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Rebrand for Deschutes Brewery

When Deschutes Brewery was founded 30 years ago in Bend, OR, fewer than 100 craft breweries dotted the U.S. landscape; today, more than 7,000 craft breweries are in business.

New look for Deschutes Brewery cuts through the craft brew clutter.
New look for Deschutes Brewery cuts through the craft brew clutter.

Needless to say, the craft beer landscape has changed dramatically, and the huge increase in competition, along with concerns of oversaturation and slowing overall consumption trends, has made growth difficult and innovation essential. That’s why Deschutes is rebranding with a simple and bold look aimed at recapturing its market and appealing to millennials who may not be familiar with Deschutes.

“If you look at the craft beer category now, it’s a sea of overwhelming visual noise,” says Simon Thorneycroft, Founder/CEO, of San Francisco‐based Perspective: Branding, the agency tapped for the rebrand. “The category is flooded by products and styles, all looking the same by trying so hard to look different. We saw an opportunity to create clarity at the shelf by putting the brand and style first, then layering in a bit of mystery through hidden stories.” These begin on the paperboard carriers with characters and illustrations that continue on the bottles depicting longevity, authenticity, and innovation, while also surprising and delighting consumers. “Elements of these stories start on one product, overlap, and continue onto the next product on shelf,” adds Thorneycroft.

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