four muskoka brewery cans lined up in a row on a dock in Muskoka. Cans from left to right are Detour seasonal IPA, Lager, Tread Lightly light lager, Cream Ale

Muskoka Brewery

Taking a craft brewery into the mainstream.

TAKING A CRAFT BREWERY INTO THE MAINSTREAM.

The Idea

Making Muskoka impossible to miss by giving every beer a stronger role.

Making Muskoka impossible to miss by giving every beer a stronger role.

We saw an opportunity to make Muskoka Brewery more distinctive at every level, from the master brand to the individual beers. We simplified the portfolio and created a new design system that made Muskoka impossible to miss, while giving each beer more room to stand on its own. The Muskoka name became the hero, the iconic chair became a stronger brand asset and each sub brand got a more distinctive identity, creating a portfolio that felt unified without feeling uniform.

Where the Audience is Headed

A

Choosing beer to match the moment.

Younger drinkers are drinking beer less frequently than previous generations, but they’re more deliberate about what they choose. Brand choice is increasingly shaped by the occasion, with consumers looking for beers that enhance the experience.

Where the Brand is Headed

B

Choosing beer to match the moment.

Younger drinkers are drinking beer less frequently than previous generations, but they’re more deliberate about what they choose. Brand choice is increasingly shaped by the occasion, with consumers looking for beers that enhance the experience.

Where Culture is Headed

C

Choosing beer to match the moment.

Younger drinkers are drinking beer less frequently than previous generations, but they’re more deliberate about what they choose. Brand choice is increasingly shaped by the occasion, with consumers looking for beers that enhance the experience.

overhead image of an open drink cooler with the Muskoka Brewery Detour, Lager, Tread Lightly and Cream Ale cans on display inside. Sitting on a dock on the lake
Muskoka Brewery Lager 12 pack case sitting on a dock on the lake
Muskoka Brewery Detour 12 pack case sitting on a camping table in the forrest showing all sides of the box
Muskoka brewery twelve pack boxes lined up in two stacks of three repeating the Cream Ale, Lager, Detour and Tread Lightly case designs

THE Destination

D

A sharper portfolio built to take craft further.

1.

Each beer gained a more distinctive identity and clearer role within the portfolio.

2.

A stronger Muskoka masterbrand and iconic chair gave the portfolio greater presence on shelf.

3.

The brand is now positioned to bring the appeal of craft to a broader mainstream audience.

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WORK

WITH US

Whether you're building a destination, evolving a brand or exploring your next move, we'd love to hear from you.

CONTACT

© BLACKJET 2026

WORK

WITH US

Whether you're building a destination, evolving a brand or exploring your next move, we'd love to hear from you.

CONTACT

© BLACKJET 2026