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bellmtbbq
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slim2043 said:
Is this 7x3? I've always done half labels but I love doing the packaging more then the brewing so a full label it is next time. Nice design!
Here's our first attempt -- a nice, clean design to match the finish on this beer!
I ordered from Grogtags, with the AHS discount. We'll see how they turn out.
Cheers!
I ordered from Grogtags, with the AHS discount. We'll see how they turn out.
Cheers!
sheena1014
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I bottled my smoked ale yesterday. Just a small, 2 gallon batch to test.
hahahaha! I LOVE this label...would definitely make me wanna buy!
Here are my last several labels:
Tastes like sour cherry soda more than beer, but I'm not complaining…
Trying to wait until the official first day of Oktoberfest to crack into these, but I don't think I'll make it. Sample on bottling day tasted good.
Brewed a 7.5 gallon batch then split it and fermented 2.5 gallons with ale yeast and 5 with lager yeast. I did four bottles of each of the separate ones and then blended them and bottled the rest. Small variations for each.
Tastes like sour cherry soda more than beer, but I'm not complaining…
Trying to wait until the official first day of Oktoberfest to crack into these, but I don't think I'll make it. Sample on bottling day tasted good.
Brewed a 7.5 gallon batch then split it and fermented 2.5 gallons with ale yeast and 5 with lager yeast. I did four bottles of each of the separate ones and then blended them and bottled the rest. Small variations for each.
hahahaha! I LOVE this label...would definitely make me wanna buy!
Thanks! I drank half of those soon after bottling and then packed some away and just had the first one in a few months and it has aged well! The smoke tastes much better integrated rather than just being on top of the rest of the beer. Looking forward to taking a few down to BYOB BBQ restaurant down the street.
gmcapone
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This is for my Irish Red. Its really red, so I kept the label simple to make it seem as if you actually are drinking a red potion from Zelda.
JollyIsTheRoger
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This is for my Irish Red. Its really red, so I kept the label simple to make it seem as if you actually are drinking a red potion from Zelda.
That is awesome
Oter
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My latest label with back info label. A friend of mine drew up the logo for me. (credit: William Dickey Photography)
Calichusetts
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Very nice layout and color scheme...the feathering/layer mask around the lady looks a little strange though.
jasonsbeer
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I'll add mine to the mix. I got going on Gimp a few nights ago with the goal of developing a logo and beer label. Got both. It should be easy to use this base style for all my labels. I can swap out the photo, change the background color and text real easy.
It has the obligatory hops and barley on the label. Center top is the logo I came up with.
It has the obligatory hops and barley on the label. Center top is the logo I came up with.
jwwbrennan
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jasonsbeer
Good concept label. I would add a hint of highlight to the eye(s) and bring them up just a bit to add more life to the model.
Good concept label. I would add a hint of highlight to the eye(s) and bring them up just a bit to add more life to the model.
MikeyBrew11
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JollyIsTheRoger said:
I think if you go here, you can't ignore a singed potion.
naiek
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Final version
Oter
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Decided black and white wasn't looking to hot on the bottle. Here is my final draft.
While high contrast white labels can look amazing on a bottle, without label paper that's 100% opaque and a matte or gloss finish, it always looks terrible. I use label paper that has adhesive gum on one side (like a stamp) but once I wet it to get it to stick, the paper looses some of its opaqueness. With white labels, it looks like crap.
If you buy super thick finished paper, you could always use the milk method of applying the paper to the bottle.
It's all about production quality
If you buy super thick finished paper, you could always use the milk method of applying the paper to the bottle.
It's all about production quality
Fished up the labels. Stuck one of each last night as even with three people tearing them, it was too late to glue them all on. 150 bottles to do tonight. Not the best phone photo but it's taken from inside a Pizza and Victory Headwaters coma.
They are 6" x 3.5" about a 3/4 wrap on the bottles. Printed on resumé paper for some added texture. Stuck with glue sticks.
Zip of the PSD: http://is.gd/v44Hnm
They are 6" x 3.5" about a 3/4 wrap on the bottles. Printed on resumé paper for some added texture. Stuck with glue sticks.
Zip of the PSD: http://is.gd/v44Hnm
These are really nice. What paper are you using? Do you mind sharing the Illustrator/PS file?
Oter
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While high contrast white labels can look amazing on a bottle, without label paper that's 100% opaque and a matte or gloss finish, it always looks terrible. I use label paper that has adhesive gum on one side (like a stamp) but once I wet it to get it to stick, the paper looses some of its opaqueness. With white labels, it looks like crap.
If you buy super thick finished paper, you could always use the milk method of applying the paper to the bottle.
It's all about production quality
Yeah this issue is with the paper. Using what I have readily available, color is the best way for me to make it presentable.
Thanks, I edited the post to include some details and link to the ZIP.
Thanks. Is the texture on the edges from the resume paper?
I put each label 3 up into a PDF and added crop marks. We used a ruler and ripped the excess off leaving the tattered edges. Butting the labels together it was 6 tears per sheet. Do the long edges first, makes for less tears
I put each label 3 up into a PDF and added crop marks. We used a ruler and ripped the excess off leaving the tattered edges. Butting the labels together it was 6 tears per sheet. Do the long edges first, makes for less tears
Great idea!
naiek
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The deckled edge on your labels really adds a lot to the finished look, very nice
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Heres my Home Brew label!
"Pier 25" Amber ale by District Brewing Co.
(created an imaginary brewing company and brand...for now)
"Pier 25" Amber ale by District Brewing Co.
(created an imaginary brewing company and brand...for now)
guitarjcr
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These are my labels and bottle caps. First brew ever, and it turned out great! Can't wait for my pumpkin ale to finish...
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This is the basic label. I will add some of the text to the outside and get it printed for bottles soon.
jlb307
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DANG IT! I gotta stop taking so long to post my ideas! Of course, I wish recipes came to me as quickly as labels! lol
This is a great poster, though.
Here's what I made, thought I'd share it anyways.
Oter
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Label for the stout I brewed yesterday.
bellmtbbq
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Oter said:
Love the brewery name and info on the side. Gave me some ideas. Cheers!
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