Cornish brewery Dynamite Valley has revealed a new brand identity, created by Falmouth-based design agency Kingdom & Sparrow.
Photograph: Milly Fletcher
It marks the next chapter in the brewery’s story as it opens two new mini-taproom and events spaces at Gray’s Wharf, Penryn, and on The Moor in Falmouth.
Kingdom & Sparrow developed Dynamite Valley’s brand back in 2015. They worked with the founders to create the distinctive illustrated style and hand-drawn bottle wraps that quickly became a hallmark of the brewery.
The signature bottle wrap remains, but it has been given a colourful update, with an extensive palette across the range in earthy and natural tones.
Based in Ponsanooth, Dynamite Valley’s heritage is rooted in the history of Kennall Vale, once home to a 19th-century gunpowder works that gave the brewery its name. The rebrand reflects both where the brewery’s come from and its ambitions.
To capture this spirit, Kingdom & Sparrow’s team immersed themselves in the brewery’s surroundings, gathering textures and impressions from the rocks, buildings, and landscape. These details informed the creation of the new brand assets, including bold handcrafted lettering and a striking emblem featuring three viaduct arches. These symbolise the brewery’s three current owners, linked by an iconic spark of energy.
