You might have come across beer advertised as ‘craft beer’ in the supermarket, but did you know that most of them are actually manufactured by big-name companies? Luckily, there is an iPhone app called ‘Craft Check’ to help you certify if the craft beer you’re drinking is made by an independent producer or a giant […]
Maison M. Chapoutier announced that the 2013 Single-Vineyard Selections (Sélections Parcellaires) are officially offered for sale “en Primeur”. With their success since the 90s, the Chapoutier Primeurs have now become a unique opportunity to acquire Single-Vineyard Selections such as Le Pavillon, L’Ermite, Le Méal and De l’Orée in Ermitage or La Mordorée in Côte-Rôtie. These […]
Starbucks has announced that it plans to introduce beer and wine to thousands of stores across the US, in an attempt to increase sales and cater to evening customers. The coffee chain also plans to roll out an evening menu–diners can look forward to gourmet bites like bacon-wrapped dates with a balsamic glaze, parmesan crusted […]
For fans of The Walking Dead, Philadelphia-based Dock Street Brewery has crafted a unique beer that will satiate your inner zombie. Aptly named ‘Dock Street Walker’, it was made to celebrate the season finale of the hit AMC series. It also pays homage to the show with its special ingredient—smoked brains. No, not actual human […]
Johnny Appleseed, a new, refreshingly sweet and intense hard apple cider with a crisp apple bite, will arrive on store shelves nationwide in the USA on April 7. Inspired by the legendary adventurer and storyteller, Johnny Appleseed Hard Apple Cider was created for anyone with a thirst for adventure and a story to share. Like […]
Strongbow Hard Cider, the number one global cider brand, announced the launch of Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider and Strongbow Honey & Apple Hard Cider. With over 125 years of cider-making heritage, Strongbow offers a distinct kind of refreshment from other ciders with these new flavors. Throughout Strongbow’s history, the brand has remained committed to […]
It takes time – in some cases, many years – for Bacardi rum to mellow and come of age. It’s the length of time the rum spends in American white oak barrels that determines the spirit’s richness, aroma and smoothness. When the rum is ready, and it’s time to retire the barrels – usually after approximately […]
Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, revealed the next components of its fully integrated, global content series as part of the brand’s Rise As One FIFA World Cup campaign, beginning with the digital debut of their first 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil television advertisement entitled, Believe As One. Centered […]
Here Design has refreshed the identity for rum brand Bacardi – creating a new take on the bat icon that draws on its 152-year heritage. The bat has been the brand’s symbol since Bacardi’s foundation in 1862 in Cuba, by Spanish-born entrepreneur Don Facundo Bacardi Masso. The bat was introduced, according to Bacardi, when Bacardi […]
Brand design agency ButterflyCannon, were tasked with redesigning the Hennessy Very Special packaging. The challenge was that the new design had to appeal not only to the young, hedonistic consumer but also to the loyal and traditional Hennessy Cognac drinkers. Heritage and personality had to be mixed to perfection for this brand. Designing with the […]