I like the style of the logos, although I would prefer more detail in the lettering. A mix between the 2 may be very nice. I also feel as if it needs something like subtle shading of something like a pint glass or something in the background to make it stand out a bit more. I like the style of the M and the wheat coming from the D alot however.
Can the color transitions be a bit more subtle? Additionally, I would like to incorporate a subtle background image of hops. Something beer related to make the lettering stand out a bit more. Shading around the lettering would be great also.
I like the design. Can you change the color to black with the font? Also, I would like the color to transition to gold on the third stem of the wheat. Additionally I would like too see a slight leg on the D.
I definitely like the black on gold much better. Can you add any color differences in the lettering? Just some shading transitions so it's not just solid black. I'd also like to see a slight shade of green on the hops....nothing vibrant. Almost like a slight olive green.
#32 is excellent. Can you have the last 3 or 4 sections of the wheat image slowly fade to the color of the background? I'd like it to still stand out, just fade from the deep red to gold a bit. The only thing I'd like to change is the hops at the bottom. I don't think they fit the rest of the style. Something that would fit more may be conical brewing tanks. Below is a link to what they look like. Can you do a subtle image of these tanks in place of the hops? I'm thinking of 3 tanks roughly the same size or a bit larger than the hops currently are.
on #46 and #47 I've added tank visuals as well as tweaked the wheat to be a bit of a fade towards the background color. 47 also has more of a copper/beer coloring on the tanks and a slightly darker/richer background. Let me know what you think of the new options.
I really like the changes you made. I'm at a bit of a loss with the tanks. I do like them better than the hops image, however I still feel like they need to flow with the logo a bit better. The idea of the tanks was to add more of a beer element so the logo didn't look too much like a typical wine label. I want the elegance, but also have that beer differentiation that appeals to the beer demographic. Right now I just feel like they stick out a bit too much. I'm open to any ideas you have or any alternate images that may achieve this. Sorry if I sound a bit indecisive,
Two new options to look at #66 and #67. I think the challenge is in the script. To formal and it has the wine feel you mentioned, to casual and it lacks the sophistication and elegance you need.
In both of these I've used a new script that has a bit more of a traditional beer feel but is still stylish. I varied the wheat element as well and tried to integrate the tanks a bit more into the whole thing.
Let me know what you think. I'll keep thinking as well. I may go back to the hops with this design as well just so you can compare it.