Kolsch Label For Critique

So I just whipped up this label, for a beer I'm brewing this weekend. Still has to have the abv and info added to it. That might go on a back label though since I think it would look too busy on the front with that added. Thoughts?

Nice...I'm continually amazed at the quality of these labels and wonder where ppl are getting their software and images/illustrations from. This one looks great!

I make my labels with Photoshop CS3. The images are taken from deviant art with the permission of those who created them. I just learned some blending options and this is actually two different photos blended on top of each other.






Photoshop is one of my hobbies, so if anyone has a picture and an idea of what they want let me know and I'll throw something together for you.

Very nice, but I'd suggest making the text stand out a bit more. Try increasing the stroke, adding shadow (not too much), and maybe making the font a little bolder.

As an artwork, it works, but as a label, it just needs a smidgeon extra 'oomph'.

I had a go myself... still not satisfied, but hopefully you can see what I'm getting at.

I dunno. Somehow, seawater, seaweed, and fishy reminders are not what I'd associate with a kolsch.

climateboy said:

I dunno. Somehow, seawater, seaweed, and fishy reminders are not what I'd associate with a kolsch.

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i agree. needs more sunshine, rainbows, and/or smiling unicorns...

illin8 said:

Nice...I'm continually amazed at the quality of these labels and wonder where ppl are getting their software and images/illustrations from. This one looks great!

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GIMP and Inkscape are what I use.... both free downloads after a quick google search.

90% of my images are stolen from unsuspecting folks off the web, often as simple as the image search on google. I can't compete with most folks on here, but they turn out well in my opinion, and are free.

I love the label, but do agree the font needs to stand out more.

HOP-HEAD said:

GIMP and Inkscape are what I use.... both free downloads after a quick google search.

90% of my images are stolen from unsuspecting folks off the web, often as simple as the image search on google. I can't compete with most folks on here, but they turn out well in my opinion, and are free.

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I use Paint Shop Pro, and also steal stuff off of Google image

The eye was great.

wow, so I just started browing through this board and this was the first thread I opened. Just wipped it up huh? That's some great artwork. I agree with celestialparsnip that the title needs to be emphsized more. Maybe also try to mute some of the detail (water splashes and detail of the border) , as it might get a little foggy once it's label size.

Yeah, I was thinking that the letters needed to be darker, but I still don't want to distract from the overall picture. Celestial I really like the input, what kind of font is that? I'll probably take that font keep the shadow and reduce the fill so it looks a little more transparent in the middle. I'm not too worried about the smaller details because the printer I use is in a tech lab and is absolutely ridiculous. Great ideas thanks everyone.

The font is called Torquator, and can be found here.

I'd also suggest placing a border around the whole shebang, to give it more definition. The blackened edges are cool, but a boundary will help keep the eye focused on the centre.

How about something like this?

Fixed that for ya Lou...I like it better now too



No but really thanks for the help celestial I liked the font but lessened the fill a little bit and messed with the border...I might mess with it a little bit more, but I really like how it turned out.

Hey! I liked the unicorn!

probably could be a bit bigger though...bottled with unicorns and rainbows