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Looks pretty good! I think the layout for the type is a bit awkward in respects to looking at it dead on because of the curve of the bottle. That and the large space between Hopocalypse Now and Imperial IPA. I do like the format for your labels with the logo small and classy up top.

First buzz was malt liquor...shared a 40 of Crazy Horse with some other friends when I was 12. First beer buzz I think was Miller (bleck).

Tomamonk Brewery

I just threw this together, but you should be able to get some decent effects, giving more texture to the logo. The only thing I didnt try was making the type look like it was engraved on but that shouldnt be too hard. You working in Photoshop?

Again, a crude (and quick) hack job, but here you go

That one works better IMO. Its overall much darker which lets the type stand out more. I think your brand idea is great...you have a ton of possibilities to make it looks cool!

What program are you using? Can you blur text in it? If so, create a black (or that maroon color) version of the text, place it underneath your original text, and then blur it. That will give you a crude drop shadow. You can then shift it if you want it to have a directional look and if it isnt...

One more image (because I am apparently limited to 4 per post) EDIT: This is a quick hack job...much easier to do when you have the original source files.

Drop Shadow, Stroke, Outer Glow or a combination of any of these. Try playing around with a drop shadow first. Here are a few examples. I like what you have so far. You could also play around with the background photo by using a pseudo vignette at the bottom that feathers out...

Yea thats what I thought initially. So chilling for a week is merely to let it clear? And I suppose I should use a bit of co2 to seat the lid after I have primed the keg? Cheers, Bill

Okay...one more question if anybody can help me out with the answer :D So lets say I decide to force carbonate at room temp (basement is around 68-70). Im looking at around 30 psi. How long will it take to carb at the temp and pressure? I can do a month if necessary but thats getting pretty...

I just made a Mocktoberfest last week. Used 3# light DME and 3.3# of light LME. DME went in the beginning of boil (only a 30 minute boil) and LME went in at flame out. Steeped 8 oz of crystal 40 and 60 i believe...and I put a pound of vienna in although thats only because I had it on hand and...

Has anyone tried laminating sheets? Just curious. You would have to leave a good 1/8 to 1/4" overhang on the front of the label. A little spray adhesive on the back of the label (unlaminated) would keep it in place so the rigidness of the laminated side wouldnt pull it off the bottle. I know...

Cool...Im hoping I can actually talk him down to 200 as thats about all I have free atm. Thanks, Bill

I found someone selling off their All Grain equipment and figured this would be a good chance for me to step up this fall. He is selling the following for 250 (negotiable). Everything is pretty new (used less than 10 times) Keggle with morebeer.com ss false bottom, brass bulk head and ball...

Thanks for the info!

I use Midwest when my LHBS doesnt have what i need and I dont have the time for him to order for me. I like supporting my LHBS but its not the end all be all for me. Midwest is nice because they take paypal.

Any ideas? I really want to use this cider but Im afraid of some spoilage because it is refrigerated. Cheers, Bill

Do they keep theirs refrigerated? Yes, as far as I know, I mean fresh unfiltered cider.

Just curious how many people have used brown cider. I have an orchard down the street from me that sells it in one gallon jugs. One thing though is that they are all refrigerated. Actually every brown cider I have come across is always refrigerated. Im wondering if this is because there are no...