Boulder Beer Company to launch brand refresh

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Boulder, CO – Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, is excited to announce the upcoming refresh of their company logo and packaging set to roll out this June, partnering with Boulder-based design and advertising agency Moxie Sozo for the redesign.

    The company refresh brings more focus to Boulder Beer Company and Boulder, Colorado, while continuing to allow the individual brand identities to shine. The first wave of newly designed can labels as well as the company logo will launch this June. With this rollout of core beers they’ll release a brand new beer called Due East, a New England-style IPA, which is a recipe that came out of their new small batch R&D brewery – Boulder Beer on Walnut -- in downtown Boulder.

    “In today's competitive beer scene it's more important than ever to be relevant, to stay fresh,” said Jeff Brown, President of Boulder Beer Company. “As we launched into this refresh project it was critical to us that our brand maintained its Colorado roots while giving us a more creative canvas to connect with our consumers. We've been crafting beer and fun longer than just about any craft brewer, and our new graphics along with new styles represent that continuing evolution."

    Approaching their 40 year milestone next year, Boulder Beer Company credits a large part of their staying power in an ever-changing industry to their focus on innovation and changing with the times.

    “We’ve retired a few legacy beers throughout the years, and have reworked our logo and label designs multiple times,” said Tess McFadden, Director of Marketing at Boulder Beer Company. “People’s palates change and evolve, as do design styles and trends. This isn’t the first time we’ve come out with a fresh new look, but it’s the one I’m most excited about, working with the highly creative team at Moxie Sozo right here in our hometown.”


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    Boulder Beer Company met with several design firms to seek out the perfect fit for them and chose Moxie Sozo for their energy, creativity, and proven success designing packaging for several other area craft brewers.

    “Boulder Beer is an iconic Boulder brand,” said Leif Steiner, Creative Director for Moxie Sozo. “Back when houses were 50K and everyone still knew each other, Boulder Beer was serving the locals. The downtown was sleepy, incense permeated the air, and the tech boom was still in the distant future. As one of the oldest design and advertising agencies in Colorado, it was an honor to work on this hallowed brand.”

    "Working with Moxie Sozo has been a perfect match,” said Brown. “Two fun, energetic, passionate and talented Boulder homegrown businesses doing what they love for beer fans everywhere."

    About Boulder Beer Company
    Founded in 1979, Boulder Beer Company has been a pioneer in the craft brewing industry for 39 years. Their passion for innovation keeps their brand mix diverse, offering a taste for every palate. They currently package six year-round beers along with numerous limited releases offered throughout the year.

    Boulder Beer’s second location – Boulder Beer on Walnut – opened downtown Boulder in July 2017, allowing the brewery to further develop its experimental offerings brewing on what’s now their 7-barrel pilot system.

    Boulder Beer Company’s 39th Anniversary Celebration will take place at the brewery on Wilderness Place in Boulder on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018.

    For more information on Boulder Beer Company, go to boulderbeer.com

    About Moxie Sozo
    Moxie Sozo is a Boulder-based design and advertising agency. Working with clients in 13 countries, the company is known for their unique, original and highly-creative solutions.

    For more information on Moxie Sozo, go to moxiesozo.com

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  2. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    oh god, they're rebranding and coming out with a NEIPA, evenmorejesus is gonna be pissed!
     
  3. DISKORD

    DISKORD Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2017 South Carolina

    @EvenMoreJesus
     
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  4. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    So, situation normal?:thinking_face:

    Cheers!
     
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  5. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Good for them. I worked across from the original brew pub back in the early 1990's. Always a fun place with good beer. Those flatiron labels need an update.

    Enjoy
     
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  6. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Every year I think "this is the winter I get some Killer Penguin", but the price (and the reviews on here) don't justify it.
     
  7. EvenMoreJesus

    EvenMoreJesus Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2017 Pennsylvania

    Why would I be mad? Stuff like the NEIPA bit just proves my point. The rebranding bit is normal every so often.
     
  8. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I don't know, I have enjoyed very few of their beers, the key word being enjoyed.
     
  9. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Isn't this yet another "re-brand" for Boulder Brewing Co. - they were even going by the name of Rockies Brewing Co. in the mid-90s (not sure when that started or ended).
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    Kinda sad for what is the oldest surviving US "craft" brewer of the ones started in the 1970s-80s microbrewery boom (Anchor, of course, having roots that stretched back into the 19th century).
     
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  10. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Yeah Boulder Brewing-Boulder Beer-Rockies Brewing-Boulder Beer, or something like that.
     
  11. anfield86

    anfield86 Pooh-Bah (2,606) Nov 21, 2006 New Jersey
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    I'll miss their "ugly" labels. Can't wait to see how much worse the new ones are.
     
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  12. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Here you go. :wink:

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  13. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Pfft!

    Act your age, Boulder :rolling_eyes::grin:.
     
  14. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I was going to ask where the Hazed & Infused was..but it's not even called that anymore. I must have missed that memo.
     
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  15. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Ughhhhh

    These are horrible. They will just blend into the shelf and be gone.

    Enjoy
     
  16. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    The artwork, names and gimmicks are terrible.
     
  17. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    I like them. Got some art going on for sure but the brands stick out.

    Definitely have a soft spot for Boulder as they are a better beer pioneer & were one of the first craft beers I drank in the early 90s. Best of luck to them.
     
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  18. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I would actually buy Hazed and Infused if I saw it again, but what's on the shelves lately just isn't doin' it for me.
     
  19. anfield86

    anfield86 Pooh-Bah (2,606) Nov 21, 2006 New Jersey
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    Not as bad as I was expecting actually. Could’ve been much worse. I just hope Stoudts Brewing doesn’t catch wind of all these brand redesigns. They have some of the coolest “old school” label art around (when I can find their beers, that is)
     
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  20. basaywhat

    basaywhat Grand Pooh-Bah (3,021) May 20, 2013 Illinois
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    I personally like it. I think it will stand out on the shelf.
     
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