Beauty in Beer

Well today was Dr. Seuss's birthday and being a big fan I was thrilled to see this article in the Brookston Beer Bulletin about some awesome Narragansett beer ads he did in the 40s. Super cool find.  Yes, its true that good beer doesn't need clever names or fancy exteriors, but many companies make the outside look as good as the inside tastes.
Flying Dog has a fantastic artist, Ralph Steadman.  His body of work expands far past beer bottles and is a wild exploration of life in all forms.  He truly brings a sense of beauty to their packaging with his beautiful work.
Half Acre Brewing has some bold work on their product as well from Phineas X Jones whose work is striking if slightly macabre and definitely draws the eye.
Clown Shoes Brewing has some simple but striking illustrations on their bottles that have actually come under a bit of fire due to their subject.  Stacey George, the artist, who by the way won awards for her labels, defends her work in the piece I have linked on her name.  Personally, I love her simple striking images.  Lighten up people. It's a beer label.
Can and bottle graphics in general have become highly enjoyable from the cans of 21st Amendment to Ska Brewing's bright graphic cans and wax dipped bottles.  I know when I'm at a loss for what to try in the expansive shelves of bottles at my local store I let my eye scan for a pretty label.  That reminds me. . .I need beer. Cheers!