BATTLE OF THE BEERMATS
Each month we pick 4 of our favourite designs and pit them against each other in a voting battle over on our Instagram page.
Voting is easy — just comment 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the post.
The mat with the most votes that month qualifies for the big one! The end of year Battle Finale where the winner gets £500 in luxury spa vouchers.
LET BATTLE COMMENCE!
#BOTB
June 2026
1) @bighugbrewing
Bold and purposeful 💛
Bright colours, impactful messaging, and a design that proves great branding can support a great cause.
2) @thebrookandbadger
Illustrated and full of charm 🦡
Beautiful hand-drawn artwork paired with subtle typography for a warm, characterful, storytelling feel.
3) @eyezoko
Vibrant and iconic 🎭
Bold blocks of colour with simple, symbolic graphics create a striking design that’s impossible to miss.
4) @foxcubbrewing
Colourful and energetic 🌈
Eye-catching abstract patterns combined with strong brewery branding for a fun, modern coaster that demands attention.
Winner!
Foxcub Brewing
Big Hug Brewing
Eyezoko
Apart
May 2026
NUMBER 1 @bathgranitemarble
Elegant and premium ✨
Deep navy tones, refined typography, and a sleek luxury-brand feel that keeps things classy and confident.
NUMBER 2 @planteriagroup
Fresh and immersive 🌿
Dark botanical visuals with layered graphics that create a calming, modern, nature-inspired aesthetic.
NUMBER 3 @triplepointbrew
Bright and adventurous 🚗
Vintage travel-poster vibes with bold typography and colourful illustration, full of summer energy and personality.
NUMBER 4 @motteandbaileyvodka
Rustic and authentic 🥔
Warm earthy textures and classic serif styling give this one a handcrafted, heritage feel.
Winner!
Triple Point Brewing
Bath Granite Square
Planteria
Motte & Bailey
April 2026
NUMBER 1 @neonraptorbrew
Futuristic and bold 🦖
Neon colours, digital vibes, and a high-energy design that feels straight out of the future.
NUMBER 2 @harbourbrewing
Bright and punchy 🎉
Playful graphics, vibrant colours, and a fun, modern beer brand aesthetic that pops.
NUMBER 3 @trigbrewery
Earthy and refined ⛰️
Clean geometry meets natural textures a premium, outdoorsy brewery feel.
NUMBER 4 @applecrossgallery
Scenic and story-driven 🏞️
A photo-led design that doubles as a mini advert calm, informative, and destination-focused.
Winner!
Harbough Pale Ale
Neon Raptor Brew Co
Trig Brewery
Applecross Gallery
March 2026
theforestbrewery
Clean, green, and eco-inspired 🌿
Bold brewery branding with a strong, simple leaf mark and a smart QR-led reverse.
@paradise_harrogate_
Fun, loud, and full of flavour 🌶️🍺
Cartoon-style characters bringing the heat (and the cold beer). Playful, punchy, and made to stand out.
@amitybrewco
Light, bright, and modern 🎨
Minimal branding with colourful abstract patterns, fresh, friendly, and super versatile.
@matty_bate
Personal and memorable 💍
A completely custom coaster design for a wedding, delicate line art, soft tones, and a keepsake feel.
Winner!
The Forest Brewery
Hot Sauce Cold Beer
Amity Brew Co
Lesley & Matty
February 2026
🍺✨ BEER MAT BATTLE – ROUND 2 ✨🍺
Four designs. One winner. You decide 👇
NUMBER 1 - @goodchembrew
Bold and playful 👻
Big, chunky typography with a cheeky ghost centre stage. High contrast, high impact, impossible to ignore.
NUMBER 2 - @knutsbeerfest
Modern and event-ready 🎪
Crisp festival branding meets clean circular logo design. Bright, fresh, and built for the beer crowd.
NUMBER 3 - @thornhill.arms
Classic pub elegance 🍷
Deep red, traditional type, and a timeless inn illustration. Sophisticated, understated, and proper pub vibes.
NUMBER 4 - @turboisland
Creative and characterful 🎨
Graphic, colourful, and packed with personality. A design-led mat that feels fun, expressive, and a little bit different.
Winner!
Turbo Island
Good Chemistry Brewing
Knutsford Beer Festival
Thornhill Arms
January 2026
🍺 BATTLE OF THE BEER MATS IS BACK🍺
Can you believe it’s our 4th year already?
NUMBER 1 - @steaminjazzclub
Bold, bright, and loud 🎷
A proper statement mat with that Steamin’ Jazz Club energy front and centre.
NUMBER 2 - @salfordrum
Clean, classic, and characterful ✌️
Retro vibes with a playful illustration and timeless pub appeal.
NUMBER 3 - @baron.brewing
Illustrated and full of charm 🏠
Detailed pub artwork with proper local-watering-hole personality.
NUMBER 4 - @thethreetuns.sheffield
Simple, striking, and confident ⚫
Pattern vs pure typography — minimal, modern, and moody.
Winner!
Baron Brewing
Steamin' Jazz Club
Salford Distillery
The Three Tuns
