# Monochromatic Craft Soda Bottles These Craft Sodas Fuse Unique Flavors and Minimalist Packaging By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-soda-bottles References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2016/6/20/dalstons-soft-drinks) & [dalstoncola](http://www.dalstoncola.co.uk/) The '[Dalston Cola Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalstons-prebiotic-soda)' has released a range of new craft soda bottles with eye-catching designs. As it is near impossible to compete in the oversaturated "cola" market given the enormous influence of brands like [Coca Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-dreamworld) and [Pepsi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-wild-cherry-cream), an increasing number of unique craft sodas keep popping up to compete in a slightly different soda market. Dalston offers cola, lemonade, cream soda, fizzy apple and ginger beer flavors -- all of which are carbonated and "hand-mashed." The craft soda bottles each feature monochromatic labeling, with colors that match the flavor of the drinks they hold. The labels are complete with wording and they each display a simple black graphic. These monochromatic bottles were designed to mix "edginess" with appeal and they do just that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unique Craft Sodas:** Craft sodas are gaining popularity as an alternative to the oversaturated cola market. - **Eye-catching Packaging Design:** Brands are using visually appealing and minimalist packaging to differentiate their products in the craft soda industry. - **Flavor-matching Labels:** Monochromatic labeling that matches the flavor of the soda is being used to create a cohesive and visually appealing brand image. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Soda Industry:** Craft soda brands are disrupting the traditional soda industry by offering unique flavors and visually appealing packaging. - **Beverage Packaging Industry:** The demand for visually appealing packaging designs in the craft soda market is creating opportunities for innovative packaging companies. - **Graphic Design Industry:** Creating monochromatic labels and minimalist graphics for craft soda bottles is a growing trend, creating opportunities for graphic design agencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crayon-Themed Soda Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayonthemed-soda.md) - [Youthfully Vibrant Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirinda.md) - [Low-Sugar Craft Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoplark-the-soda-set.md) - [Free-From Craft Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langers-craft-cola.md) - [Carbonated Milk Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-milk-sodas.md) - [Retro Soda Collab Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-drinkware.md) - [Accessible Cooler Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodka-soda-sunset.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Soda Can Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-beverage-olipop.md)