The Cincy Region Ale Trail, a regional tourism initiative by Visit Cincy & meetNKY, needed an iconic identity to elevate its presence and attract both locals and out-of-town craft beer enthusiasts.

We developed a bold, travel-inspired mark that nods to the passport-style experience of the trail while emphasizing the region’s unique beer culture. The updated branding supports wayfinding, merch, and digital marketing with a clean, versatile system.

Design System

Roebling Bridge

Using one of the most iconic points of interest in the region, the outline of the Roebling Bridge was incorporated into the mark as a means of bridging the destinations of the ale trail under one unifying symbol.

Beer Glass

Front and center sits a stylized pint glass, a direct and approachable symbol of the ale trail’s purpose. Its simplified form allows for flexibility across print and digital applications, while anchoring the logo in the world of craft beer.

Result