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Tips, trends, and design inspiration for a wide variety of products.

Potential TTB Updates to Alcohol Labeling Requirements

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently announced potential updates to the federal alcohol labeling requirements for 2024. The changes, if accepted, would affect the labeling and advertising rules for wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverage brands. As a company dedicated to supporting your success with custom label printing for alcoholic beverages,…
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Tips for Designing Captivating Craft Beer Labels

It’s always craft beer season for true enthusiasts. Whether you’re promoting a seasonal flavor or want to highlight year-long products, the right craft beer label helps take your business the extra mile with customer satisfaction and demand. Still, if you’re struggling to produce a craft beer label, don’t fret. Here are some tips for designing…
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Three-Tier System: What It Is and How It Impacts Alcohol Distribution

The alcohol industry is highly regulated and complex, partially due to the legacy of Prohibition. One of the most curious aspects of this legacy is the three-tier system which governs how alcohol is distributed. In this post, we take a look at what the three-tier system is exactly and how it impacts alcohol producers, distributors,…
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How To Ship Alcohol in the US: The Complete Guide

If you’re just getting started selling private label wine, you need to know the rules and regulations around shipping alcohol in the US so you can successfully sell directly to your customers. As the popularity of online shopping continues to grow, many states have made it easier to ship alcohol directly to consumers, bypassing the…
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Everything You Need to Know About Hard Seltzer Labels

Let’s face it: hard seltzer is here to stay. And why not? These boozy beverages are refreshing, versatile, and low-calorie, making them a staple in most coolers and fridges across the country, plus they’re a blessing to those who are gluten-free. Hard seltzers are becoming so popular that even mainstream beer brands are adding them…
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Best Beer Bottle Label Sizes and Materials

There are many different shapes and sizes of beer bottles out there. Craft breweries especially utilize a plethora of bottle styles and sizes to appeal to their wide variety of customers. The size and style of bottle chosen can communicate much, from the type of brew to the origin and history of the brewing method.…
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10 of the Best Craft Beer Label Designs

It’s no secret that we geek out over awesome label designs, and the craft beer industry often boasts some of the best. In the past few years, small craft breweries have flourished, refreshing the market and producing tastier, more interesting brews than your typical lager. An innovative product deserves an equally creative label design to…
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