Comic ink beer labels

360 labels in the register read as comic ink. Every one was described by us from the filed artwork — the TTB records what a label says, never what it looks like.

Big Bad Baptist Big EasyEPIC BREWINGA caricatured Mardi Gras figure in a tall feathered headdress dominates the centre of the label, rendered in bold black line-work with inked cross-hatching and accented in green, gold, and purple plumage. The character holds a stein and wears a beaded masquerade mask, flanked by hop and wheat stalks. Fleur-de-lis ornaments scatter across a deep purple background, with the beer name split across the lower third in large gold serif and sans-serif lettering, while a gold repeating header band runs across the top.purple · white · gold · blackCantinesca CervezaCANTINESCAFour figures sit around a low table laden with beer glasses, rendered in comic-inked style with cream outlines against a background of concentric geometric rays in magenta and gold. A heraldic shield containing a stylised leopard occupies the upper left, flanked by wheat stalks and crossed utensils. The composition is framed by repeating bands of triangles and linear ornament in navy, gold, and magenta, creating a dense, symmetrical pattern that fills the entire label surface. Typography is set in bold sans-serif capitals centred below the figures.magenta · gold · navy · creamHeritageOLD SHEEPDOG BREWERYA skeletal figure in a sombrero and poncho plays a guitar beneath a starry night sky in a desert landscape scattered with saguaro cacti. The scene occupies the full front in bold comic-book style inking, with the beer name set in large yellow caps across the upper centre. The palette is dominated by saturated magenta, orange, and teal against a speckled blue starfield, with black outlines throughout.magenta · orange · teal · blueDDH Brunch HeroREVOLUTION BREWINGAn anthropomorphic robot or armored figure in orange and white launches diagonally across the label, wielding an enormous sword and wielding a hop cone in one hand, surrounded by floating brunch elements—blood oranges, croissants, and eggs—rendered in comic-inked style with heavy black outlines. The background fills entirely with a psychedelic, liquid-swirl pattern in bright yellow and orange, creating a sense of motion and energy. The beer name "BRUNCH HERO" dominates the upper right in white block capitals with orange drop shadow, while the brewery logo and regulatory information occupy a black rectangular panel on the left.orange · yellow · white · blackTiki Torture Pina Colada SourTOPPLING GOLIATH BREWING CO.A demon's horned head with a skull-topped staff dominates the centre, rendered in bold black outline with red and cream accents against a turquoise ground. Tropical flowers in yellow, red, and coral bloom densely across the field — hibiscus, white jasmine, and stylized palm fronds — punctuated by small skulls and flaming tiki torches scattered throughout. The beer name appears in a thick, outlined serif display across the upper portion, with smaller type below. The entire composition fills the label edge-to-edge with no negative space, creating a dense, layered pattern.turquoise · black · yellow · redEmperor Haze Hazy India Pale AleSHOEHORN BREWINGA portrait of a bearded man wearing oversized cyan sunglasses dominates the front, rendered in black and white line work with bright lime-green hop cones sprouting from the crown of his head. The beer name appears in cyan block capitals across the centre, split between "EMPEROR HAZE" and "HAZY INDIA PALE ALE" below. The composition is set against a dark grey background with the Shoehorn Brewing logo and location details positioned to the right.black · white · cyan · lime-greenSchimpansenfestA cartoon chimpanzee wearing a green Bavarian hat with a feather holds two overflowing beer mugs aloft, centered within a circular frame against a bright blue background. The figure is rendered in pen-and-ink style with brown and black linework, filled with tan and white; the circular emblem is framed by a decorative gold banner reading the beer name and year. The label is predominantly deep oxblood red with gold and cream type, and includes the brewery's smaller chimpanzee logotype in the lower left.oxblood · gold · blue · creamHop RisingSQUATTERS CRAFT BEERSA bearded figure in work overalls and a wide-brimmed hat holds aloft a massive hop cone in one hand, rendered in bold black line-work against a bright lime-green field. The composition is anchored by this central character portrait, with "HOP RISING" in blocky sans-serif capitals above and "DOUBLE IPA" in yellow-green italic lettering below. The figure and background employ a halftone texture that adds depth to the otherwise graphic illustration.lime-green · black · white · yellow-greenWest Coast at Bernie'sTwo cartoon characters with exaggerated features—one orange-faced with brown hair wearing purple, the other yellow-faced with a green cap wearing green—stand arm-in-arm against a bright blue sky with white clouds. Both have large orange noses and wide grins, rendered in comic-inked style with heavy black outlines. The beer name appears in script and block lettering across the lower third, with "Killsboro" in large stylized type at the top and regulatory text confined to dark side panels.bright blue · orange · yellow · greenFrostanator DoppelbockHEAVY SEASA demonic horned creature with prominent fangs and shaggy white fur stands front-on astride a surfboard, rendered in blue outline against a dark teal ground. The beer name appears in frosted blue caps at the top; subsidiary type—ABV, volume, style, and location—is set in white sans-serif at the left and right edges. A small Brewers Association indie craft badge sits in the lower right corner.teal · white · cyan · navyHeathenWANDERING MONSTERSA cartoon horned bull wearing a blue helmet and red armor strides across the centre of the label, carrying an orange flame emblem, set against a Union Jack background in red, white, and blue. The beer name appears in large yellow letterforms flanking the bull, with "HEATHEN" in white capitals below. The Wandering Monsters circular logo sits at the top centre above the flag. A tan repeating geometric pattern fills the background beyond the main label area.blue · red · white · yellowNature Boy India Pale AleNORTH GROVE BREWERS LLCA portrait of a blonde man's face in pale yellow and tan fills a white-bordered vignette at centre, set beneath a semicircular arch. The beer name "NATURE BOY" appears in bold outlined capitals across the image in white with red fill, layered over the portrait. Below, "INDIA PALE ALE" is set in smaller red type. The entire composition sits on a saturated hot-pink ground.hot pink · white · yellow · tanDoomsauceA grim reaper in purple robes wielding a scythe dominates the front label against a blood-red background, clutching lime-green hops in one skeletal hand. Black silhouettes of bare trees, crosses, gravestones, flying bats, and a perched raven frame the composition across a graveyard scene. The beer name appears in large gold-outlined letters at the bottom, with a gold "Lord Hobo" crest shield worn at the reaper's chest. The right panel carries tasting notes in cream type on the purple background with regulatory information below.red · purple · gold · limeFlesh and BloodDOGFISH HEADA stylised arrangement of sliced citrus fruit and hops dominates the front label, rendered in orange, yellow, green and black linework over a solid red field. The composition features scrolling banana peels and layered citrus slices fanning outward from a central mass of green hop cones, with the beer name set in chunky white block letters across the lower portion. Above sits the Dogfish Head oval emblem containing a white shark profile on black. The label employs a comic-inked illustration style with bold outlines and flat colour blocking against the vibrant red ground.red · white · green · orange2nd Hop-Pothesis2ND HOP-OTHESISA anthropomorphic hop cone character with large round spectacles and a white lab coat holds a beaker of golden liquid at the center of the label, set against a deep forest-green background. The figure is surrounded by laboratory glassware, scattered hop cones, and a chalkboard displaying chemical formulas and brewing notes. The beer name appears in bold white sans-serif capitals across a lime-green horizontal band at the bottom, with style descriptor below in smaller type.forest-green · cream · lime-green · goldZombie Hwhip: Raspberry ChocolateBEER ZOMBIES BREWING CO.A comic-inked zombie character in a chef's hat and white coat stands center-right, holding a mug of beer and raising one fist, with a green hop-cone beard; to the left sits an oversized blue bowl of zombie skulls nestled among raspberries and chocolate chunks, rendered in thick black outlines with yellow eye sockets and green skin tones. The composition spreads across the full front with a dripping pink-to-cream gradient background that suggests melting or oozing, reinforcing the dessert theme. Type includes hand-lettered flavor callouts and branding in multicolour, with the left edge dominated by a vertical purple band of text. The label exhibits visible texture and slight matte finish across the printed surface.magenta · cream · green · blueGetawayMATCHLESSA parrot perches on a thick vine at the center of a dense, stylized jungle scene rendered in bold comic-book inking. Banana bunches, flowering vines, and layered foliage in bright greens and yellows fill the edges of a bright blue ground, with the parrot's body in deep purple and red tones creating focal contrast. Large yellow sans-serif type—sky blue · lime green · yellow · purpleHop RisingSQUATTERS CRAFT BEERSA bearded brewer in work overalls holds a large hop cone aloft against a black vertical panel, rendered in bold black-and-white line work with halftone shading. The composition is centred on this figure, set beneath the beer name in aggressive sans-serif caps; yellow-green italic type announces "DOUBLE IPA" at the bottom. The label uses a bright kelly green background with white typography at the top for the brewery mark.kelly green · white · black · yellow-greenNo QuarterHI-WIRE BREWINGA skull wearing a purple pirate hat, with crossed bones beneath it, occupies the left-center of the label in bold line art with yellow and white fills and a thick black outline. The skull and crossbones sit above the beer name "NO QUARTER" in a yellow banner with heavy shadow lettering. Behind both elements, a faded map outline of North Carolina in purple tones serves as a secondary layer. The entire composition sits on a lavender background, with a vertical yellow-and-purple striped pattern spanning the top edge, and type-heavy right panel describing the East Carolina University partnership.lavender · purple · yellow · whiteThe Special DubbelBLACK ABBEY BREWING CO.Two stylized roosters in bold comic-inked style flank the beer name "THE SPECIAL DUBBEL" in large white sans-serif caps, centred on an orange field. Each rooster is rendered in black, yellow, and maroon with exaggerated plumage and posture. The label employs a horizontal-band composition with the brewery's oval emblem (depicting a church building in blue and cream) anchoring the top, and type-only header and footer panels above and below in cream and maroon. The finish is matte without visible gloss or foil.orange · black · cream · maroonAs Luke Would Have ItA vintage scooter rendered in black and cream ink dominates the left side of the label, facing right with detail lines highlighting the seat, mirrors, and wheels. Behind it, a large cream oval medallion centers the Brewery Techne logo and beer name in bold sans-serif caps. The background is a bold yellow-and-black checkerboard pattern that extends across the full width, creating a graphic, retro energy. The label employs a limited three-color palette and flat illustration style throughout.yellow · black · creamDDH Alien ChurchTIRED HANDS BREWINGA pale green skull topped with a beer glass overflows a twisting serpent or tentacle rendered in deep green with gold floral eyes and red accents, set against a rich purple damask background. The beer name "LCHURCH" appears in bold yellow capitals down the left side, with "DDH ALKN" in yellow at the bottom. The composition is centered and symmetrical, emphasizing the skull-and-vessel icon against the ornate background pattern.purple · green · yellow · creamCard Shark Double Or NothingCARD SHARKA grinning skeletal card sharp in a black suit holds a pair of aces in gloved hands, set against a dark gaming-table scene with poker chips, playing cards, and ornamental flourishes in red and gold. The composition centers on the figure with cards laid out below and flanking decorative elements, while the beer name spans the top in tall serif capitals with 'DOUBLE OR NOTHING' stacked beneath. The palette is dominated by black and deep red with cream and gold accents, rendered in a heavily detailed illustrative style with dramatic lighting.black · red · cream · goldLa DiferenciaTRIPPING ANIMALS BREWINGA green crocodile or alligator wearing a bright yellow shirt and kicking a soccer ball dominates the center of the label, rendered in comic-inked line art with bold outlines. The creature is set against a repeating curved striped background in shades of tan and olive, creating a dynamic optical effect. The beer name appears in white stacked type above and below the animal figure, with the brewery logo in gold script at the top. A blank cream-colored rounded rectangle on the left side is designated for customer photos.tan · olive · yellow · whiteDouble NanduTwo cartoon monsters—one rendered in navy outline, the other in red—face each other across the centre of a light blue field with diagonal hatching, their grotesque forms colliding in an explosive burst of jagged linework and impact effects. The beer name appears in bold white and navy lettering across the middle, flanked by large purple sans-serif type spelling "FROM AU55 TO AU55" on the left and right edges. The composition is symmetrical and high-energy, with the monsters' limbs and details radiating outward from the central collision, creating a sense of kinetic chaos against the hatched background.light blue · navy · red · whitePlanetfallPLANET FALLA full-bleed illustration of cartoon microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, and cells rendered as whimsical creatures with faces—scattered across a hot pink ground in teal and cream, interspersed with small geometric shapes in pale yellow and white. The organisms range from simple curved forms to spiked spheres and flagellated bodies, creating a dense, all-over pattern. The brewery name and beer style appear in outlined serif capitals along the bottom edge, with regulatory text stacked in outlined sans-serif on the right panel.hot pink · teal · cream · pale yellowNöho Kölsch Style AlePROGRESSION BREWING COMPANYA full-bleed illustration dominates the label, depicting a raucous street party across an urban landscape filled with figures playing instruments, riding bicycles, and gesturing exuberantly against a backdrop of stylized red buildings and a bright blue sky. The scene spans the entire front in a comic-inked style with bold outlines in black, rendered in saturated hues of magenta, yellow, orange, cyan, and lime green. A white wavy band containing the beer name and minimal type runs across the bottom third, with a blue circular emblem at its centre.magenta · yellow · orange · cyanMidwest CrashoutA cartoon squirrel in a brown beret and rust-red jacket holds an acorn aloft against a cream background, rendered in simple line-art style with golden-tan and rust fills. The beer name "MIDWEST CRASHOUT" appears in heavy black sans-serif capitals above the figure, with a subtitle banner reading "HAZY DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE" in outlined lettering. The City Barrel brewery logo repeats in script across the top of the label.cream · tan · rust · blackConchtoberfestCARIB BREWERY USAA stylized conch shell dominates the centre of the label, rendered in black line-work with orange and pink infill, set against a bright blue circular background. The shell is split horizontally by a white banner bearing the beer name in bold sans-serif lettering. Below, a seascape with a lighthouse silhouette and water in shades of blue occupies the lower third, framed by wheat stalks and hop imagery in gold and black on either side. The entire composition is bordered top and bottom by a repeating blue diamond pattern on a cream ground, with decorative hop sprigs and flourishes throughout.cream · blue · black · goldGarden PartyMATCHLESSA full-bleed illustration of stylized red roses with green leaves and scattered gold stars dominates the front label against a textured black background. The beer name, "Garden Party," is set in bold, horizontally-striped sans-serif lettering in red and cream, positioned vertically along the left edge. The composition uses a bold graphic style with thick outlines and high contrast between the coral-red petals, forest-green foliage, and deep black field, creating a vintage-poster sensibility. The label appears to have a subtle matte finish with a finely-textured surface.black · red · cream · greenBigfoot Mating SeasonRUSTY RAIL BREWINGA reddish-brown bigfoot figure in the foreground, adjusting a mask and grinning, dominates a full-bleed forest scene rendered in muted gold, olive, and rust tones. A second tan bigfoot is visible in the background among dense, autumn-lit trees. The composition is illustrative and narrative, with the brewery name and beer title set in bold white caps above the creature, and a FoxPro game-call collaboration credit below. The finish is matte with no visible spot treatment.rust · gold · olive · dark brownIn Cahoots West Coast IPAIN CAHOOTS WEST COAST IPAA cartoon bulldog in a black cowboy hat and yellow bandana occupies the centre of a cream field, rendered in bold line work with solid colour fills in black, white, pink, and blue. The dog's tongue lolls and its expression is grinning. A grass silhouette in black spans the bottom edge, and the beer name appears in stylised red lettering below the dog. The top features ornate scrollwork in terra-cotta tones, with collaborative branding in gold script above. A small aeroplane icon in red and cream floats in the upper right.cream · black · terra-cotta · goldShark BiteA cartoon shark with an open mouth dominates the lower half of the label, its white belly and black dorsal fin rendered in bold outline against a background of horizontal blue water stripes that grade from navy to light cyan. The beer name SHARK BITE appears in oversized red caps with a white outline above the shark's head, while the Funk Brewing emblem—a bearded face wearing sunglasses—sits centered at the top. The composition is split horizontally by a red band at the bottom third, with the shark's body extending across the full width and a tagline in blue script lettering positioned inside the open mouth.blue · red · white · blackChouffe FramboiseCHOUFFEA gnome in a red pointed hat and blue trousers stands beside a cluster of oversized pink raspberries and green leaves, with a rural Flemish cottage visible in the distance across a purple landscape. The composition is centered in the upper field of a wine-bottle label, rendered in hand-drawn line work with colour fills. The label is dominantly deep magenta with cream and white type; the beer name appears in large white sans-serif capitals across the upper centre, with a decorative emblem above. The finish is matte.magenta · cream · pink · greenGrisetteBREWERY ARDENNESA cartoon French Bulldog wearing a miner's headlamp and olive work clothes stands in the centre of a pastoral landscape, holding a walking stick with its tongue out. Behind the dog is a watercolour-rendered Belgian farmhouse with arched architecture surrounded by rolling green fields, hedgerows, and a smaller cottage in the distance. The full scene spans the label width with soft blue sky above and a sage-green band at the bottom anchoring the beer name and style in cream serif capitals.cream · sage · tan · forest-greenMidwest CrashoutA cartoon squirrel wearing a brown beret and red jacket holds an acorn aloft, rendered in orange, cream, and black linework against a cream background. The squirrel occupies the right half of the label in a character-portrait composition, while the beer name "MIDWEST CRASHOUT" appears in bold black sans-serif capitals above it, with "HAZY DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE" in a smaller outlined typeface below. The "City Barrel" brandmark repeats across the top in a script logotype.cream · orange · brown · blackSmittlefest MarzenTHIRSTY PLANETA jovial man in traditional Bavarian lederhosen and feathered hat occupies the centre of the label, raising a full mug of amber beer in his right hand and beaming at the viewer. He wears an ornate green leather apron embroidered with gold details. The background is a bright sky-blue diamond pattern, with the beer name set in large rust-red sans-serif capitals across the top and repeated on the spine. A green circular brewery logo sits at the label's lower centre.sky-blue · rust-red · kelly-green · creamFat BatTHIRSTY PLANETA stylized bat head dominates the front label, rendered in dark charcoal with bright yellow and orange circular eyes set against a vivid cyan ground. The beer name "FAT BAT" appears in bold yellow caps above the creature, with "HAZY IPA" in smaller type at the top. The composition is symmetrical across a centre spine, with the bat illustration flanked on either side and "EL MOTEL UPSIDE DOWN" running vertically in yellow along the spine. A circular green brewery medallion sits at the bottom centre.cyan · yellow · charcoal · orangeBuckethead IPATHIRSTY PLANETA character with a wooden bucket for a head dominates the label, rendered in line-drawn style with a grinning face, wearing a blue patterned shirt with green leaf motifs scattered across it. The figure fills the central field against a solid golden-orange background, with the beer name in large green sans-serif capitals above and the phrase "BEER YOU CAN FEEL" running vertically down the right side. The label repeats this central image twice across the wrap, framed by cream-coloured regulatory panels at top and bottom.orange · green · cream · blueCone FectionAFTERGLOW BREWINGA pair of hands tilts a waffle cone across the upper left, releasing a dynamic splash of liquid and foam that cascades downward in organic, flowing shapes rendered in peachy tan and rich browns. The composition spans full-bleed from the pour action to the bottom edge, set against a gradient background shifting from cool purples and blues at top to warm pastels below. The beer name appears in large magenta and orange block letters on the right side, with the brewery logo and descriptive text anchored in the upper right corner.peach · brown · purple · blueNecessary EvilA stylized skull rendered in red and black ink dominates the upper centre of the label, with a white vertical band running through the face and two curved red horns or bands sweeping across the top. The skull's eyes are marked with white X symbols, and the lower jaw shows detailed tooth work. The beer name appears in large, sans-serif capitals down the left edge in white type on black. Regulatory and brewery information occupy the lower portion and right edge. The label is printed on a solid black ground.black · red · whiteDejimaSAINT ERRANT BREWINGA cartoon character with spiky yellow hair and a wide grin holds a baseball bat across the chest, set within a bold red circle at the centre of the label. The figure is rendered in yellow, white, and black with bright orange accents, against a striped background of pale blue, grey, and white vertical bands. To the right, two detailed koi fish in linear engraving style frame the composition in grey linework. The beer name appears in thick black hand-lettered caps below the central figure, with Saint Errant Brewing's ornamental logo at top and a smaller circular portrait badge above.red · yellow · white · greyMango Passionfruit BraaaaaaaainsDREKKER BREWING COMPANYA skull with a vibrant orange and red brain bursting from the cranium dominates the centre, surrounded by swirling orange and magenta flames and abstract organic shapes. Vertical stripes of red, yellow, and white run across the full width of the label background, creating a rhythmic pattern beneath the illustration. The beer name appears in large white letters across the lower third, with flavour descriptors and a small snail character perched atop the skull's dome. The overall composition is chaotic and densely packed, rendered in bold inks with high colour saturation.red · orange · yellow · whiteShredneckDREKKER BREWING COMPANYA comic-inked illustration of grinning humanoid monsters and creatures fills the full label in a chaotic, overlapping composition. The central figure is a bearded, horned beast wielding a microphone, surrounded by wide-eyed skulls, grotesque heads, and abstract plant forms rendered in exaggerated line work. The palette is dominated by hot pink, magenta, and yellow, with cream, brown, and sage green accents creating definition across the densely packed scene. Typography appears in hand-drawn comic lettering with the beer name "Shredneck" and style "DDH DIPA" rendered in distressed yellow-and-magenta stroke-caps.hot pink · magenta · yellow · creamNot From ConcentrateHOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLDThree anthropomorphic blood oranges with expressive faces, green stems, and red shoes hold aloft protest signs reading "NOT", "FROM", and "CONCENTRATE" against a bright yellow field. The figures are rendered in colored pencil with visible hatching and texture, their round bodies in warm orange and rust tones with white highlights in the eyes and mouths. A hop cone icon appears in the upper left with tasting notes, while regulatory text and the brewery's mark occupy the lower portion of the label.yellow · orange · red · greenRidin' the RhineCUVERA woodpecker in profile, rendered with comic-inked outlines, occupies the center of a shield-shaped cartouche. The bird wears a red cap and displays a bright green back; it grips a beer stein in one clawed foot. The shield is bordered by a curved banner reading "Belgian Brewers" on the left and "Sonoma County" on the right, with a single red flower centered at the base. The composition is framed by a thick black border on cream ground, with the beer name "Ridin' the Rhine" set in blackletter caps below, flanked by italic serif type.cream · green · red · blackLions, Dinos and Bears Oh My!TOPPLING GOLIATH BREWING CO.A comic-book-style illustration dominates the label, depicting a lion, dinosaur, and bear in a field of hops beneath a gradient sky of pink, orange, and yellow. The three creatures stand above red poppies in front of a yellow brick road and stylized emerald-green hop plants. A light-blue banner across the lower centre reads "AND BEARS" in black caps, with "OH MY!" below in a red badge. The beer name appears in a jagged blue starburst at top centre. Narrative text in a black panel on the left describes the brewers' journey. Yellow and lime-green dominate the edges; the entire composition is rendered in bold outlines and flat colour typical of comic-book inking.lime-green · yellow · pink · purpleJuice Box Sour AleJUICE BOX STRAWBERRYA cartoon strawberry character with a smiling face, green leafy crown, and splayed limbs occupies a magenta circular badge at the centre of a bright yellow field. The strawberry is rendered in red with black outlines and sits surrounded by yellow dashes suggesting motion or juice splash. The beer name "JUICE BOX" arcs across the top of the circle in white-outlined letters, with "SOUR ALE" below in the same style; the tagline "LEAVE THE LIFE BELOW" appears above in smaller magenta capitals.yellow · magenta · red · green