Show Us Your Label

[lordhelemt]

Thanks to pointcity-homebrew for the artwork. Now I just need to drop them off to get filled up.

 

[tkline808]

I gave making Apfelwein and BOMM mead a try not too long ago. Just bottled the Apfelwein. Here is the label, going to use the same layout when I bottle the BOMM. Bottled in 750's...

 

[Senormac]

I like the creativity in this thread. Of course, brewing beer is creative too, but I have a soft spot for graphics and artwork and photoshop

 

[FearItself]

In bottles now, almost ready to drink:

Going into bottles in the next few days:

Next brew day:

Although I've realized that I need to change the "Bottle conditioned" warning on the last one, since you are supposed to drink the yeast in a Hefeweizen.

 

[kproudfoot]

2 questions. What software (preferable free) do people use? I like he designs with a big picture in the middle and the writing on both sides. Also where do you order from? I've used bottlemark before but just for caps.

 

[GraphicPro]

2 questions. What software (preferable free) do people use? I like he designs with a big picture in the middle and the writing on both sides. Also where do you order from? I've used bottlemark before but just for caps.

Inkscape or Gimp are a couple freebies.

 

[Dycksons]

I like Inkscape personally for open source. It lets you scale to any size you want without loss. I'm a old school photoshop nerd myself been using it for almost 20 years

 

[FearItself]

I use Corel Draw (not free).

I print the labels on plain paper at FedEx/Kinko's and attach them with milk.

 

[Nagorg]

I used to use PhotoShop but made myself figure out how to use Gimp about 5 years ago. Now I use Gimp and love it! Inkscape has a steeper learning curve IMO and I've only used it for a bottle cap graphic when ordering from bottlemark.com. They have great tutorials on their site for helping you do just that.

 

[jimdkc]

2 questions. What software (preferable free) do people use? I like he designs with a big picture in the middle and the writing on both sides. Also where do you order from? I've used bottlemark before but just for caps.

For Mac users, the free programs (GIMP, Inkscape, etc...) are available, too. But, there are some relatively low-cost options, too:

Pixelmator does 90% of what Adobe Photoshop does, for $30. Photo editing and pixel-based graphics.

Graphic (formerly iDraw, until it was bought by AutoDesk) is a good substitute for Adobe Illustrator, also $30. This is a vector-based illustration app.

These are what I use.

For a little bit more ($50 each), Affinity Photo (pixel/photo) and Affinity Designer (vector/illustration) look very good, also.

 

[JJack887]

Made a label for my first Double IPA. Tell me what you think! View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1487636535.204640.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1487636559.198355.jpg

 

[RevKev]

Decided to go a different route. I should've added some highlights to the text but it's decent

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[badgerfan79]

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Not fancy but I'm happy with my first try and only using PowerPoint.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Made a label for my first Double IPA. Tell me what you think! View attachment 389806View attachment 389807

Looks crisp, and to the point. Nice design. The only thing I would adjust is the size- a little smaller so they fit the bottle better.

 

[TasunkaWitko]

 

[TasunkaWitko]

Updated label for Das OtterWeizen -

 

[morbster]

Here's a first draft of the label for the maiden voyage on my new brewing setup (should be rockin' and rollin' in a month).

I'll clean up the wave and change the fonts a bit, and I appreciate any feedback/criticism from you guys.

 

[treacheroustexan]

Here's a first draft of the label for the maiden voyage on my new brewing setup (should be rockin' and rollin' in a month).

I'll clean up the wave and change the fonts a bit, and I appreciate any feedback/criticism from you guys.

I have no actual criticism, but wanted to say that looks really awesome! Great work. Mind sharing what program this was made in?

 

[morbster]

I have no actual criticism, but wanted to say that looks really awesome! Great work. Mind sharing what program this was made in?

Much appreciated. I designed it using Photoshop. Illustrator would probably be easier but I have no idea how to use it. I just fumble my way around until something presentable comes out.

 

[DromJohn]

If the Arkansas swells like that, then that's scarier than a fracking tornado.

 

[Senormac]

The beaches of Arkansas !! A new surfing destination
At least the IPA is good

 

[Oberlutz]

Our first brewteam logo

 

[GrizzlyBrews]

My second all-grain brew, girlfriend came up with the name. I think a few commercial examples already have a similar name, but I thought it was funny so I rolled with it.

 

[Nomofett]

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

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[morbster]

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

Your label looks excellent. Simple is oftentimes better, and I have tried to replicate a similar "wine-style" label in the past.

Did you design the elephant yourself?

 

[Nomofett]

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)

 

[morbster]

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)

There's some great content there. Would love to have the skills to illustrate like that. Thanks for the info.

 

[Nomofett]

Yeah, I wish I could also. Unfortunately it didn't pass down to me. Thanks!

 

[Black Island Brewer]

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.

 

[MarkKF]

I'm a fan of simple....

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Me, too. Love it!