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Contagious Builds Shiner Texas Spirits Into an Authentic Expression of Modern Texas Heritage

Contagious Builds Shiner Texas Spirits Into an Authentic Expression of Modern Texas Heritage

SHINER TEXAS SPIRITS

Made the Texas way

The Challenge
As one of its few authentic originals, Shiner is Texas’s most beloved beer brand.

So our task was twofold: rebrand Shiner Spirits with a clear purpose and a distinctive design language. Not as a spin-off, but a fully formed expression with the presence to stand tall alongside the beer.

And become a Texas legend in its own right.

The Opportunity
To transform Shiner Spirits into an authentically Texan brand that builds on Shiner’s status as a true original – one made to grow with Shiner’s beer audience as their taste evolves.

Made the Texas Way
Not just a slogan, but the backbone of a true Texas brand; a positioning idea bold enough to carry gin, vodka, and whatever comes next.

Not just where it’s made, but how. With pride, patience, and as authentically Texan as you can get.

No lectures, just fine spirits.
Shiner drinkers aren’t just loyal – they’re curious.

But when it comes to spirits, they’re not looking to be schooled, just served.

So we focused the rebrand on creating a range they could trust, enjoy, and call their own, with the same straight-talking, uncomplicated ease they already love Shiner for.

Texas by Design,

Texas by Nature.

Shiner Spirits needed to carve out its own unique take on Texas.

We looked beyond aesthetics, tapping into the rich textures, materials and everyday rituals that defined real Texas character.

Everything we created – from the hand-illustrated logo type to custom type and storytelling-led illustrations – was designed to feel lived-in, unfussy, and unmistakably true to place.

Not just inspired by Texas, but drawn from it, with depth, dust, and dignity.

From Brand World

to Real World

We took Made The Texas Way beyond the bottle, building bold, campaign-ready assets across print, OOH, digital and social. Every touchpoint became a chance to speak straight to consumers with the same Texas pride as the products themselves.

The proof is in the pour

Following a successful launch, Shiner Spirits are being enjoyed across the Lone Star State and beyond.

By building on Shiner’s hard-earned equity, we created a brand that feels both familiar and fresh. Every element is strategically designed to carry the weight of heritage while creating space for what’s next.

From the visual identity to brand world to launch, we kept things clear, characterful, and built to last.

And just like new spirit still maturing in the barrel, the full potential of Shiner Spirits is still unfolding.

The foundation’s in place.

And it’s Made The Texas Way.















CREDIT

  • Agency/Creative: Contagious
  • Article Title: Contagious Builds Shiner Texas Spirits Into an Authentic Expression of Modern Texas Heritage
  • Organisation/Entity: Agency
  • Project Status: Published
  • Agency/Creative Country: United Kingdom
  • Agency/Creative City: Edinburgh
  • Project Deliverables: Brand Architecture, Brand Creation, Brand Design, Brand Guidelines, Brand Identity, Brand Mark, Brand Redesign, Brand Refinement, Brand Rejuvenation, Brand Strategy, Brand Tone of Voice, Brand World, Branding, Creative Direction, Design, Graphic Design, Information Architecture, Label Design, Logo Design, Packaging Design, Packaging Guidelines, Product Architecture, Rebranding
  • Industry: Food/Beverage
  • Keywords: WBDS Agency Design Awards 2025/26 , Brand Strategy, Brand World, Packaging and Campaign

  • Credits:
    Creative Director: James Hartigan
    Creative Lead: Charlie Jennings
    Designer: Ewan Booth
    Designer: Pavils Vorobjovs
    Designer: Bruce Corser
    Client Services Director: Andrew Gill
    Client Services: Rory Cowan
    Sustainability & Production Director: Jennifer Newall
    Production: Flora Guild
    Strategy: Pat Harvey

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