# Sci-Fi Beer Branding These Beer Labels Feature Fictional Events and Characters By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-label References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2016/7/26/probus-brewery) & [flov.co](http://www.flov.co/) In an attempt to stand out in the market, Poland's 'Probus Brewery' created fictional characters for its beer labels. The beer labels were designed by 'FLOV Creative Agency' and were created for the purpose of evoking interest in lovers of [craft beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-waves). Each of the labels is detailed and [artistic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-beers) with a variety of characters and settings. The one common theme among these individually labelled beers is that they are each inspired by [science fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits). The labels feature imagery such as polar bear astronauts escaping from a planet that resembles earth and a pig-human hybrid that looks as though it is being beamed down to earth. These unconventional beer labels work to draw the eye of consumers and get them interested in the brand's product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fictional Branding:** Utilizing fictional events and characters in branding to create unique and engaging product labels. - **Artistic Beer Labels:** Designing detailed and artistic beer labels that capture the attention of craft beer lovers. - **Science Fiction Inspiration:** Incorporating science fiction themes and imagery into beer label designs to appeal to a particular niche market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Beer:** Craft brewers can explore using fictional branding and artistic labels to differentiate their products and attract consumers. - **Creative Agency:** Creative agencies specializing in branding can offer innovative solutions like using science fiction inspiration to create unique beer labels. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design companies can cater to the craft beer industry by providing artistic and visually captivating label designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Beer Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buqui-bichi-brewery.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Hop-Infused Sparkling Water Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopinfused-sparkling-water.md) - [Bookish Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faber-faber-beak.md) - [Retro-Inspired Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellwoods-brewery.md) - [AI-Inspired Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-wave.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md)