The Life And Death Of Pocketbeagles

"All these things, from branding to product, come back to your identity." After a few weeks spent exploring the annals of The Crafty Pint Podcast, we return to our regular programming this week, as Clint Weaver joins us the studio. Clint has spent close to a decade running Pocketbeagles, a graphic design business that focuses on making craft beer (and other beverages) look better. If you've looked at or enjoyed beers from the likes of CoConspirators, Brewmanity, Bright Brewery or One Drop, you'll be familiar with his work. Ever up for a laugh, Clint hosted a "Fun-eral" for Pocketbeagles at CoConspirators last weekend to mark the redesign and evolution of his  business. Ahead of the gathering, Will Ziebell caught up with the designer to chat about the decision, as well as Clint's love of craft beer and his early work on Froth Magazine. Beyond his own history with the booze world, we  examine how graphic design has changed over the last decade in beer, recent trends, and Clint's advice for brewers when it comes to branding and thinking about who they are. Ahead of the chat, Will and James talk through  the past week or so in the beer world, including the sad news that Sobremesa are calling it a day [https://craftypint.com/news/4130/sobremesa-call-it-a-day] and Black Hops' second voluntary administration in two years [https://craftypint.com/news/4140/black-hops-brewing-enter-administration-for-the-second-time]. We also cover Blackflag's expansion into Bundaberg [https://craftypint.com/news/4147/raising-a-blackflag-in-bundaberg], the Australian International Spirits Awards [https://craftypint.com/news/4146/melbourne-royal-australian-international-spirits-awards-winners-2026], TWØBAYS' trophy success [https://craftypint.com/news/4145/twobays-enjoy-more-overseas-trophy-success-at-20th-nz-brewers-awards] in New Zealand, and Dunsborough's new – kinda – brewery [https://craftypint.com/news/4148/saltline-breathes-fresh-life-into-dunsborough-brewery]. Start of segments: * 0:00 – The Week On Crafty * 18:29 – Price Screen * 19:32 – Clint Weaver Part 1 * 44:47 – Pack Pal * 45:53 – Clint Weaver Part 2 To find out more about featuring on The Crafty Pint Podcast or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.