# Government-Subsidized Beer Kid Rock's Detroit Brew Gets Badass Tax Incentive By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subsidizing-beer-kid-rocks-detroit-beer-gets-tax-incentive References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/02/18/kid-rocks-beer-to-create-michigan-jobs/) & [walletpop](http://www.walletpop.com/article/_a/bbdp/kid-rock-to-get-his-own-craft-beer/349369) Celebs love to attach their brand to fine wines and liquor. But [celebrity beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-brew-beers) is new. Fans of Kid Rock will be able to partake of the hops brewed in Michigan as the result of a $723,000 tax break given to the brewery. Drinks America announced Kid Rock's beer earlier, but the free government cheese made it happen far faster. Drinks America is the same company that handles The Donald's vodka, [Dr Dre's cognac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-edition-branson-cognac) and [Willie Nelson's bourbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-club-bourbon). **Implications** - The rockstar's brew will be branded to capture both the essence of Rock and Roll and the American lifestyle. Though its name is still up in the air, prioritizing these elements gives the beer a persona that is both marketable and appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Celebrity-branded Beer:** Opportunity for breweries to collaborate with celebrities to create unique branded beers that cater to specific fan bases. - **Government Subsidies for Alcohol Industry:** Government incentives for breweries and distilleries can encourage growth and investment in the industry. - **Branding Based on Lifestyle and Identity:** Crafting a brand with a distinct personality that aligns with consumer lifestyles and interests can help boost market appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The alcohol industry can explore more collaborations with celebrities as a marketing strategy to capture niche markets and generate brand buzz. - **Government and Politics:** Government subsidies and tax breaks for the alcohol industry can stimulate economic growth and job creation. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Branding strategies that emphasize lifestyle and identity can increase product desirability and resonate with target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Country Singer-Commemorating Pilsners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-beer.md) - [Hip-Hop Craft Beer Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collab.md) - [Light American Canned Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-rebel.md) - [Beer-Branded Fictitious Record Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-light-records.md) - [Band-Backed Non-Alcoholic Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kittiepig-non-alcoholic-beer.md) - [K-Pop Star-Backed Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-starbacked-lager.md) - [Beer Relaunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-american-beer-unveils.md) - [Hockey Fan-Targeted Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-deal-brewing.md) - [Collaborative Rock Band-Branded Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashing-pumpkins-bourbon.md)