The brand says that a bull is often associated with strength and wealth in African culture. It is the alpha male in the kraal, the dominant cattle key in livestock reproduction.

It adds that over the years, Castle Milk Stout customers have affectionately referred to their favourite brew as 'inkumzi emnyana' as it embodies characteristics similar to that of the offering.

The restoration of 'inkunzi emnyama', which will now become a permanent feature of the revamped packaging of Castle Milk Stout, has been effected in all of the brand's packaging.

"We are excited to reintroduce the much-loved 'inkunzi emnyama' back on our packaging design. We believe this new packaging will build on the tie between Castle Milk Stout and African identity by reintroducing the black bull to our packaging and telling this story," says Castle Milk Stout marketing manager Khwezi Vika.

"We are aware of the importance of packaging and the role symbols play in creating brand affinity and building a brand promise. The instantly recognisable 'inkunzi emnyama' logo will help to create re-appraisal and distinctiveness for the brand and improve trade salience through an attention-grabbing design," adds Vika.

"We hope that as our customers savour their richness with the repackaged Castle Milk Stout, it will evoke strength, boldness, authenticity and a sense of pride in being African with every sip," says Vika. 

Vika adds that the repackaging of the brand follows extensive research and interactions with consumers, who lamented the absence of the cherished logo, which they have grown to love and appreciate.

"We have heard our customers and listened to their input. As a brand that is unashamedly rooted in African culture and heritage, we felt that it would be opportune to reintroduce the much-loved black bull symbol in Heritage Month as a reaffirmation of our support for indigenous cultural values," Vika says.

"We wish to assure our customers that the signature dark liquid and the bold taste of Castle Milk Stout has not changed; it's only the black bull that has made a welcome comeback on our packaging," concludes Vika.

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