Easier Labels ?

Brewed_Force · Nov 26, 2014

Surely somebody has come up with a better solution to bottle labeling than this method: ?
I design basic beer labels using MS Publisher or Inkscape and print on to an A4 sheet of paper, cut out and stick on with a Prit stick.
The designing part is quite interesting, but cutting out and gluing 40 labels for a batch is not my idea of fun, plus, if I've had a couple of 'samples' beforehand then the labels can end up a bit wonky!:drunk:
I have seen some easy-peel labels on eBay and wondered if anyone had tried this type of label? Are they genuinely easy to peel off prior to washing/sanitising ? I have avoided self-adhesive labels in the past due to the difficulty in removing them cleanly.

Hopping_Mad · Nov 26, 2014

You've pretty much described my modus operandi for labelling.

I avoid easy peel labels for the same reason.

Try using two mini-kegs then bottle the rest. Labelling becomes 50% easier :p

Brewed_Force · Jan 16, 2015

After a bit of research I've found that Avery do self-adhesive easy removable labels on A4 sheets.
Both Round and rectangular, so I can print them off from my computer. If it works it will save a fair bit of time.:-D

Brewski · Jan 17, 2015

I've been thinking about labels for the beers I give away (I was planning on Scrooging the lot to myself but a couple of friends have helped by donating empty bottles).

Anyway, I'm thinking of doing something a bit different/rustic/post-modern (ok - easier :) ). By cutting a sheet of A4 width-ways into 4 or 5 equal rectangles and cutting a hole in one end of each strip to fit over the bottle neck, allowing the tag to hang down the bottle. I've made a couple to experiment and it looks quite good. Theres plenty of room for a logo and info, and minimal hassle (very easy to design and produce, and there's no sticking or removing labels).

DoctorMick · Jan 17, 2015

I bought a load of labels from label planet, they're easy to print and come off pretty easily too.

Grumpydev · Jan 17, 2015

I use a guillotine for cutting, only takes a couple of minutes, then stick on with a ramekin of milk and a pastry brush - gives plenty of time to get them straight and just comes straight off with water.

Sandimas · Jan 17, 2015

+1 for Avery labels, use their online design tool to drop your design into the label template then just print and peel off.

I use the paper guillotine method for wine lables, but cutting up 40+ labels for beer bottles takes so long I lose patience.

Waylander87 · Jan 17, 2015

I found the milk method caused the labels to go all mouldy - what am I doing wrong?
For the last batch of Gorse wine I just used sticky blank labels because I was so sick of mouldy looking homebrew - puts people off trying what's inside.

Grumpydev · Jan 17, 2015

Waylander87 said:
I found the milk method caused the labels to go all mouldy - what am I doing wrong?
For the last batch of Gorse wine I just used sticky blank labels because I was so sick of mouldy looking homebrew - puts people off trying what's inside.

Too much milk maybe? Doesn't need much at all - I also use skimmed milk, no idea if that makes any difference though :)

Toffee · Jan 17, 2015

I use Herma "moveables". they stay on the bottles fine, but come off easy without leaving anything behind.

http://www.staples.co.uk/movables-r...e-_-serp-pla&gclid=CKmZ2dKim8MCFQiWtAodJgkAlw

Grumpydev · Jan 17, 2015

Toffee said:
I use Herma "moveables". they stay on the bottles fine, but come off easy without leaving anything behind.

http://www.staples.co.uk/movables-r...e-_-serp-pla&gclid=CKmZ2dKim8MCFQiWtAodJgkAlw

Link doesn't work, says the item/page isn't found.

hulmea · Jan 17, 2015

Has anyone tried painting the bottles with blackboard paint? That way we can chalk on the latest brew.

I may give this a go and let you know how I get on

MyQul · Jan 17, 2015

I haven't got a printer so I bought one of these rubber stamp kits. I will just cut up some white A4 paper and stick it onto the bottle with pritt stick or something after give the label a 'stamp'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-RUBBE...ce_Supplies_Stationery_ET&hash=item338612e51a

Toffee · Jan 17, 2015

Grumpydev said:
Link doesn't work, says the item/page isn't found.

Really? Works for me? Anyhow, Google herma moveables. Those are the labels I use. Peel off easily, yet stay on bottles. Make up labels using word templates for the label size you buy, and it's easy.

Crystal_Ball · Jan 18, 2015

hulmea said:
Has anyone tried painting the bottles with blackboard paint? That way we can chalk on the latest brew.

I may give this a go and let you know how I get on

I like that idea. I have some that I was going to use very soon so will try it on some bottles too!

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