Divergent Beer Branding

'hike' Avoids the Use of Cliche Beer Imagery for a Fresh, Bold Look

'hike' is the name of a mass-market beer from one of the largest breweries in the Ukraine, as well as a product that has been in circulation for well over a decade and was in need of fresh new beer branding.

In order to help hike better compete with emerging craft beer, cider and hard lemonade products, a bold new identity for the beer product was created. The final product embraces an eye-catching orange scheme and packaging that intentionally avoids the use of cliche imagery like hops, mills and barrels. As such, hike boasts a colorful, minimalist and modern look that has the potential to resonate with beer drinkers of today who are looking for a taste of something new.

Craft Beer
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique craft beer branding that stands out from traditional beer imagery.
Cider
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative cider packaging that breaks away from conventional visuals.
Hard Lemonade
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative, modern branding for hard lemonade that appeals to contemporary consumers.

Industries Being Reshaped

Beer
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine beer branding to attract new customers and differentiate from traditional beer products.
Beverage Packaging
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unconventional packaging designs for beverages that challenge existing norms.
Alcoholic Beverages
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new visual identities for alcoholic beverages to capture the interest of evolving consumer preferences.
SCORE
4.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 79%
Activity 58%
Freshness 8%

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