Funky Buddha Brewery Acquired By Constellation Brands

This summer it was announced that Constellation Brands, recent purchasers of Ballast Point, would also add Funky Buddha Brewery, of Oakland Park, Florida to its stable of high-end breweries.

I worked closely with Jon and the rest of The Brandit team to redevelop their packaging system and re-envision their brand identity a few years ago, while I was with the agency. Their two flagship products, Hop Gun IPA and Floridian Hefeweizen, I developed as part of the initial launch, working with Rubens Scarelli to create the amazing illustrations.

Funky Buddha was the #1 New BA Craft Beer Vendor of 2015, after introducing the new brand and packaging.

Friendly Press for King's Sandwich Shop

At the corner of Foster and Geer Streets just north of downtown Durham, North Carolina, you will find an unassuming cinderblock shed with red awnings and a Coca-Cola sign at least 50 years old. This is King's Sandwich Shop. Approaching its 75th anniversary, News & Observer ran an article on their latest venture: King's Mobile.

I was fortunate enough to meet the owner of King's on one of my many walks to get a shrimp po boy with tater tots and fried okra, ( health shop they are not) and began working with him on a rebrand soon after. In addition to a new logo and identity system, a primary focus was on rolling out the #kingstream: a renovated airstream trailer that functions as the second location, as well as a catering vehicle and special event-mobile.

As the new work is rolled out I'll be updating the portfolio. For now, if you're ever in Durham, be sure to swing by and try a Cack-A-Lacky King or spicy black bean veggie burger.

Check out the pub here: http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/restaurants/article155104114.html

Santa Maria Brewing Company | Brand Director

The radio silence around here the last few months has good cause. Primarily, Olivia had our second child. Very secondarily, most of my hours were poured into a single project. This is rare for me, but the results so far are entirely worth it.

Last year I flew out to meet with Byron Moles, the owner and president of Santa Maria Brewing Co, in Santa Maria, California. We shared a vision for what the brewery could become, and I decided to contribute my experience in the beer industry to growing this brand. Here is a taste of what we've been working on.

Here we are in Costco.

Working with Byron and the team is very rewarding, and I'm excited to see this brand continue to grow. Hopefully cans are on the horizon for 2017, but next up: the Santa Maria website.

A Wild Emmalynn Appeared!

Here's a quick update on the Emmalynn post from the end of August.

Last week I was down in Durham, NC and spotted all four year-round White Street packages the way they were meant to be: in a row. This shelf is courtesy of Weaver Street Market in Carborro.