Project Overview
The Montauk Brewing Company Beer List Website is a responsive, single-page project designed to capture the clean, coastal aesthetic of Montauk Brewing Company while showcasing its lineup of craft beers. Built using HTML5 and CSS3, this project focuses on brand-inspired design, structured content presentation, and intuitive navigation, all while maintaining a handcrafted visual style that reflects the laid-back charm of Montauk itself.
The site serves as both a design and coding exercise — translating a real-world brand’s visual identity into a cohesive, functional web experience. Each section highlights a different beer, featuring its unique flavor profile, ABV, and can design, while maintaining visual consistency across the layout.
Key Elements
Brand-Driven Aesthetic
The color palette, typography, and layout are inspired directly by Montauk Brewing Company’s iconic can designs, incorporating soft pastels, clean lines, and minimal textures. The visual hierarchy emphasizes readability and a sense of open space, evoking the relaxed feel of a seaside brewery.
Structured Beer Showcase
Each beer is displayed within its own section, including a short description, key stats, and a visual cue drawn from the can’s color scheme. The design highlights both the individuality of each brew and the cohesion of the Montauk brand identity.
User-Friendly Navigation
A simple, fixed navigation bar allows users to move smoothly between beer categories. Hover effects and interactive back links make the browsing experience feel dynamic without requiring JavaScript, demonstrating what can be accomplished through CSS alone.
Technical Implementation
Built entirely with semantic HTML and custom CSS, with an emphasis on clean structure and maintainability. Uses Flexbox and Grid layouts to create responsive sections that adapt seamlessly to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens. Incorporates hover transitions, background gradients, and custom shapes built purely with div elements to simulate Montauk’s can aesthetic. Ensures accessibility through clear visual contrast, legible font sizing, and consistent spacing across all elements.
Purpose and Impact
This project demonstrates strong CSS craftsmanship and front-end design fundamentals, translating real-world branding into a responsive, aesthetically consistent web experience. It reflects an understanding of user-centered layout, visual rhythm, and branding cohesion, while reinforcing how creative CSS and HTML alone can produce a polished, professional result.