The 'Rat's Piss' beer sounds more than a little off-putting, but its packaging makes up for the unappealing beer name. The team at the Buddy Creative agency challenged themselves to design and brand its own beer. This project gave the agency a chance to learn about the brewing process and otherwise indulge a love for both beer and design.
The beer's bottle caps have rats imprinted on them and while these creatures are typically not appealing, they are charming in this case. The bottles feature a beautiful typographic treatment, which takes some of the harshness out of the name. As The Dieline points out, there is "humor and juxtaposition of the elegant type and the brew's name."
Grossly Branded Beers
The 'Rat's Piss' Beer Has a Beautiful Bottle and Unusual Beer Name
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Packaging - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and appealing beer packaging designs.
2. Humorous Branding - Chance to disrupt the beer industry by incorporating witty and unconventional branding strategies.
3. Typographic Exploration - Innovation opportunity lies in experimenting with typography to create visually appealing beer labels.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Beer - Potential disruption in the craft beer industry through unconventional packaging and branding approaches.
2. Graphic Design - Innovative solutions in graphic design for beverages, particularly craft beer packaging design.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Opportunity for disruptive marketing strategies in the beer industry, utilizing humor and unique brand identities.