# Character-Filled Beer Jugs The Custom Handmade Growlers by Carlburg Pottery are Wicked By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-handmade-growlers References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/custom-handmade-growlers/) & [handmadegrowlers](http://www.handmadegrowlers.com/) Once beer lovers lay there eyes on one of these Custom Handmade Growlers, they won't be satisfied drinking out of a [traditional beer jug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-pitchers) ever again. Filled with character, quite literally for some, these growlers are more [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-legends) than anything else. In fact, some people may simply want one or two to put on display instead of drinking out of them. According to the creator behind the Custom Handmade Growlers, Carlburg Pottery, "The sense of community, friendship and camaraderie that can be formed and shared over such a communal vessel is paramount to the thought behind the creation of the [ceramic growler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe)." Made entirely by hand in Montana from American sourced materials, the Custom Handmade Growlers are personalized by each customer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Handmade Growlers:** Opportunity for craft breweries to offer unique and personalized drinking experiences with custom handmade growlers. - **Character-filled Artwork:** Artistic possibilities for ceramic artists to create character-filled growlers that double as decorative pieces. - **Community-focused Drinking:** Potential for fostering a sense of camaraderie and community among beer enthusiasts through shared use of communal vessels like handmade growlers. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Breweries:** Craft breweries can incorporate custom handmade growlers into their branding and taproom experiences, offering customers unique and special drinking vessels. - **Ceramic Art:** Ceramic artists have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and create functional art pieces with character-filled growlers. - **Beer Enthusiast Community:** Online communities and forums centered around beer appreciation could emphasize the significance of shared drinking experiences and promote the use of communal vessels like handmade growlers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insulated Craft Beer Growlers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wren-offroad-growler.md) - [Artisanal Pour Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-pour-bottles.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Grill-Inspired Beer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-lite-big-green-kegg.md) - [Widemouthed Stainless Steel Jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrojug.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Smart Beer Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-beer-maker.md) - [Insulated Campsite Beer Steins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-grip-beer-stein.md)