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General Discussions => Chit Chat => Topic started by: heeler58 on July 26, 2014, 08:51:19 PM

Title: Bottle labels
Post by: heeler58 on July 26, 2014, 08:51:19 PM
Hi brewers, anybody got a source for bottle labels that can easily be removed for next brew at a reasonableprice?☺
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: Rossa on July 26, 2014, 09:13:20 PM
Where  are you based?
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: LordEoin on July 26, 2014, 10:40:27 PM
print them out on a lazer printer (toner doesn't run) and give the back a quick soak with milk.
milk dries like glue and the labels will fall off when soaked again on cleaning day :)
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: Qs on July 26, 2014, 10:43:41 PM
Does that not stink?
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: LordEoin on July 26, 2014, 11:23:29 PM
nope. Once it's dry it's fine.
Does powdered milk stink? ;)
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: DEMPSEY on July 26, 2014, 11:30:14 PM
Quote from: LordEoin on July 26, 2014, 11:23:29 PM
nope. Once it's dry it's fine.
Does powdered milk stink? ;)
It does when it comes out the other end of a babies arse :D
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: Will_D on July 27, 2014, 12:33:55 AM
Quote from: DEMPSEY on July 26, 2014, 11:30:14 PM
Quote from: LordEoin on July 26, 2014, 11:23:29 PM
nope. Once it's dry it's fine.
Does powdered milk stink? ;)
It does when it comes out the other end of a babies arse :D
JayZus Mr.D!

Nowt wrong with your memory - BUT when was last time someone entrusted a babs to your TLC?
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: heeler58 on July 27, 2014, 12:18:35 PM
Thanks for all replies. I'm in Cashel,Tipperary.
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: heeler58 on July 27, 2014, 12:23:37 PM
I was hoping for something pre-manufactured on a roll perhaps or a printing works that prints for micro breweries?
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: CARA on July 27, 2014, 12:43:36 PM
Staffordshire brewery in the UK are pretty cheap. Theres also labelworld (i think) in Dublin which we use at the brewery.
If youre in Cashel, we have a homebrew meetup and brewday in Thurles on the second Sunday every month. See the South Central page for info (http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php?board=53.0 (http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php?board=53.0))
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: heeler58 on July 27, 2014, 01:08:29 PM
Thanks very much for this info. Unfortunately I will rarely if ever be able to attend the brew day in Thurles as I work nights all weekend and sleep by day. Bit of a nocturne, me.😐
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: LordEoin on July 27, 2014, 01:58:23 PM
http://www.beerlabelizer.com/
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: Will_D on July 27, 2014, 02:31:12 PM
It all depends on what sort of label you want:

1. Cheapest option; masking tape and a felt tip

2. Print your own in word or use a label site, print on plain A4, guilotine to size and fix with Pritt or milk

3. As above but use A4 sticky label paper

4. Get them done by the pros and pay the price!
Title: Re: Bottle labels
Post by: Chris on July 28, 2014, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: Tube on July 27, 2014, 01:29:55 PM
I use A4 sheets of adhesive labels bought in Easons. I print them using a laser printer.
I use these also but they can be difficult to remove .