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Leading the Pack: Colorado’s Hoot + Howl Spirits Wins Big in 2026
Hoot + Howl’s unique branding, created in collaboration with Colorado-based beverage and outdoor marketing agency Turn It Up Media, also received recognition at the ADI Spirits Competition, bringing home a Double Gold Medal for Excellence in Packaging for Black Tea Liqueur; an Excellence in Packaging Trophy in the off-the-shelf packaging category; and an Excellence in Packaging Double Gold Medal for the Hoot + Howl brand identity.
May 263 min read


Colorado’s Award-Winning Root Shoot Spirits New Limited Release: Homestead High Proof Series
The Homestead Series is the next, high-proof chapter of Root Shoot Whiskey’s Colorado-crafted whiskey – sown, grown and malted on Root Shoot Malting’s 5th generation Colorado farm
May 263 min read


Celebrating 5 Years: Building the Mainstage Brewing Brand Story and Logo Suite Case Study
Five Years of Community, Craft Beer, and Live Music in Lyons, CO As we celebrate the five year anniversary of Mainstage Brewing this weekend we’re hitting rewind to one of our favorite local projects, a brand development engagement to develop their look, tone and feel. From brand story to logo suite, we helped Eric Kean and Sam Scruby translate a shared vision into a brand that has been brewing community under the stage lights ever since. Mainstage Brewing is rooted in our sm
May 224 min read


Turn It Up Media Wins Three "Excellence in Packaging" Awards at the 2026 ADI International Spirits Competition
Turn It Up Media wins three ADI Excellence in Packaging awards for Hoot + Howl Spirits. See how intentional brand development earns shelf space.
May 203 min read


Websites and a Ton More: How Turn It Up Media Builds Brands That Keep It Real
Your website is your digital taproom, the online home where your brand vibe lives, breathes, and invites people in. But a great website is a single note in an authentic path to your brand story. At Turn It Up Media, we don't just build websites (we have never addressed the website as a standalone service before, until 3,2,1...now). We help passionate founders, brewers, distillers, farmers, riders and authentic visionaries show up in a real way, with clarity, creativity, and a
May 145 min read


HOW WE HELPED THE WORLD'S BEST WHISKEY GO TO MARKET: Launching Root Shoot Spirits Single Malt Whiskey
We've been collaborating with our friends at Olander Farms and Root Shoot Malting for many years. When they reached out about supporting their five year project of launching a single malt whiskey in 2023 we were quick to respond...hell yes! The Root Shoot team came to us with an aged product and chosen packaging, including bottles and printed labels. From there it was up to our collaboration to develop a strategic path to market and bring their story to life. This whiskey is
May 144 min read


21st Amendment Enters a New Era, Stewarded by Evil Genius
Philadelphia's Evil Genius is bringing beloved 21st Amendment beers, including Hell or High Watermelon, Brew Free! or Die IPA, and more back to its coast-to-coast distribution footprint SAN FRANCISCO & PHILADELPHIA (April 17, 2026) – 21st Amendment Brewery will return to coolers coast-to-coast this summer, thanks to Evil Genius Beer Company. The Philadelphia-based brewer, known for its nostalgic and irreverent approach to craft beer, is continuing 21st Amendment’s legacy and
Apr 294 min read


World’s Best Whiskey: Colorado’s Root Shoot Whiskey Named Spirit of the Year at London Spirits Competition
Award-winning Root Shoot Whiskey begins with malt sown, grown and malted on Root Shoot Malting’s 5th generation Olander family farm (photo: Turn It Up Media Loveland, Colo., April 23, 2026 – Root Shoot Spirits’ American Single Malt Whiskey (50% ABV) was named Spirit of the Year, Whisky of the Year, and American Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the international London Spirits Competition! Incredibly, the same Colorado-crafted spirit also just took home Double Gold at the Am
Apr 293 min read


Going to 11 with Ratio Beerworks: A Denver Craft Brewery Media Relations Case Study
Why Media Relations Ratio Beerworks celebrated their 10th anniversary in February 2025 without a celebration or event worthy of a decade of award winning beer, a founding member of building RiNo arts district and integral part of the Denver Colorado art/music scene. We collaborated with them in advance of going to 11 in 2026 to reinforce their place in Colorado craft beer as they invested in distributing their beer and bringing the punk rock DIY vibe of their original RiNo t
Apr 172 min read


Branch & Barrel’s Colorado-Made Bourbons Score Gold and Double Gold at Denver International Spirits Competition
Branch & Barrel’s lineup of Colorado-made bourbons stack up awards Centennial, Colo., April 10, 2026 — Branch & Barrel Distilling just scored two medals for its Colorado-made bourbon at the Denver International Spirits Competition, adding to a growing list of international accolades. Scoring 96 points, Branch & Barrel’s Wheated Bourbon earned Double Gold designation, and its High Rye Bourbon earned a Gold medal at 91 points at the prestigious spirits competition this month.
Apr 143 min read


Highland Brewing Has a Thirst For Good
Asheville’s original craft brewery to deepen connection with fans in 2026 through support for iconic beers and new on-site experiences Asheville, NC (Feb. 5, 2026) – For Asheville’s original craft brewery, Highland Brewing , 2025 was defined by challenge, change and rising to the occasion. Highland Brewing finished the year strong, with on-premise distributed beer volume up +25.4% and off-premise up +4.4% following a year of recovery after Hurricane Helene. Growth in the pas
Mar 194 min read


Denver’s Independent Brewery Ratio Beerworks Unleashes No Shade Pilsner Statewide
Denver’s brewery expands core beer lineup across Colorado DENVER (March 4, 2026) – Denver’s independent brewery Ratio Beerworks , hot off its 11th year anniversary, is bringing its beloved pilsner No Shade statewide across Colorado for the first time. No Shade hits coolers across the square state with the momentum of unprecedented growth, as Ratio was up double-digits at the end of 2025 led by a 25% spike in can sales. No Shade Pilsner (5% ABV) is crisp with a clean profil
Mar 183 min read


Scotty Is Back! Highland Brewing Refreshes Asheville’s Original Craft Beer
Highland Brewing’s packaging update for Gaelic Amber Ale celebrates a rich legacy of craft beer in Asheville Asheville, NC (March 4, 2026) – Highland Brewing is celebrating the vibrant legacy of its flagship Gaelic Amber Ale as Asheville’s original craft beer with a packaging refresh. The iconic beer’s new look reintroduces Scotty, the beloved character who first appeared in Highland Brewing’s logo in 1994. The new packaging is now available in updated 6-pack bottles and c
Mar 93 min read


REEB Cycles Introduces Two New Hardtails for 2026
Customizable American-made and Taiwan-crafted, both frames are built by hand and built to last. March 4, 2026 – Longmont, Colo. – As REEB Cycles celebrates its 15th anniversary, the Colorado-based fabricator is introducing two new steel hardtail frames and international availability for 2026: the Re:Dikyelous and the Hall Pass . Built around the same aggressive trail philosophy and modern hardtail geometry, the two frames offer riders a choice between a customizable Ameri
Mar 93 min read


Ratio Beerworks Goes to 11 in 2026
Denver’s brewery celebrates 11th Anniversary with beer, live music and unflagging support for arts and culture DENVER (Feb. 12, 2026) – Ratio Beerworks , goes to 11 this year as they celebrate 11 years of making meticulously-crafted beer, supporting the arts and remaining unapologetically independent in Denver. The brewery enters its 11th year experiencing unprecedented growth, up double-digits at the end of 2025 led by a 25% spike in can sales and enjoying statewide dist
Feb 183 min read


Abracadabra! TailGate Brewery Releases Wizard’s Order IPA
New Wizard’s Order IPA is the magical result of over a year of R&D by Tennessee’s fastest-growing brewery. NASHVILLE, Feb, 17, 2026 – Tennessee’s independent brewery TailGate Brewery is releasing a new year-round IPA, Wizards’ Order (6% ABV). Wizard’s Order IPA joins TailGate Brewery’s lineup of deliciously independent beers, including award-winning flagship TailGate Orange, at all TailGate Brewery locations and at retailers across Tennessee in draft and in 6-packs of 12oz
Feb 182 min read


REEB Cycles Celebrates 15 Years with Limited Edition American-made Re:Dikyelous Hardtail Build
For the first time in 5 years REEB Cycles is offering a Colorado made hardtail with an exclusive 15 year anniversary complete build kit February 3rd, 2026 - Longmont, Colo. - REEB Cycles launched its American made Steel Hardtail 15 years ago and quickly grew a reputation for featuring traits previously seen only on longer travel trail bikes. The original bikes featured aggressive geometry, a proprietary tubeset and singlespeed compatibility featuring Gates carbon belt drive
Feb 183 min read


TailGate Brewery Celebrates 11 Years in Tennessee
WHAT: Tennessee’s craft brewery TailGate Brewery is celebrating 11 years with great beer and made-from-scratch pizza on Feb. 21! Join us for a specialty food and beverage menu, a vintage market, and more at TailGate Brewery Headquarters in Nashville. TailGate’s recently perfected lager experience Lager Projekt will be the star of the show, with more than 10 varieties appearing on tap exclusively for the anniversary. First poured at TailGate and at restaurants across Tenn
Feb 182 min read


Highland Brewing’s Lunar New Year Celebration Returns Feb. 21-22
WHAT: Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse at Highland Brewing ! Asheville’s original brewery will honor the Lunar New Year with a weekend-long celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, featuring special beer releases, live performances, family-friendly activities, glow-in-the-dark disc golf, and a ticketed Dim Sum Brunch with Chef J Chong. The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, speed, and good fortune, perfect for a weekend of cultural experiences, community
Feb 182 min read


2025 Turn It Up Beverage Wrap Up
We’re thankful for the relationships and proud of the results setting our clients up for success and setting them apart from the industry despite the headwinds for much of the beverage industry in 2025. Although we are an agency, everyone at Turn It Up has sat on the other side of the desk and managed brands. We are storytellers and brand builders, not just designers, copywriters and strategists. That comprehensive brand experience provides intention to our approach and deli
Jan 284 min read
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