Beer Labels

[Partridge9]

I have used Milk from day one  - best idea ever !

Most of ye have seen my labels.

Cheaper than pritstick !

[johnrm]

I'd say if you water down PVA it'll do the job.
5l in a Builders providers will last a lifetime.
Maybe get a small one in art and craft shop, figure the ration and fill an empty 5l drum.

[Samael]

If You pay 5$ You can get access to labels with Your pictures/gifs

[alealex]

If You pay 5$ You can get access to labels with Your pictures/gifs

Would like to add pics on the labels. Are there many different designs available?

[Samael]

If You pay 5$ You can get access to labels with Your pictures/gifs

Would like to add pics on the labels. Are there many different designs available?

http://www.beerlabelizer.com/

You can check Yourself Enjoy

[Hop Bomb]

Grogtag.com  Just take a screen grab instead of paying. Edit in photoshop or similar. They've some really nice designs on there.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

wat do sheperd neame use? the labels fall off really easily in warm water?

A lot of bottling lines use Casein based adhesives, which are milk derived adhesives. I worked in a bottling plant years ago and that's what they used.  They used reusable bottles and it was important that the labels could be easily removed in the bottle washers, most bottling lines use 1 shot bottles now, cheaper, less nasty effluent from the bottle washers and safer, so they probably use different adhesives as label removal isn't a concerm.

[johnrm]

So would an antibacterial in the milk kill bugs?
Maybe a drop of starsan mixed with milk?

[Damien M]

Bugs wouldn't be a problem either way.
Bugs need moisture and there won't be alot of that between the bottle and the lable once affixed and dried........... yes condensation will form as we drink it, but bugs won't grow quicker than bottle is drank  :

Also its the inside of the bottle we worry about, not the outside. Do you san your hands before drinking?? Some don't even do it after renting the beer!!!!    

[johnrm]

Homemade Glue from milk (casein glue)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90UDm3KgYSo

[Dr Horrible]

The only issue with milk as a label glue is the fact that if it's left in a damp environment at all, such as a shed or garage, the milk can eventually grow mould.

I've had that problem as well, but I found that you can avoid it if you only apply just the minimum amount of milk required to get the label to stick - if you're too generous then you get black spots all over the label.  Also using heavier grade paper (80 or 100g/m2) also helps to absorb any excess liquid.

[Eoin]

The only issue with milk as a label glue is the fact that if it's left in a damp environment at all, such as a shed or garage, the milk can eventually grow mould.

I've had that problem as well, but I found that you can avoid it if you only apply just the minimum amount of milk required to get the label to stick - if you're too generous then you get black spots all over the label.  Also using heavier grade paper (80 or 100g/m2) also helps to absorb any excess liquid.

I've not had the problem myself but have heard of it from others. I have used milk, but to be honest I rarely use labels as it's just too much work on top of everything else.

[johnrm]

I use a saucer of milk and make sure the back of the label is wet all over.
Apply to bottle.
Apply gentle Pressure with an absorbent teatowel.

I think labels are pretty important particularly if you are handing bottles away.
There is nothing worse than a naked beer bottle and wondering what the heck is in it!

[Bogwoppit]

I got the labels printed up and attached with pritt.

Sorry about the sideways, doesn't look like that on computer. 

[LordEoin]

wow , that's a shiny counter!