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The New Beer Aesthetic Is Calm Not Loud: Why Subtlety Sells Now

A recent study by Ipsos found that consumers spend an average of 4-6 seconds evaluating a product on a shelf before moving on. In that fleeting window, the aggressive, often cluttered designs that dominated craft beer for years are now…

Louis Pasteur · Apr 16, 2026 · 4 min read

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Beer and Interior Style Are Closer Than They Look: Finding Your Brew’s Design Counterpart

You’re probably reading this because you’ve noticed it: some spaces just feel ‘right’ for certain beers, while others actively work against the experience. You’ve…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min

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The Better Way to Photograph Beer Without Making It Look Like an Ad: Embrace Real Life

The most effective way to photograph beer without it looking like an ad is to embrace what ads usually try to hide: real life.…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min

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Why Some Beer Brands Look Better on a Dinner Table: Design & Elegance

You’ve curated the meal, set the table, and chosen the wine with care. Then comes the beer, and suddenly, some bottles just don’t fit.…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

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The Most Shareable Beer Setup at Home Is Surprisingly Simple: It’s the Cooler

The Most Shareable Beer Setup at Home Is Surprisingly Simple: It’s the Cooler If you want a truly shareable beer setup at home –…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

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What Makes a Beer Feel Modern Without Feeling Cold: Warm Minimalism

A modern beer label doesn’t have to scream “innovation” to feel contemporary. In fact, research consistently shows that packaging incorporating natural textures—think matte finishes,…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min

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The Overlooked Secret: The Design Detail That Makes a Taproom Feel Worth Staying In

The Design Detail That Makes a Taproom Feel Worth Staying In isn’t the beer list, the flashy decor, or the industrial aesthetic. It’s the…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

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The Beer Spaces People Want in 2026 Feel Softer and Slower

It seems the collective hangover from “industrial chic” is finally setting in. After years of concrete floors, exposed pipes, and metal stools, The Beer…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min

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Why Minimalism Works So Well With Beer: Beyond the Hype, It’s About Focus

The truth about beer is that for all the dizzying array of styles, ingredients, and label art, the best moments often happen with the…

Apr 16, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min