# Bottle Cap Brew Maps Beer Cap Maps Highlight the Craft Beer Scene Across the USA By Michael Hines | Published 2015-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-cap-maps References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/beer-cap-maps-wooden-hole-filled-maps-allowing-people-to-display-bottle-caps-from-the-location-of-the-beers-brewery/) & [beercapmaps](http://www.beercapmaps.com/) Beer Cap Maps are the perfect way to show pride in your state's brewing industry without looking like a total beer snob or alcoholic. The maps are made from laser-cut plywood and have holes in them big enough to hold beer caps. The idea is that you can fill the map with caps from [in-state breweries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-canada). If your drinking knows no borders then a country-sized map is also available. The [craft beer industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-is-art-campaign) has taken off in America, and it isn't just confined to one state. Nowadays if you ask 10 different people for their favorite in-state beer, you'll likely get 10 different answers. Beer Cap Maps lets you show off your state pride and gives you a reason to hold onto your [bottle caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip). A total of 26 states are currently offered, with more likely on the way due to the incredibly popularity of the maps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Craft Beer Industry:** Create interactive maps or products that allow beer enthusiasts to showcase their love for craft beer and support local breweries. - **State Pride:** Develop innovative ways for consumers to display pride in their home state and its unique offerings, such as customized maps or collectible products. - **Interactive Collectibles:** Design interactive products that encourage engagement and collection, such as maps with holes or slots for personalized items like bottle caps. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer:** Bottle cap maps can be a great addition to the craft beer industry, providing a unique way for beer enthusiasts to showcase their favorite breweries and beers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore opportunities to offer personalized and customizable items like state-themed bottle cap maps as a way for consumers to express their state pride. - **Souvenir & Gift:** Souvenir and gift industry can tap into the popularity of craft beer by offering state-themed bottle cap maps as collectible items that capture the essence of local beer culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Beer Can Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-can-label.md) - [Limited-Edition Maple-Infused Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-from-canada.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Location-Specific Beer Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmonton-beer-can.md) - [Virtual Craft Beer Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-tasting-experience.md) - [DIY Beer Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light.md) - [Patriotism-Promoting Amber Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-lager.md) - [Americana Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-of-america.md) - [Vertical Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-pong.md)