Choosing a color scheme for a brewery logo had me stuck for days
I was designing a logo for a new craft brewery in Asheville and got stuck between a classic black and gold look or a bright, modern teal and orange combo. The owner said 'make it feel like a place you'd want to spend an afternoon,' so I went with the teal and orange to feel more inviting and fun. It turned out great on their cans and the taproom sign. Has anyone else had to pick between a safe, classic palette and a bolder one for a client?
Actually used to always push for the classic dark brewery colors myself. Thought they looked more serious about the beer. Then I saw a local spot open with a bright, almost neon, yellow and blue theme. The place is always packed. It just feels more like a hangout. @corah75 is right about stuffy, that example totally changed my view on what works for that kind of space.
You made the right call going with the inviting colors! Classic palettes can look a bit stuffy for a brewery's vibe. That teal and orange combo sounds perfect for a fun taproom.
Honestly, @fiona_garcia is onto something with the wild colors. That shock factor gets people in the door. Tbh a lot of those dark, classic spots just feel like a cave to me now. You want a place that feels alive, not like a library for beer. The whole point is to have fun and hang out. Bright colors just put people in a better mood to stay for another round.