Points of discussion:

1. The original question: "You guys have been a thought leader in craft beer branding and package design for a while now. What have you either gotten wrong or changed your opinion about over the years?"

2. On rebrand rollouts (why they're important)

3. Why full rollouts are so complicated, if not impossible, in 2022 (and likely beyond)

4. Supply chain woes 

5. Drip campaigns are still a great idea

6. Staggered launches are the new normal 

7. F*ck it, we'll do it live.

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Points of discussion:

1. What are some common problems you see with the executive team during a rebrand? Our brewery is planning to undergo a brand refresh, and we’re planning to try it internally, at least at first. I want to make sure we go into this with eyes wide open so we don’t sabotage ourselves.

2. We’re a brewery in planning and we don’t have much money budgeted for branding. Maybe 5–10k at most. Is this enough to actually get anything good done, and if not, what should we do?

3. You write about signaling a lot. What’s your favorite book on this subject?

4. Does CODO ever work under noncompetes? I’m a creative director at a larger agency that works primarily in CPG / FMCG and that’s the norm in our industry? I’ve seen your work with several breweries in specific markets, like Georgia, for example. Curious how those individual clients feel about this?

5. How do you guys handle client requests, revisions, etc. that you know won’t be good?

6. We’re almost 90% certain going to be switching our annual barrel aged release from bombers to 16oz cans. Do you have any thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea?

7. What do you think about putting IBU / SRM on a can label? As a brewer, I want to include as much info on the beer itself as possible, but the rest of my team disagrees and only thinks it will clutter things up.

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Points of discussion:

1. When (& When Not) to Rebrand Your Brewery [Podcast]

2. Brewery Rebrands vs. Brand Refreshes [Podcast]

3. Rebranding Mission Brewing [Newsletter]

4. Rebranding an Iconic San Diego Brewery (feat. Dan from Mission Brewing) [Podcast]

5. Three Questions to ask ahead of a brewery purchase

6. What are you actually buying?

7. Is there any visual and/or brand equity to maintain? 

8. What is your vision for this brewery?

9. Email Isaac to discuss your brewery's rebrand.

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Points of discussion:

1. What are the differences between Brand Architecture for a new brewery vs. during a brewery rebrand?

2. When can you spin out a Sub Brand into its own family?

3. In making this, did you consider distributor interaction as part of the rubric? 

4. Does the B.E.A.T. apply to beer and breweries specifically or can I use it to figure out how my distillery can release a line of RTDs?

5. What is the utility in keeping the parent brand on a wildly successful Endorsed Brand (like New Belgium's Voodoo Ranger) long term?

6. What are the downsides to releasing a budget offering under my parent brand (cheap domestic lager, etc.)?

7. What will your next book be about?

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Points of discussion:

1. Beverage Extension Assessment Tool (B.E.A.T.)

2. Why 14 questions?

3. How does the scoring work?

4. Why was this so challenging to build?

5. Results = Choose Your Own Adventure Novel

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Points of discussion:

1. Beverage Brand Architecture Continuum

2. Branded House / Brand Extensions (pros & cons)

3. Sub / Endorsed Brands (overview)

4. I'm just new boot goofin'

5. Sub Brands (pros & cons)

6. Endorsed Brands (pros & cons)

7. House of Brands (pros & cons)

8. Which CODO employee housed a box of Hard Mountain Dew?

9. Hybrid Brands?

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Points of discussion:

1. The Beyond Beer Handbook

2. What is your parent brand?

3. Why is your parent brand so important?

4. Does this new extension carry the same values and promises as your brewery’s parent brand?

5. Does it mesh comfortably with the same activity or occasion as your parent brand?

6. Does it speak to the same people as your parent brand?

7. Does it make sense for your brewery to be releasing, or to be associated with, this product?

8. How will this extension add value to, or detract from, the parent?

9. How can you protect your reputation and positioning?

10. To what degree should the parent brand be present on this new beverage?

11. How can your parent brand give credibility to the extension?

12. How many categories can you credibly expand into? 

13. What is a “Main Purchasing Driver?”

14. The Beverage Brand Architecture Continuum

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Points of discussion:

1. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

2. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

3. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

4. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

5. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

6. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

7. http://www.beyondbeerbook.com

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Points of discussion:

1. Rebranding Mission Brewing [BBT Newsletter]

2. Cody steps out on Isaac. Breaks his heart.

3. Cody and Dan discuss Mission’s rebrand, including: Dan’s background + Mission’s history and project context

4. Weighing different types of brand equity

5. Evolution vs Revolution [Podcast]

6. Defining Mission’s audience [Podcast]

7. Important format changes, SKU rationalization and distribution shifts Mission is making

8. The design process is iterative.

9. Process management is just as important as great work for complex projects to be successful.

10. How to organize your internal team ahead of a rebrand [Podcast]

11. Dan’s point about not being too precious

12. How to be a great client [Podcast]

13. How do you handle history and provenance in blurry situations like this?

14. Put (two red) birds on it.

15. Email Isaac to discuss your brewery's rebrand.

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Points of discussion:

1. The Gold Rush years (2010–2016)

2. On dealing with bullshit artists and degenerates (mostly in cannabis) 

3. Craft Beer Branding Guide

4. Rebrands!

5. Craft Beer, Rebranded

6. Beyond Beer

7. Where does the industry go from here?

8. What does Craft Beer mean to you?

9. Is the craft beer industry, in fact, 99% asshole free?

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