vanilla Ice Saves Beers from Accidentally Exploding
Refreshing Golf-Inspired Beverages
Craftwell Cocktails® Debuts the Transfusion
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
Non-Alcoholic Rosé Wines
Bodvár No. 0 Caters to the Mindful Preferences of Younger Drinkers
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
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