Design Stories

Kurt from Off the Chain Brewstillery in Grand Haven, Michigan reached out to Knockout Designs to create custom tap handles that felt authentic to the brewery’s identity and strong enough to live both behind the bar and at various local bars and restaurants. Off the...

When Erin from Boulder Social reached out to Knockout Designs, she was looking for custom distribution tap handles that could carry the same energy and color that define Boulder Social as a brand. Known for creating spaces that feel welcoming, playful, and...

Julien from Fut Ideal in Quebec reached out to Knockout Designs with a fun request: create custom tap handles that felt less like standard bar hardware and more like an extension of Coco Disco Club, one of their clients. Fut Ideal is known for supplying selected draft...

Laura, the owner of Saddle Mountain Brewing in Goodyear, Arizona, reached out to Knockout Designs with the request for custom distribution tap handles that represented the desert landscape that surrounds her brewery. Saddle Mountain Brewing is built on a foundation of...

Heide from Angry Erik Brewing in Hampton Township, New Jersey, reached out to Knockout Designs looking for custom designed tap handles that would bring to life the bold spirit and Viking-inspired energy of her brewery. Angry Erik Brewing, founded by Heide and Erik, is...

When Matt and Kat from Berkshire Cider Project — our neighbors across the street at our North Adams office — stopped by Knockout Design's new shop and custom tap handle showroom in the Norad Mill, it felt like the kind of local collaboration that makes the Berkshires...

When Knockout Designs met Bill from Thirsty Robot Brewing at the Massachusetts Brewers Guild annual conference in Framingham, we immediately connected over a shared passion for craftsmanship and design. Bill was drawn to our display of laser-engraved wooden tap...

Luke from the 457th Fighter Squadron reached out to Knockout Designs with the idea to honor his squadron's heritage and camaraderie with custom tap handles for their field office in Fort Worth, Texas. As part of the Air Force Reserve Command’s 301st Fighter Wing, the...

When Jack from Return Brewing in Hudson, New York reached out to Knockout Designs, he was looking for an upgraded custom tap handle design that would elevate their brand presence in bars and restaurants across the Hudson Valley. Return Brewing had an existing tap...

Boris from Sugoi Brewing Company reached out to Knockout Designs to create distinctive, yet minimalist, custom distribution tap handles for his new Asian-inspired craft beer launching across California. With a growing fan base and a name that means “amazing” in...

Eckhart Brewing, a new brewery based in the vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick, is preparing to open the doors of its much-anticipated taproom. While the space is still awaiting opening, Eckhart Brewing is already making a name for itself through its...

New Park Brewing, a longtime partner of Knockout Designs, came to us with a new vision for their custom tap handle lineup. Having collaborated with them for years on laser-engraved wooden tap markers, we were excited to take their branding to the next level. They...

Abstrax Hops contacted Knockout Designs for another round of custom tap handles, as they were preparing to pour terpene-infused beers at the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis. The Abstrax booth needed to reflect the same energy and innovation that defines their...

When Travis at 1Ō5 Brewing reached out to Knockout Designs for custom designed tap handles, he wanted something that reflected the character of his brand new coffee shop and brewery (opening on April 21st ) located in Billings, Montana. Knockout Designs wanted to...

Darren from Glenbrook Brewing contacted Knockout Designs about creating a private label tap handle for Arthur’s Tavern. Designing a custom laser engraved tap handle for Arthur’s Tavern was an exciting opportunity to showcase the collaboration between the Tavern and...

When Kyle and Mike from Tàche requested custom pistachio milk tap handles for their trade show, they wanted a design that would grab attention while embodying the uniqueness of their product. With a busy event space filled with competing brands, it was essential to...

Mike and Brian at Rushford & Sons Brewhouse located in Upton, MA, wanted custom tap handles that would represent their brewery's identity while standing out. With their commitment to quality and craftsmanship in mind, Knockout Designs collaborated with them to...

Custom tap handle for cannabis infused hops beverages. When Brandon from Abstrax Hops approached us for custom tap handles for a cannabis trade show, the goal was to create a design that reflected their innovative approach to blending cannabis with hops while...

JMASH Cidery, located at the Hilltop Orchards in Richmond, Massachusetts, is known for their handcrafted cider on tap and in cans and bottles and for their delicious cider donuts. To expand their presence beyond the orchard, Sara and the team at JMASH wanted to create...

Ryan from Mijenta Tequila distribution in Florida really liked the custom tap handles we created for Mijenta Tequila Tap handles for Chris in Texas. This new order of UV LED painted wooden tap handles for Mijenta tap handles were a little different design than the...

Canyon Coffee, a coffee brand based in Los Angeles, California, asked Knockout Designs to create custom coffee tap handles for their in-house cold brew taps. Following the success of our initial collaboration, which involved creating tap handles for a coffee trade...