I'm a fan of simple, I've always liked how much more basic wine labels are than beer labels. Maybe it doesn't always fit beer, but I think it gives it a nice handcrafted, made in a farmhouse feel, if that makes sense
Thanks! No, I didn't design it, my mom did, she has a children's art business so I use her pictures. Some of them are too childish, but others fit quite nicely. https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrawberryPieDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name ( I hope it's not against the rules to link to a business, it's not to try to promote it, this isn't really the crowd, just to show the style)
I use postage labels for a cheap and easy way to mark my bottles. normally it's just a simple label. stepping up for this one
I've posted my label before, but it evolves over time, and this is what I'm doing now. I just change the name, style, ABV and ingredients for each label. Since I brew 5 gallons twice a month, but don't drink that much, I give away many bottles, and like those who get them to have a little info.
I've since put my main brewery logo into glassware, and made a rubber stamp of it for stamping onto 4-pack carriers as well.
It's been a busy month. Each label has a quote, usually from a kids book because it uses art my mom (a kids artist) makes.
The Blue Owl... "She had blue skin, And so did he. He kept it hid And so did she. They searched for blue Their whole life through, Then passed right by-And never knew.
Rise... If you don't see the book you want to read on the shelf, write it"
Blue Stripe...(a red, but NEIPA style) "and all the colors I am inside, have not been invented yet"
The bear who was (names after a great cartoon)... believing takes practice
Captain Stormfield....Those who don't believe in magic will never find it
Dreamcatcher... I saw a man pursuing the horizon; Round and round they sped. I was disturbed at this; I accosted the man. It is futile, I said, "You can never
You lie, he cried, And ran on. View attachment 397066View attachment 397067View attachment 397068View attachment 397069View attachment 397070View attachment 397071
Switched it up a bit to look a bit more old school and adjusted some of the text.
Switched it up a bit to look a bit more old school and adjusted some of the text.
And next up my summer beer
Bet those were a lot of fun to cut out!
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