Craft Beverage Labels That Make a Lasting Impression

Admit it—many times, you’ve chosen a craft beer, bottle of wine, or water based on the label alone. That’s why your custom beverage labels need to be flawless. At Columbine Label, we offer a variety of face stock options and finishes, including gloss, matte, foil, and metallic effects, so you can achieve the look you want. With precise color matching, consistent quality, and expertly sized label placement, your beverage will stand out and capture consumers’ attention in a crowded market. Let us help elevate your brand.

Common Materials for Beverage Labeling

Labels for beverages must be both functional and eye-catching. Custom beverage labels need to be carefully selected based on the specific requirements of your product. For example, if your beverage is bottled hot or needs to be refrigerated, the material choice is crucial. Considerations like the type of bottle or container—glass, plastic, or unique shapes—can affect the label’s performance as well. Will your product be exposed to frequent ice, water, or condensation in coolers? Without the right material, labels can wrinkle, peel, or lose adhesion, causing brand damage and increased costs.

At Columbine Label, we ensure that your labels are designed to withstand various environments and usage. We help you choose the best adhesive and face stock materials for your beverage, so they perform well in retail and at home. Our material options include paper, clear, white, silver/chrome, and even holographic, with finishes such as glossy, matte, varnish, or lamination. Whether you need a standard permanent adhesive or a stronger option for refrigeration or freezing, we’ve got you covered.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry! We are the label experts, here to guide you in selecting the right materials for your beverage labels, ensuring they look great and stand up to the elements.

Big B's custom bottle labels created by Columbine Label.

BOPP Labels

BOPP labels (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) are ideal for beverage labeling due to their durability and moisture resistance. White BOPP offers a crisp, bright background; clear BOPP provides a transparent, no-label look; and silver BOPP adds a sleek, metallic finish. All offer excellent print quality, flexibility, and long-lasting performance, making them perfect for beverage packaging

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Shrink Sleeves

Shrink sleeves are a versatile and eye-catching solution for beverage labeling. These full-coverage labels conform to the shape of bottles or cans, offering a 360-degree design space. They provide durability, tamper-evident security, and vibrant, high-quality graphics, making them ideal for beverages looking to stand out in a competitive market.

Paper or Wine Stock

Paper and wine stock labels provide a timeless, sophisticated aesthetic for beverage labeling. With a luxurious texture and premium print surface, they are perfect for wine, craft beverages, and specialty drinks. These labels enhance product appeal, offering an upscale look that reflects the quality and craftsmanship behind each unique beverage.

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Custom Craft Beverage Application Examples

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Craft Beer Labels

Common Container Types: Aluminum Cans and Glass Bottles

Craft beer labels are essential for branding, helping breweries stand out with eye-catching designs and high-quality materials. Premium craft beer labels enhance visual appeal with vibrant colors, sharp graphics, and specialty finishes that attract customers. Durability is key, as labels must withstand moisture, refrigeration, and handling without peeling, fading, or smudging. Using waterproof and scuff-resistant materials ensures that craft beer labels remain pristine from production to consumption. Investing in durable, high-quality labels not only strengthens brand identity but also builds customer trust and loyalty. For breweries, the right craft beer labels can make a lasting impression in a competitive market.

Three Law's Whiskey bottles with custom labels

Craft Spirits and Liquor Labels

Common Container Types: Glass Bottles

A premium craft spirits label is essential for making a lasting impression in the competitive spirits industry. High-quality liquor labels with rich colors, foil stamping, embossing, and specialty finishes elevate brand identity and convey craftsmanship. Durable materials ensure labels withstand moisture, handling, and temperature changes, maintaining a flawless look from shelf to pour. A well-designed craft spirits label enhances shelf appeal, attracting consumers with a luxurious, professional aesthetic. Investing in premium liquor labels with embellishments like metallic accents and textured finishes helps distilleries stand out, reinforcing quality and authenticity while building customer trust and brand loyalty.

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Wine Labels

Common Container Types: Glass Bottles

High-quality wine labels are essential for creating a strong first impression and communicating a brand’s story. Elegant designs with premium embellishments like embossing, foil accents, and textured papers elevate a bottle’s presentation, attracting discerning consumers. Durability is key, as wine labels must resist moisture, chilling, and handling while maintaining their pristine look. Custom finishes, such as soft-touch coatings or UV spot varnish, add sophistication and reinforce a winery’s commitment to excellence. Investing in premium wine labels not only enhances shelf appeal but also builds brand recognition, helping wineries stand out in a competitive market and captivate wine enthusiasts.

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Labels

Common Container Types: Aluminum Cans, Glass or Plastic Bottles

In the growing non-alcoholic beverage market, eye-catching craft soda labels and juice labels are essential for standing out on the shelf. Vibrant colors, unique designs, and premium finishes help brands attract health-conscious and adventurous consumers. High-quality materials ensure labels remain crisp and intact despite refrigeration, condensation, and handling. Specialty embellishments like matte or gloss coatings, embossing, and metallic accents add a premium touch, reinforcing product quality. Custom craft soda labels and juice labels create a strong brand presence, helping beverages compete in a crowded market while appealing to consumers looking for refreshing, artisanal drink options.

Coffee Bag Labels

Coffee Bag Labels

Common Container Types: Flexible Bags

High-quality coffee bag labels are essential for branding and product differentiation in the competitive coffee market. Many roasters use labels on plain bags for a cost-effective, flexible packaging solution, while others invest in preprinted bags and rely on labels to distinguish different roasts and flavors. Custom coffee bag labels with vibrant colors, specialty finishes, and premium materials enhance shelf appeal and reinforce brand identity. Durable labels withstand moisture, handling, and storage conditions, ensuring a professional look from roaster to customer. Whether for small-batch blends or large-scale production, coffee bag labels provide an easy way to showcase quality and uniqueness.

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Food Labels

High-quality food labels are essential for branding, compliance, and consumer appeal. Durable materials and clear printing ensure food labeling remains intact despite refrigeration, moisture, and handling. Custom designs with vibrant colors, specialty finishes, and key product details help brands stand out. Effective food labels build trust and enhance shelf presence in a competitive market.

Health and Wellness Labels

Health labels are essential for conveying critical information about a product’s ingredients, nutritional value, and safety. Clear, accurate health labels help consumers make informed choices while ensuring compliance with regulations. Whether on supplements, food, or cosmetics, these labels build trust by providing transparency, guiding consumers towards healthier, safer options.

Personal Care Product Labels

Beauty product labels are key to showcasing a product’s features, ingredients, and benefits. A well-crafted label not only highlights the brand’s identity but also builds trust with consumers by providing essential details like skin type compatibility and usage instructions. These labels help differentiate products in a competitive market, driving customer engagement and loyalty.

Chemicals Product Labels

Chemical and cleaning product labels are vital for safety, usage instructions, and ingredient transparency. They ensure consumers handle products correctly while highlighting potential hazards, proper storage, and disposal methods. Clear, concise labeling builds trust, educates users on effective use, and helps ensure compliance with safety regulations, protecting both people and the environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Because of our standard operating procedures, our minimum order quantity is 250 custom labels.

We use various materials for our custom label printing, each serving a unique purpose. Our most commonly used materials include biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), tight mandrel, vinyl, digital wine stock, tag stock, and many more. One of our label experts can help you select the best material for your product.

We can perform digital and flexographic printing for any custom labels.

We offer laminate and varnish finish options.

Yes, we offer all of these custom label printing options. We look forward to working with you to determine which options make the most sense for your products.

Unfortunately, we do not apply labels directly to your products. However, we will work with you to ensure our labels will work with your application equipment.

Yes, we can handle orders with variable information.

Once we have your artwork on file, please contact us via email or phone call to place an order for more custom labels.

Yes, we have an assortment of responsibly sourced materials and label papers made from recycled materials. Please ask about these materials during the quote process.

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