Branding beyond the beer, with Sam McGregor of Signature Brew
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of Branding for Breweries, Tim the Brand Weaver sits down with Sam McGregor from Signature Brew to unpack how you build a brewery brand that stands out in a crowded market.
Signature Brew started with a simple frustration: nobody wanted to drink rubbish beer at gigs. That problem became a brand platform rooted in music, collaborations, venues, and experiences, backed up by beer quality that keeps people coming back.
You will learn:• Why great beer is the entry ticket, not the full strategy• How to define your why and your target drinker so your brand is easier to buy and easier to sell• Why trying to appeal to everyone weakens your positioning• How experiences can grow loyalty, and the common mistake that stops them converting• Practical ideas like collecting email addresses through WiFi sign ins• Why brand architecture makes decision making faster and marketing clearer
If you want your brewery to grow, build a better brand, and connect with more drinkers, this one is packed with useful thinking.
Listen now, then share it with a brewery mate. 🍻
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In this episode of Branding for Breweries, Tim the Brand Weaver sits down with Sam McGregor from Signature Brew to unpack how you build a brewery brand that stands out in a crowded market. Signature Brew started with a simple frustration: nobody wanted to drink rubbish beer at gigs. That problem became a brand platform rooted in music, collaborations, venues, and experiences, backed up by beer quality that keeps people coming back. You will learn:• Why great beer is the entry ticket, not the full strategy• How to define your why and your target drinker so your brand is easier to buy and easier to sell• Why trying to appeal to everyone weakens your positioning• How experiences can grow loyalty, and the common mistake that stops them converting• Practical ideas like collecting email addresses through WiFi sign ins• Why brand architecture makes decision making faster and marketing clearer If you want your brewery to grow, build a better brand, and connect with more drinkers, this one is packed with useful thinking. Listen now, then share it with a brewery mate. 🍻