The Architect Program: Your own private label drink, built from ours

Turn one of our stock drinks into your own proprietary, private label beverage.

Compare the three levels

Each level includes everything in the one before it, and adds more ways to customize.

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Architect Program levels compared: Level I ($375.00), Level II ($875.00) and Level III ($1,275.00)
What's included	Level 1 $375.00	Level 2 $875.00	Level 3 $1,275.00
Private label SKU customized One DIY Beverages stock drink, customized into your own proprietary beverage.	1 SKU	1 SKU	1 SKU
Flavors in one blend Blend up to 3 flavors instead of the standard 2.	Up to 2 (standard)	Up to 3	Up to 3
Tasting rounds included 1 initial tasting, plus 1 revision if needed at Levels II and III.	1	2	2
Adjust sweetness and tartness Set the sweetness and tartness levels of your drink.	Included	Included	Included
Adjust ingredient and add-in levels Increase or decrease ingredient and add-in levels, for example raise the caffeine level.	Included	Included	Included
Add a new ingredient or flavor One not normally available in our website beverage builder (subject to approval).	Not included	Included	Included
96-can pilot run Your first 96 cans: 4 cases of 24 with your approved formula, to share with friends and get market feedback (adhesive wrap label only) (shipping cost not included).	Not included	Not included	Included
Blend sweeteners Combine up to two sweeteners to create your own sweetness profile, such as a cane sugar and stevia blend.	Not included	Not included	Included
Option to buy your final formula Available at every level (separate fee, based on complexity).	Separate fee	Separate fee	Separate fee
Price Every level covers 1 private label SKU.	$375.00 Start Level I	$875.00 Start Level II	$1,275.00 Start Level III

Included at every level

2 prototype cans to taste
We make 2 prototype cans of your drink for you to taste.
A standard prototype label
Prototype cans carry our standard tasting label, printed direct on metal. The label is not customizable.
Extra rounds, $100 each
Want changes to the last sample you received? Each additional prototype round is $100.
Then order at standard pricing
Once your formula is final, order more cases of your custom drink at our standard website pricing. Save up to 70% on multiple cases.

Prototype can with the standard DIY Beverages tasting label — Your prototype cans arrive with this standard label.

The Architect Program turns one of DIY Beverages' stock drinks into your own proprietary beverage: 1 private label SKU, customized further than our online beverage builder goes. Every level lets you adjust sweetness and tartness, raise or lower ingredient and add-in levels such as caffeine, and taste a prototype of your drink. Level II adds blends of up to 3 flavors, a new ingredient or flavor (subject to approval) and a second tasting round. Level III adds blends of up to two sweeteners, such as cane sugar and stevia, and a pilot run of your first 96 cans. It is built for brands, agencies and entrepreneurs who want a signature drink without developing a formula from scratch.

Program: Architect Program
Scope: 1 private label SKU
Levels: I, II and III
From: $375.00
Facility: Family-owned. Made in our own private Southern California facility.

What is the DIY Beverages Architect Program?

The Architect Program turns one of DIY Beverages' stock drinks into your own proprietary beverage: 1 private label SKU, customized further than our online beverage builder goes. Every level lets you adjust sweetness and tartness and raise or lower ingredient and add-in levels, such as caffeine. Levels II and III add blends of up to 3 flavors, a new ingredient or flavor (subject to approval) and 2 tasting rounds. Level III adds blends of up to two sweeteners and a pilot run of your first 96 cans.

How much does the Architect Program cost?

Level I is $375.00, Level II is $875.00 and Level III is $1,275.00. Each level covers the customization of 1 private label SKU. Additional prototype rounds are $100 each, buying your final formula is a separate fee based on complexity, and shipping for the Level III pilot run is not included.

What is the difference between Level I, Level II and Level III?

Level I ($375.00) lets you adjust sweetness, tartness and ingredient and add-in levels, with 1 tasting round. Level II ($875.00) adds a second tasting round for a revision if needed, blends of up to 3 flavors instead of the standard 2, and a new ingredient or flavor not normally available in our website beverage builder (subject to approval). Level III ($1,275.00) includes everything in Level II, plus blends of up to two sweeteners and a pilot run of your first 96 cans.

How do the prototype tastings work?

We make 2 prototype cans of your drink for you to taste. Prototype cans carry our standard tasting label, printed direct on metal, and the label is not customizable. Level I includes 1 tasting round. Levels II and III include 2: 1 initial tasting plus 1 revision if needed. If you want changes to the last sample you received, each additional prototype round is $100.

What is the Level III pilot run?

Level III includes a pilot run of your first 96 cans: 4 cases of 24 cans made with your approved formula, to share with friends and get market feedback. Pilot run cans use an adhesive wrap label only, and shipping cost is not included.

Can I buy the formula for my drink?

Yes. At every level you have the option to buy your final formula, for a separate fee based on complexity. It is not part of the level price.