Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli by Michael Held

Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli by Michael Held is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Tlaquimilolli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

BronseTlaquimilolli· 2025

Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli

by Michael Held

Client: Michael Held

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Tlaquimilolli Category

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The Design

About Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli

In gin ihiyoh, mochiuhqui ipan lupulo ihuan menta, nehnemi itech itlachializnemiliz. Ce cecetic lupulo ixayoh ihuan ce tecolotl tlachixqui quinamiqui in cecetic, cuicuic ihiyoh in octli. In menta itlahtolhualiztli nehnemi ipan quiyahuac tlapaquilli itech texohtic tonaltin ihuan ihcatic xochimeh. Inon cecetic, chipahhuac tema huetzca ipan cecetic teuhcaxitl, campa ce tepoztlahtolcuilolli icuiloa in cecetic neltoquiliztli. Pixcatin cecetic machiyomeh ihuan cepayahuitl tetetl ca tlapantli ipan iyolo, chicahuatinemi in yancuic tema. Mochi tlamantli tlapalehuia in gin iyolpachihuiliztli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Iced Hop Gin Tlapaquiliztli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The frozen hop cone paired with a mystic owl visually reflects the gin's unique flavor profile, dominated by spicy hops and refreshing peppermint. The coolness of mint shapes the overall impression, mirrored in the outer packaging with cool blue tones and ice flowers. This frosty theme extends to the frosted glass bottle, with a metallic label enhancing the icy feel. The recurring owl emblem adds a sense of freshness and determination, highlighting the gin's direct, strong taste.
Dimensions & Packaging: 72 mm x 72 mm x 193 mm
Tags: Gin, Infused, iced, owl, hop,
Production Technology: In cooperation with the founder, we created the Gin packaging totally from scratch including the material mix. Through these well-chosen and simple materials like the frosted glass and the reflective label the design visually prepares the customer for the upcoming fresh and crisp taste experience.
Design Challenge: At first, I experimented with different bottle types i.e. brown beer bottles with crown caps or bow closure. Also, I went for a green color theme for the label with classical Blackletter typography. This has led to, a direction of traditional Franconian craft beer design. The idea of peppermint infusion was not directly visible.
Research: Not applicable
Inspiration: The packaging is inspired by handcrafted beer using design elements often seen in craft brewing, like the detailed image of a hop cone. This connects to the idea of quality and care in making the product, similar to how craft beers are made. The frosted glass bottle and metallic label add to this handmade feel, showing that the gin, like craft beer, is made with attention to detail and tradition.
Project Duration: The project began in November 2023 and was completed in March 2024. The selection of a suitable mix of materials was especially challenging, as the small production volume meant that an attractively priced paper had to be used for the label and outer packaging.

The gin is produced in a small town in Franconian Switzerland and is sold purely locally in the farm store of the small fruit farm.
Operation Flow: The fine feel of the velvety, smooth bottles with their fine structure is reminiscent of the feathers of an owl. The asymmetrical label design visually highlights the unconventional character.
Team Members: Michael Held
Image Credits: Images: Photographer tm studios visuelle medien GmbH, 2024.