Pen and ink beer labels

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

Sapporo Premium BeerSAPPORO PREMIUMA large orange star dominates the upper centre of the label, flanked on either side by a pen-and-ink engraving of wheat stalks and a hop garland below. The composition is symmetrical and framed, with the brewery name in heavy sans-serif capitals beneath the heraldic emblem, the dating line "SINCE 1876" set to either side of the hop motif, and marketing copy in smaller type below. The label is printed in orange, black, and cream on a grey ground.orange · black · grey · creamFightA menacing wolf's head with bared fangs and windswept fur dominates the right half of the label, rendered in black ink with dynamic hatching and line work against the red field. The beast's mouth is open in an aggressive snarl, with white teeth and red tongue accents cutting through the black linework. The beer name appears in large, block sans-serif capitals aligned vertically along the left edge in white, with smaller text identifying the brewery and style stacked vertically on the right margin in white type.red · black · whiteCascazillaA full-bleed pattern of hop cones and leaves rendered in pen-and-ink line work fills the background in black and grey. The beer name "CASCAZILLA" dominates the centre in large red hand-lettered capitals with a rough, gestural stroke, overlaid on the hop illustration. Above it sits the Ithaca Beer Co. shield badge in red and cream, and below the name runs a black banner with "RED INDIA PALE ALE STYLE" in white sans-serif type.grey · red · black · creamTwo Stones One BirdTWO BIRDS ONE STONEA ground squirrel or meerkat stands upright in the center of the label, rendered in detailed pen-and-ink crosshatching, facing left with its head slightly raised. Geometric hop cone illustrations in turquoise and gold radiate horizontally from the animal's body, intersecting with horizontal stripes in the same colours, while scattered dots suggest movement or texture. The beer name appears in large turquoise sans-serif capitals above the figure, with style and ingredient information in smaller turquoise type at the bottom; a circular emblem in the upper left corner contains a classical profile and "Odd Muse Brewing Company" text in gold.cream · turquoise · gold · grayWhile You DecideCAPE MAY BREWING CO.A nighttime campfire scene anchors the central label, rendered in pen-and-ink style with a Adirondack chair facing flames under a crescent moon, flanked by geometric compass-rose and citrus-wheel patterns that repeat across the teal side panels. The composition is symmetrical, with the beer name split across the central vignette in condensed sans-serif caps, and product details—style, ABV, serving suggestion—positioned in discrete blocks at the edges. The palette is teal, cream, dark navy, and warm gold-orange for the flames and side borders.teal · cream · navy · goldBlueferrariTHE VEIL BREWING CO.A white line-drawn Ferrari sports car, shown in profile with motion lines suggesting speed, occupies the top-center of the label above the beer name set in spaced italic lowercase. The composition is anchored by the car emblem and the central "blueferrari" text in serif italics, with regulatory text and the style designation "HAZY DIPA" positioned toward the bottom. The label is printed on a deep cobalt ground with cream and white accents, using clean sans-serif and serif typography throughout.cobalt · cream · whiteCentennial ClusterA tan dog leaps horizontally across the label, its body trailing into a spray of yellow-green hop cones and leaves that fill the upper third of the composition. The dog's head points left in profile, ears alert, against a solid kelly green field. A bright lime-green speech bubble reading "FRESH HOP" floats below the dog's rear legs. The brewery name and beer style appear in sans-serif capitals: "REDD DOG BREWING COMPANY" at the top in white, and "CENTENNIAL CLUSTER / WEST COAST INDIA PALE ALE" at the bottom, with a large white "RDB" monogram stacked vertically along the right edge.kelly green · white · yellow-green · tanDog WaterA tan-coloured dog lowers its head to drink from a circular pool of blue water rendered with concentric ripples, occupying the centre of a white label. The illustration uses pen-and-ink linework with watercolour wash in tan and light blue. Text runs across the top in bold blue sans-serif capitals and vertically down the right edge, with a Brewers Association Independent Craft badge and regulatory information along the left.blue · tan · white · light bluePierA pen-and-ink drawing of a wooden pier piling dominates the left side of the label, rendered in crosshatching with a coiled rope wrapped around its upper section. The beer name "PIER" is integrated into the composition in large serif capitals, with the style and substyle text positioned below in smaller type. A small blue hop leaf graphic sits beneath the descriptive text, centered on the lower half of the label. The field is white with a blue-ruled border frame.white · grey · blueMiddle of the RoadLOWER LAKE BREWERYA skeleton in a jaunty pose holds a spear and a bunch of grapes aloft while balancing on a stylized black teardrop or seed shape that occupies the center of the label. The skeleton is rendered in black line work with crosshatched shading on the ground beneath it, set against the burnt orange field. The beer name and style sit below the figure in italic script, flanked by regulatory and brewery information in various weights of sans-serif type arranged vertically along both edges.burnt orange · black · creamBoxcar BrownA steam locomotive rendered in sepia and cream tones dominates the centre of the label, pulling a cargo car marked with dice, set against a honeycomb pattern that fills the dark brown background. The beer name appears in ornate gold serif lettering with decorative flourishes above and below the locomotive. Typography is arranged vertically along both side edges, with the tagline 'Don't Gamble on Taste and Quality' in gold caps at the top and 'Honey Brown Ale' in gold caps at the bottom.brown · gold · cream · sepiaPseudocerealPSEDOUCEREALA pen-and-ink floral pattern fills the full front in shades of sage and pale green, depicting flowering plants with small white blossoms, buds, and delicate leaves scattered across the entire field. At the centre, a cream circle sits within a white wreath motif, creating a focal emblem. The beer name appears in lowercase sans-serif type at the bottom in a muted green that echoes the background.sage green · cream · white · pale greenFeathered MonkTALISMAN BREWING COA silhouetted figure in monastic robes and winged harness stands centered against a cream background, holding a blue book, surrounded by scattered feathers rendered in pen-and-ink style. The Talisman Brewing Company circular emblem—featuring interlocking trinity knots and hop cones on a black ground—anchors the upper left, while the beer name frames the figure in outlined serif capitals. Typography, feather motifs, and regulatory panels are distributed across the full label on a textured, aged-paper ground.cream · black · blueOktoberfestThe front label features a classical heraldic crest in brown and cream, centered within an ornate frame; the crest displays a barn building at its base, crowned by a domed agricultural structure, flanked by leafy botanical ornaments and seated lions in a symmetrical arrangement. A hanging tag illustrated in pen-and-ink lines the architectural elements in black against cream, anchored by rope. The back panel presents a second barn structure rendered in fine line-work, positioned beside a large rust circle, on a gridded cream field with hand-lettered script text. The palette throughout is oxblood, cream, and black on kraft brown stock.oxblood · cream · blackAmber Lager Vienna-StyleAMBER LAGERThe front panel features a cream-colored field ledger sheet with the beer name in large oxblood letters; a round barn with a domed roof rendered in pen-and-ink sits at top right, with a solid oxblood circle behind it suggesting a sun. The back panel shows a red grid background with handwritten ledger notations, a wooden barn structure in the lower half, and a hanging tag illustration at top center depicting the same round barn. Typography mixes a hand-lettered script for the brewery name with slab-serif numerals and caps for style information, all set against horizontal ledger lines.cream · oxblood · black · whiteBeertjeNEW BELGIUMA detailed illustration of a narrow brick storefront with green shutters and doors dominates the front label, depicting the Belgian beer bar 't Brugs Beertje in Bruges with a bicycle parked outside and lit window displays showing beer bottles and patrons within. The building is rendered in warm terracotta and green tones with architectural detail, framed by a red border and the beer name set in large serif capitals below. The back label contains the brand history in cream type on the red ground, with a circular bicycle emblem at top centre.red · cream · terracotta · sage-green077XXA pen-and-ink map of an urban street grid, rendered in white line-work on navy and orange split-field backgrounds, dominates the upper two-thirds of the label. The brewery's shield logo and the beer name 077XX appear centrally in white sans-serif type on the navy field, with the style name EAST COAST DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE below in bold condensed caps. The lower third shifts to bright orange, carrying the Carton Brewing shield badge, volume statement, and marketing copy in black and white type. Large translucent letter fragments spell out partial words across both fields as a pattern accent.navy · orange · white · blackThis TownA split-composition label dominated by a pen-and-ink illustration of a downtown street scene rendered in black line work across the upper half, with stylised buildings, street lamps, and a vintage car. A bright blue diamond-patterned panel overlays the centre bearing the beer name in condensed sans-serif caps. The lower half is solid burnt orange, housing the brewery emblem and spec sheet in white and black type. The entire composition is framed by a blue band at the foot.burnt orange · bright blue · white · blackBoatA split-field composition divides the label horizontally into white upper and burnt-orange lower sections, with a bold yellow box containing the beer name dominating the upper third. The upper half features pen-and-ink line illustrations of a coastal landscape—a lighthouse, sailing boat, clouds, and ship's wheel—rendered in monochrome against the white ground. The lower section shows a stylized brick-pattern texture in burnt orange, interrupted by a framed badge shape containing the brewery logo. A detailed sailing vessel rendered in pen-and-ink sits beached on orange terrain in the upper-right corner.yellow · burnt-orange · white · dark-brownHoney PilsnerThe label splits into two fields: a cream left panel with the Amherst Brewing circular logo and bold black sans-serif type announcing "HONEY PILSNER"; a golden-orange right panel dominated by large black sans-serif type reading "HONEY PILSNER" vertically, with pen-and-ink illustrations of honeybees, white wildflowers, water droplets, and a honey jar scattered across the field. The palette is cream, gold, black, and white, rendered in a clean, linear hand-drawn style with no fill.gold · cream · black · whiteBoxcar BrownA steam locomotive in sepia and ochre tones dominates the centre of the label, pulling a white boxcar against a honeycomb-patterned dark brown background. The beer name appears in ornamental serif lettering with decorative flourishes above the engine, while regulatory text and tagline occupy the top and bottom edges. The finish is matte with no visible special treatment.dark brown · gold · sepia · creamBig Creek LyteFour oars cross in an X formation within a double-lined square frame, rendered in solid black lines against the cream label. The compositional emblem sits centered above the beer name in heavy sans-serif caps, with the location and style specifications positioned below. The entire label is cream-coloured with black typography and illustration, spare and geometric in execution.cream · blackMidnight RealmBREWERY OMMEGANGA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the central black field: a horned creature wielding a sword and sceptre, surrounded by occult symbols, mystical iconography, and ornamental flourishes rendered in white line work. The figure is framed within a decorative arch beneath the brewery name, flanked by a grey stone-texture background filled with small symbolic vignettes. Bold yellow sans-serif type announces the beer name at top and bottom, while a narrow yellow band beneath carries the style and flavour descriptor in small caps.grey · black · white · yellowRichard the WhaleA stylized sperm whale rendered in white linework dominates the centre of a black field, depicted in profile with open mouth and detailed dorsal features. The beer name black · whitePsycho GambitEVER GRAIN BREWING CO.A dense isometric illustration fills the entire front label, rendered in pen-and-ink line work across a yellow-green field. The scene depicts an imagined brewery or distillery interior crowded with industrial equipment, figures, plants, and abstract architectural forms stacked in impossible perspective. The beer name appears in large stencil-style white caps overlaid at the centre, with the substyle "DIPA" in smaller type below.yellow-green · cream · blackEkstra DraughtSVYTURYSThe label features a large diagonal black band cutting across the peach-tan field from lower left to upper right, containing pale text describing the beer as a European-style export lager brewed in Lithuania. The beer name appears in two sizes — "EKSTRA" in oxblood capitals at upper left, and "Draught" in large charcoal sans-serif dominating the right side. The Svyturys crest sits centered at the top above the main text. A handwritten signature and small decorative flourish appear on the black diagonal band.peach · black · oxblood · charcoalNothing MarzenGRIMMA vertical stack of five abstracted geometric forms rendered in pen-and-ink crosshatching and stippling occupies the centre of the label. From top to bottom: a triangle with horizontal line-work, a diamond shape with dense stippled fill, a triangle with dotted texture, three semi-circles (two stippled outer forms flanking a solid centre point), and two overlapping circles with diagonal line-work. The brewery name appears in sans-serif caps across the top in red; the beer name and descriptor sit below the illustration in black type. The background is a warm cream with black linework throughout.cream · red · blackDDH HophandsTIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANYThree stylized hands emerge from a mass of hop cones and foliage across the full front, rendered in pen-and-ink with cream flames rising from the fingertips against a purple ground. The beer name sits in white ornamental lettering across the center, with 'American Pale Ale' in cream script at the bottom. The Tired Hands logo—a pair of raised hands—occupies the top right corner.purple · cream · whiteDDH WeedeaterTIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANYA dense tangle of cannabis plants rendered in pen-and-ink linework fills the entire front, their leaves alternating between lime green and deep purple against a vibrant purple ground. Nestled within the foliage is a shadowed creature with glowing yellow eyes and bared black teeth, barely visible among the stems and buds. The beer name DDH WEEDEATER appears in an angular orange metal-style typeface—the title split across the upper and lower portions of the composition—while a lime-green circle emblem sits in the top right corner.purple · lime green · black · orangeExtraKENT FALLSA pen-and-ink illustration depicts a pair of anthropomorphic hands holding open a newspaper whose front page reads slate blue · cream · black · ochreCoconut ComaA dense, full-bleed illustration fills the label in a psychedelic-poster style, dominated by tiki masks with geometric patterns, flaming torches, split coconuts with cream-coloured flesh, and flowering vines arranged across a dark brown ground. Wavy serpentine lines in orange, teal, and lime green flow between the main motifs, creating an energetic optical rhythm. The beer name appears in large cream lettering with teal and orange outlines at the centre, while "TOASTED COCONUT PORTER" sits below in teal sans-serif type. The palette is warm and tropical—browns, oranges, teals, and greens—with cream highlights throughout.brown · orange · teal · creamLobster LagerAURORA BREWING COA detailed pen-and-ink illustration of lobsters in various poses occupies the upper right and upper left corners, rendered with fine crosshatching and line work against a warm red-orange field. The beer name "Lobster Lager" appears in flowing script lettering across a diagonal band of brighter orange that bisects the label. Aurora Brewing Co. and the product description sit in white sans-serif caps at top and lower right respectively. The overall composition uses the lobster motif as a framing device, with the crustaceans rendered naturalistically and the type set to suggest movement along the diagonal.red · orange · white · blackAgainst the TideJACKIE O'S AGAINST THE TIDEA figure emerging from stylized water occupies the center of the label, rendered in pen-and-ink crosshatching against a full-bleed scene of horizontal wave lines in blue. The geometric Jackie O's logo—a four-lobed knot with rounded corners—sits at the top in navy and cream, with the beer name in a cream-colored banner below. At the bottom, another cream banner identifies the style as a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout. The entire composition is framed by detailed shoreline vegetation and marsh grasses along the top and bottom edges.blue · cream · navyBlue Hills Pale AleBLUE HILLSA topographic map fills the label in pen-and-ink line work, with contour lines rendered in grey and teal-blue overlays marking roads, streams, and hill boundaries across the Massachusetts landscape. The beer name and style sit centred in the upper half, with a small hop flower illustration below and place names (Great Blue Hill, Houghton Hill, Tucker Hill, Burnt Hill, Hancock Hill) scattered across the terrain. The composition works as a full-bleed illustration that doubles as a geographic reference, with a teal border frame and minimal regulatory text confined to the right edge.cream · teal · greyShelter From The StormPERENNIAL ARTISAN ALESA large willow tree with drooping dark green foliage and exposed tan branches dominates the center, sheltering a solitary figure with an umbrella beneath its canopy. The tree stands on a bright green ground against a lavender-grey sky filled with diagonal rain streaks in black and teal; dark storm clouds mass across the top. The beer name curves in black serif type above the tree, with 'hazy india pale ale' in smaller script to the right, and 'perennial' in script with 'tailgate ales' appears on a green band at the bottom alongside the volume and ABV.lavender-grey · dark green · tan · blackCracking LobstersAURORA BREWING COA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the label's centre, depicting a gloved hand holding two whole lobsters with detailed cross-hatching throughout. The lobsters' shells are filled with burnt orange, while the hand and background remain in black line work on cream stock. Aurora Brewing Co. is set in heavy sans-serif caps at the top, with the beer name in matching bold typography at the bottom, flanked by smaller descriptive text.cream · burnt orange · blackPuddle JumperA pair of tan lace-up boots with dark pants splashes through a bright blue puddle that transforms into a stylized cityscape with geometric buildings and a small airplane overhead, all rendered in pen-and-ink line work against a dark grey background scattered with small dots and shapes. The composition splits horizontally: the lower half shows the boots mid-jump, while the upper half reveals the puddle's interior landscape in teal and white. Hand-drawn linework defines the architecture and boot details, with the beer name in a distressed brush script overlaid on the puddle shape.dark grey · bright blue · tan · whiteBrew Free! Or Die Blood Orange IPA21ST AMENDMENT BREWERYA portrait of a bearded historical figure rendered in pen-and-ink style dominates the label, depicted from the shoulders up and turned slightly three-quarter. The figure wears a dark coat and holds a blood orange aloft in one hand while a second orange explodes dramatically in the upper right, scattering seeds across a bright orange background. The beer name and style appear in large maroon type overlaid across the lower half of the composition, with the brewery mark positioned as a small banner near the figure's shoulder.orange · maroon · cream · blackPakapramenPAKA PRAMENA shield-shaped label with a cream upper half and dark green diagonal band across the middle bearing the beer name in white sans-serif capitals. Below the band sits an engraved rendering of a multi-story castle or manor building in pen-and-ink style, surrounded by a gold and black border. Two gold coins stamped with 'PP' float at the top centre. A regional product seal appears in the upper left corner, with 'Product of Czech Republic' and alcohol content noted on the right edge.cream · gold · dark green · blackBelmar Blvd With WakatuA pen-and-ink engraving of a residential cottage with a pitched roof and front porch sits at the center, surrounded by mature trees and a winding path, rendered in grayscale with fine cross-hatching and linear detail. The beer name and style appear in sans-serif capitals below the illustration, with a large letter B anchoring the lower third. The label is predominantly cream with navy type and illustration.cream · navy · grayPistachiosOFF COLOR BREWINGA pen-and-ink illustration fills the upper half of the label, depicting a raccoon and a white mouse standing upright among scattered pistachio nuts rendered as small outlines across a light gray field. The raccoon holds a pistachio shell in its paws while the mouse stands beside it; both are rendered in bold black linework with crosshatched shading. The beer name "Pistachios" appears in large italic script above the central figures, anchored by a geometric foundation shape in white outline at the bottom of the composition.cream · black · grayFresh Apple PieLITTLE HOUSE BREWING CO.A line-drawn anthropomorphic apple pie with a closed-eye face and steam rising from a vent dominates the center of the label, surrounded by a full-bleed pattern of stylized apples and leaves in oxblood, sage, and cream. The beer name curves around the pie illustration in a circular layout, with "FRESH APPLE PIE" set in caps at the top right. The background is a dense, repeating motif of whole apples and leaf shapes that fills the entire field in two tones against the deep red ground.oxblood · cream · sageEvolving FormPURE PROJECTA black teardrop outline filled with organic, branching line-work dominates the left third of the label, suggesting a cross-section or botanical form rendered in pen-and-ink. The composition is split vertically, with the emblem on a cream ground to the left and regulatory and marketing text set in sans-serif type to the right. The palette is limited to black ink on a natural kraft or cream paper with no visible finish treatment. Typography is modern, condensed, and utilitarian throughout.cream · blackESB English Pub-Style AleDEVIL'S PURSE BREWING CO.A scalloped shield emblem dominates the center, outlined in black with decorative curls at the top and bottom, containing a central vignette of a corset or barrel cinched with rope and the beer name flanked by cream · blackAdoree VanillaADOREE BEERA circular emblem dominates the label, featuring a line-drawn female portrait with long wavy hair and a beaded necklace, rendered in black ink on a tan background. The brewery name arcs across the top in bold caps with a red circle substituting the letter O, while "BEER" and "VANILLA" are positioned around the portrait's shoulders. Four-pointed stars flank the face, and a curved black band at the bottom frames the compositional base. The entire design is contained within concentric circular borders in black.tan · black · redChill RasputinNORTH COAST BREWING CO. INC.A portrait of Rasputin dominates the left half of the label, rendered in high-contrast black and cream stippled ink against a tan damask-patterned background. The figure wears sunglasses and raises one hand in a gesture, with the beer name set in large golden type below. A decorative band of geometric floral and chevron motifs runs across the top in gold and black, while the right side carries marketing copy and regulatory text in cream and gold.tan · black · cream · goldCoagulated Fragments of Energy Confronted by Space and TimeBURIAL BEER CO.A surreal interior space features a figure surfing down a cascading mass of black ink or debris that erupts from the floor, bordered by a framed window view of rolling green hills and sky. The composition splits between a linear-perspective room with starry ceiling dome and three floating spheres on the right side; the lower right shows a weathered brown wooden or earth texture with a striped fish or creature emerging. Pen-and-ink line work throughout contrasts with selective watercolour fills in sky blue, pale green, and cream, all anchored on a mottled tan-grey ground.tan · black · sky-blue · pale-greenGossipEVERYWHEREA minimalist line-drawn figure with a wispy, hair-like head tilts downward while holding a black rectangle to its chest, rendered in black ink on a cream ground. The composition centers this single character in the upper-middle portion of the label, with the beer name "gossip" in black sans-serif above and the brewery names "Corks & Kegs" and "everywhere" in sage green below. The palette is restricted to cream, black, and sage green, with regulatory text running vertically on both side panels in a sans-serif type.cream · black · sage