# Cryptic Beer Labels These Color-Coded Beer Label Designs Use Printing Industry Terms By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-label-design References: [packagingdigest](http://www.packagingdigest.com/labels/can-you-read-this-coded-beer-label-1607) & [shop.to-ol.dk](http://shop.to-ol.dk/) Denmark's TO ØL Brewery is now making a [six-piece beverage line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-beers) with unique beer label designs. The products have names like Mr. Blue, Mr. Orange and Mr. Pink, which are identified by labels that reference the [CMYK color combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jagermeister-x-pantone) that are used in four-color process printing. Each bottle has a code and a corresponding neck label that is printed in the same CMYK color combination. The Mr. White bottle stands out from the rest because it features a design that shows where it lands on the color spectrum in relation to Mr. Blue and Mr. Blonde. These intriguing beer label designs will catch the eyes of beer enthusiasts and graphic design lovers alike. Soon, the TO ØL Brewery will also be unveiling a Mr. Brown bottle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Color-coded Labels:** As consumers demand more interactive packaging, the use of color-coded labels provides a unique opportunity to engage with customers. - **Minimalistic Design:** Minimalistic label designs, like those seen on TO ØL's beer bottles, offer a chance for companies to differentiate their products in a crowded market. - **Printing Industry References:** Referencing industry terms or processes, as seen on TO ØL's beer labels, can provide a way to stand out while highlighting a product's unique features. ### Where This Applies - **Brewing Industry:** Breweries can use unique label designs to capture the attention of consumers and set themselves apart in a crowded market. - **Packaging Industry:** The use of color-coded labels and interactive packaging presents an opportunity for the packaging industry to create new and engaging designs. - **Graphic Design Industry:** The growing demand for unique and minimalistic packaging designs creates an opening for graphic designers to showcase their skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-bottles.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Artistic Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-legends.md) - [Refreshing Cherry Beer Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tainted-love-beer.md) - [Retro-Inspired Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellwoods-brewery.md) - [Vice-Inspired IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-ipa.md) - [Colorful Kombucha Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-kombucha-branding.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Eye-Catching Low-Calorie Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowrise.md)