Pen and ink beer labels

370 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.

Winter QuadrupelNEW BELGIUMA pen-and-ink engraving of holly leaves and berries frames the beer name in the centre of a cream field. The leaves are rendered with fine linear hatching, positioned above and below the words "WINTER QUADRUPEL" in large serif capitals. The composition is vertically symmetrical, with regulatory and marketing text running down both side margins and across the base in smaller type.cream · tan · blackWanderin' WestwardHOPFLY BREWING COMPANYA bucking horse in pen-and-ink style occupies the centre of the label, rendered in rose against a pale peach field, with flowing mane and tail suggested through curved linework. The beer name curves above the horse in script lettering, with 'West Coast–Style' and 'INDIA PALE ALE' in serif capitals below. A secondary panel on the right edge displays the brewery branding and a stylised compass rose in matching rose tones.peach · rose · dark-teal · creamBarrel-Aged White ApparitionJACKIE O'SA ghostly figure in tattered robes occupies the lower centre of the label, rendered in stark black ink against a background of pale grey cloud shapes. The beer name appears in large outlined capitals across the upper portion, with "BARREL-AGED" and "GOLDEN STOUT" set in golden-yellow sans-serif type. A stylized goat illustration in grey tone appears in the upper left corner near the Jackie O's logo. The label employs a limited palette with cream, black, grey, and gold accents on a white ground.cream · black · grey · goldLedero'senJACKIE O'SA symmetrical figure in brown leather lederhosen with ornate gold embroidered trim stands centrally across a Bavarian diamond pattern in bright blue and white, flanked by two steins and the brewery's name in a decorative yellow script banner above. The lederhosen figure is rendered in cross-hatched pen line-work with gold fill, presenting a folk-costume character central to Oktoberfest iconography. Text bands and regulatory panels occupy the left margin and lower third in a condensed sans-serif typeface.blue · white · brown · goldGoldenGOLDEN BRIDGEA suspended bridge rendered in fine line work passes through the centre of a large circular monogram containing the letters G and B, all in black on a cream field. The label is divided into three columns with the beer name and importer details on the left, product specifications and a bottle illustration in the centre, and the government warning panel on the right. Typography is set in a classical serif face for the beer name and sans-serif for regulatory text.cream · blackGoldenGOLDEN BRIDGEA stylized suspension bridge rendered in black line-art sits within a large decorative letter 'B', anchoring the left side of the label. The composition is split into three vertical sections: the bridge emblem on the left, regulatory and product information centered, and a government warning panel on the right. The palette is black and white throughout, with sans-serif type dominating the layout.white · blackRegia BeerGOLDEN BRIDGEA monogram of the letter B enclosing a stylised bridge spans the upper left, rendered in bold black lines with parallel hatching detail. The composition is type-only, with the brand name and importer information arranged symmetrically around the central emblem, accompanied by a line-drawn bottle illustration and government warning panel.black · whiteRegia BeerGOLDEN BRIDGEThe label is primarily typographic, featuring the beer name 'REGIA' in large serif capitals at the top, with 'REGIA BEER' in smaller capitals below. A circular emblem containing the letter 'B' with a suspension bridge illustration integrated into the design sits on the left side, rendered in black line work. The composition is clean and minimalist, with black text and imagery on a white ground, organized into distinct zones: brand and emblem on the left, product information in the center, and the government warning in a framed box on the right. No visible print treatment beyond standard offset printing is evident.white · blackRegia BeerGOLDEN BRIDGEThe label is primarily typographic, featuring the brand name "REGIA" in large serif capitals at top, with "REGIA BEER" below in smaller type. A stylized monogram occupies the left-centre: a capital "B" interlocked with a suspension bridge rendered in fine pen-and-ink lines, positioned within an oval frame. Below the monogram sits "GOLDEN BRIDGE" in serif type with a small diamond ornament. Regulatory information, net contents, and government warning occupy the remaining field in black sans-serif type on a plain cream ground.cream · blackRegia BeerGOLDEN BRIDGEThe label is predominantly typographic, centered on a stylized bridge emblem featuring a suspension bridge rendered in black line work integrated with a large serif capital B. The bridge motif spans horizontally across the upper portion of the emblem, with the beer name "REGIA" in large serif capitals above and "GOLDEN BRIDGE BEVERAGE GROUP LLC" in smaller serif type below. The composition is symmetrical and framed by a simple black border, with regulatory and importer information distributed across the remaining white space in sans-serif capitals.black · whitePilsenerGOLDEN BRIDGEA stylized suspension bridge spans the interior of a large circular monogram at center left, rendered in black line work against cream. The Golden Bridge Beverage Group logo and brewery name occupy the lower half of the composition, with product name and style designation centered above. The label is predominantly type and emblem on a cream ground with black ink throughout, accented by a thin border frame.cream · blackOld Traditional Helles LagerSHOEHORN BREWINGA pen-and-ink illustration of wheat or barley sheaves fills the centre of the label in golden tones, rendered with flowing, gestural linework that radiates outward from the botanicals. The beer name "Old Traditional" is hand-lettered in a cursive script that overlays the illustration, with "Helles Lager" and location set in a serif typeface below. The label is cream-coloured with gold and black inks, and the composition is vertically centred with ornamental flourishes around the wheat stems.cream · gold · blackPeriodic Motion [Private Reserve '26]FONTA FLORA BREWERYA pen-and-ink drawing of a reptilian skull occupies the left half of the label against a dark teal field, rendered in tan line-work with hollow eye sockets and jaw detail. The beer name appears in condensed sans-serif capitals above the skull, with the brewery name in script at the bottom left. Type and regulatory information fill the right side in a lighter sans-serif, while a circular brewery seal sits lower right.dark teal · tan · cream · blackLife's ChangedFONTA FLORA BREWERYA black-and-white illustration of a bird in flight dominates the centre, set against a large red circle that suggests a sun or moon. The bird is rendered in a stark, high-contrast style with distinctive patterning across its body. The composition is circular, with concentric rings forming a date wheel around the perimeter in cream and red. Type is minimal and placed strategically: the beer name and descriptor sit above the bird in white caps, brewery details anchor the lower section in script and sans-serif, and regulatory text occupies the bottom left quadrant.red · black · cream · whiteLife's ChangedFONTA FLORA BREWERYA massive congregation of red ladybugs with black spots fills the center of the label, their forms densely packed into a mound with individual insects scattered across the pale yellow-green ground plane. The title 'LIFE'S CHANGED' appears in bold sans-serif capitals above, anchored by a small ladybug illustration, while 'Fonta Flora Brewery' is hand-lettered in script at the bottom. The rendering is pen-and-ink illustration with flat colour fills—the ladybugs uniformly red and black, the background a subtle textured pale chartreuse.pale chartreuse · red · blackHopgrasserFONTA FLORA BREWERYA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the label, depicting grasshoppers and katydids perched on coneflowers with purple petals and golden centres against a pale yellow-green ground. Two insects with detailed wings and segmented bodies occupy the upper third; additional flowers and insects populate the lower half in a scattered, naturalistic arrangement. The beer name appears in heavy sans-serif capitals at top left, and the brewery name in script at the bottom centre, with regulatory and collaboration badges positioned on the right edge.pale yellow-green · purple · golden-yellow · blackAnimals In The Deep EndDREKKER BREWING COMPANYA skeletal creature with bat-like wings and a trident dominates the center of the label, rendered in black pen-and-ink line work against a densely layered background of yellow and teal repeating text and geometric patterns. The figure floats centrally with three blue tridents radiating outward, surrounded by overlapping typography that reads "KICK" and other fragmented text in yellow and teal bands. The composition creates visual depth through the layering of repeated words and the central inked figure.yellow · teal · black · whiteLoyal Blue LagerLOYAL BLUEA bulldog mascot in profile occupies the center of the label within a red and blue circular frame, rendered in pen-and-ink crosshatch with red and navy linework. The beer name navy · red · cream · light blueMeet The NectaronsHOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLDThree anthropomorphic hop cones dressed in casual streetwear—one in a dark jacket, one in bright green, one in a vest and striped shirt—stand together against a gradient background that shifts from orange at the bottom to yellow-green at the top. The illustration occupies the right half of the label in pen-and-ink style with cross-hatching and fine linework. The brewery's name appears in a hand-lettered outline style at the top left, with a hop-cone icon and tasting notes below; the beer name "MEET THE NECTARONS" is superimposed in bold white sans-serif type across the figures' torsos, and the style information sits at the bottom right.orange · yellow-green · black · whiteOktoberfestLITTLE WILLOWA silhouetted willow tree with trailing branches dominates the upper center of the label, rendered in solid black ink against a light background. Below it sits a small illustration of a figure seated on a bench. The entire composition is set within a diamond-pattern field in shades of pale blue and white, creating a bavarian folk aesthetic. Typography is serif and sans-serif in black, with the brewery name and beer style clearly hierarchized.pale blue · white · blackDeep DiveLITTLE WILLOWA weeping willow tree rendered in solid black silhouette dominates the upper-centre field against a gradient cyan-to-pale-blue background scattered with white bokeh circles suggesting underwater bubbles or starlight. Below the tree, a figure in diving pose swims downward, completing the aquatic metaphor. The brewery name appears in serif capitals at the top, with the beer name "Deep Dive" and style line set in serif type below the illustrated elements. The label incorporates the company's smaller willow-tree logo at lower left alongside social-media handles and founder attribution.cyan · black · cream · whiteBanana Coconut Creme PieAXE & ARROW BREWINGA stylized illustration of a slice of cream pie dominates the label, rendered with layered linework and soft color gradations. Piped whipped cream swirls upward from the left, while banana slices radiate in a fan pattern from the pie's center, all set against a soft gradient background of pink, yellow, and lavender with scattered bokeh circles. The composition is full-bleed and playful, with an artist signature visible at the lower left.cream · yellow · pink · brownOld YellerREDD DOG BREWING COMPANYA portrait of a brown-and-white dog wearing a tan cowboy hat and orange bandana occupies the center of the label against a solid burnt-orange ground. The dog's head is rendered in pen-and-ink style with fine cross-hatching and firm outlines, gazing directly outward with alert expression. The brewery name and beer style appear in white sans-serif capitals above and below the portrait, with a vertical "RDB" monogram in white along the right edge.burnt-orange · white · brown · tanThe SurferREDD DOG BREWING COMPANYA brown-and-white dog stands on a wooden surfboard riding a wave across the centre of the label, rendered in pen-and-ink style with fine cross-hatching and detailed linework. The dog grins with its mouth open, tail raised, while water splashes dynamically around the board in shades of blue and grey. The composition is set against a bright sky-blue ground, with the brewery name and beer style name positioned in white sans-serif type above and below the central image.sky-blue · brown · white · greyPorch BuddyREDD DOG BREWING COMPANYA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the center, showing a figure in a striped shirt and a white dog seated on a porch overlooking a sunset landscape, viewed through an open doorway with white-painted frames and sidelights. The scene is framed within a simple rectangular border and set against a full orange field. The brewery name appears in heavy sans-serif caps across the top, with the beer name and style in white type below the illustration.orange · white · cream · blackLock InA stylized baseball cap with a large B emblem fills the upper-center field against a black background, rendered in white with bold outlines and stark tonal contrast. Below sits the beer name black · whiteBeast PigHOPFLY BREWING COMPANYA wild boar rendered in crosshatched black and tan stands in profile against a large red circle on a starfield background. The name "BEAST PIG" appears below in cream and red lettering, with "WEST COAST-STYLE INDIA PALE ALE" in hand-drawn red script beneath. "BATCH MELT" is written in thin red lines above the animal's head.black · red · cream · tanPear-AnormalBEACHWOODA deep navy background anchors a horizontal band label with a large circular illustration of a sliced pear dominating the left half, rendered in dark tones with visible cross-hatching. The beer name appears in the centre in bold, multicoloured blocky letters — "PEAR" in red and gold, "ANORMAL" in magenta and blue — stacked vertically. The right half carries regulatory and tasting notes in white sans-serif type on the navy field. The label is printed matte on a full horizontal wrap.navy · red · magenta · goldHumm Paradiso TerrestreThree light-blue outlined figures of hunting dogs and a heraldic beast leap across a dark-brown ground, rendered in a loose, gestural line style reminiscent of classical heraldry or medieval tapestry. The beer name appears integrated among the leaping animals in white capitals, with a hand-lettered script phrase arcing below them. The composition spans the full front of the label in a scattered-pattern arrangement, with regulatory text and a framed panel occupying the right edge.dark brown · pale blue · whiteChurs, BroCHURS, BRO NEW ZEALAND-STYLE PALE ALETwo magpies in profile face each other across the centre, their wings spread in mirror symmetry, rendered in pen-and-ink with black line work and cream fill. Between them, two hands clink beer glasses in orange and tan. Below, a ribbon banner reads "NEW ZEALAND-STYLE" and "PALE ALE" in capital letters. The composition sits on a cream ground with the beer name "CHURS, BRO" set in large, hand-lettered sans-serif above, finished with minimal line detail and no visible gloss or foil treatment.cream · black · orangeChill RasputinNORTH COAST BREWING CO. INC.A bearded man wearing sunglasses and a heavy coat dominates the left side of the label, rendered in black pen-and-ink with heavy cross-hatching and stipple; the figure is set against a tan ground patterned with ornamental damask scrollwork in muted gold. The composition is split vertically, with the portrait occupying the left half and product information in cream and gold type on the right. The beer name appears in large gold serif capitals at the bottom left, while "NEVER SAY DIE" repeats in a decorative border across the top, flanked by floral ornaments. The finish is matte.tan · black · cream · goldBap Korean Rice LagerREUBEN'S BREWSA stylized crane in flight dominates the label, rendered in black line-work with an inked, pen-and-ink technique against a central circular field divided between red and navy blue. The bird's wings are spread wide and detailed with linear feathering; red ornamental swirls and cloud motifs frame the composition below. Korean Hangeul characters appear in red above the crane, with the brewery mark and beer name set in contrasting typographic blocks—"BAP" in heavy sans-serif caps and "KOREAN RICE LAGER" below in a two-tone treatment. The Reuben's Brews logo repeats across the top in script; the palette throughout is cream, oxblood red, and navy.cream · oxblood · navyMorgane SaisonA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the label, depicting a silhouetted woman in profile seated at a Parisian café, holding a glass of beer toward the viewer. Behind her, a watercolour-rendered Eiffel Tower and classical Haussmann buildings establish the scene in soft blues and creams. The woman's figure and café furniture are rendered in bold black line work against the architectural backdrop, while a green striped café awning and warm ochre accents ground the composition. The central oval emblem with the brewery name and gear motif sits overlaid on this scene.cream · black · blue · ochreCrushable ChurchTIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANYA repeating scattered pattern of skulls wearing crowns, each with a beer mug emerging from the top, fills the entire black field in white line-work across the label front. The Tired Hands Brewing Company banner and beer name "Crushable Church" appear centered in white type, with "Session IPA" below in block capitals. A circular emblem with raised hands appears in the upper right, and regulatory and brewery-website text runs along the right edge.black · whiteFine Tooth CombHOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLDA dense vertical bank of black lines rendered in pen-and-ink fills the center-right of the label, resembling a fine-toothed comb. The line work sits against a weathered wood-grain texture in teal and cream that spans the full background. The beer name appears hand-lettered in white capitals within a teal rectangular banner below the comb motif, while the brewery mark and tasting notes occupy the upper left in a stacked, graphic layout.teal · cream · black · whiteWandertoneHOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLDA birdhouse-shaped structure with anthropomorphic proportions dominates the center, rendered in pen-and-ink cross-hatching with watercolour washes in browns and ochres. The figure holds an axe aloft, standing in golden grass against a horizontally-striped orange sky with cream-coloured cloud banks. Above floats hand-lettered text reading 'SMASH & SMASH & SMASH', rendered in a graffiti-inflected style. The composition is full-bleed across the front, with the brewery's Hop Butcher logo and tasting-notes section (featuring a hop cone illustration) positioned in the upper left.orange · cream · ochre · brown250 Years of AmericaA commemorative label celebrating 250 years of American independence, dominated by a central hop cone emblem flanked by patriotic imagery: a bald eagle in flight on the right, a rising sun over water on the left, and a graveyard with wooden crosses in the foreground. The composition is framed by bold black linework and radiating starburst patterns that extend to the edges, with the hop cone rendered in green, gold, and white. Text reading "1776-2026", "250 Years of America", and "American Pale Ale" anchors the centre and lower portions in serif and sans-serif typefaces, while constitutional phrases line the borders in condensed caps. The palette shifts from the naturalistic blues and flesh tones of the central vignette to stark black-and-white linework at the margins.black · white · green · blueTime WeisseTIME WEISSE LIME AND BLACKBERRYA pen-and-ink illustration depicts a gnarled tree trunk rising from a field of tall grass, with a clock face embedded in the trunk showing approximately 10:10, and grape clusters hanging from a branch at the upper left. The composition is a full-bleed landscape scene rendered in black ink on white, with the beer name and descriptive text set in serif typefaces across the left-center of the label. A small Last Minute Brewing shield logo appears lower center. The palette is restricted to black, white, and two accent colours: yellow and green in the grapes and brewery mark.white · black · yellow · greenBoundary Stone 15ATLAS BREW WORKSA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the label, depicting a snarling bear's head surrounded by horned figures, winged creatures, and ornamental foliage in a dense, interlocking composition. The bear occupies the centre, rendered in bold cross-hatching with sharp detail, while mythological or folkloric characters crowd around it—including what appear to be horned demons or satyrs and several birds with extended wings. The entire scene is rendered in black ink on a light grey-cream ground, with the band name "Boundary Stone" positioned above in a heavily blackletter-influenced decorative typeface. Regulatory and brewery information frames the composition on all sides, and the bottom edge carries the ABV and volume in small gothic type.cream · blackBlack LanternDEWEY BEERA human skull rendered in white line-work occupies the center, surrounded by black roses with orange outlines blooming on either side. The composition is symmetrical and full-bleed, with the Dewey Beer name in orange script at the top and the beer name "Black Lantern Pumpkin Espresso Stout" in white italic caps and orange sans-serif type below the skull. The palette is predominantly black, white, and orange, with a "Rise Up" coffee roaster badge positioned in the lower right.black · white · orangeScotch AleABW VIRGINIA BEACH, LLCA stylized plesiosaur emerges from a Highland loch beside a stone tower, rendered in muted greens and greys within a framed vignette bordered by red tartan. The creature and castle anchor the left side of the label against a dark green map background, with the beer name set in white sans-serif capitals on the tartan band below. The right side carries marketing text in a cream panel, flanked by a Scotland roundel at top and a hop-bottle emblem at bottom, both in olive green.dark green · red · cream · oliveClockwork PilsABW VIRGINIA BEACH, LLCThe front label centers on an ornate astronomical clock mechanism flanked by two skeletal figures in period robes, rendered in pen-and-ink line work against a dark street-map background. The clock face itself is divided into segments with Roman numerals and a moving red pointer, while the composition is framed by a gold decorative border containing the beer name in serif capitals. The palette throughout is cream, gold, and black with light blue in the clock face, creating an intricate, historically-themed design across the full front.black · gold · cream · light blueHazy IPAABW VIRGINIA BEACH, LLCA full-rigged sailing ship under canvas dominates a rounded rectangular cartouche on the left side of the label, depicted in a classical maritime illustrative style with cream, tan, and blue water tones. The ship sits centered within a cream field bordered in gold and coral, against a deep navy background patterned with a street grid. The beer name appears in large red serif capitals below the emblem, while the right panel holds descriptive text and regulatory information arranged around a small central crest.navy · cream · red · goldDaikoku BeerA nostalgic street scene depicts a crowded Japanese marketplace with traditional architecture, lanterns, and pedestrians rendered in warm sepia tones, framed beneath an ornamental banner containing a jolly figure with a barrel. Above the scene, radiating sunburst rays in coral and cream fill the upper third of the label. The beer name appears in bold serif caps within the banner, while the composition balances illustration dominance across the central area with typography and regulatory information positioned on the right side.coral · cream · ochre · brownHonda-Ya BeerHONDAYA BEERA bustling Japanese street festival scene fills the entire label, rendered in pen-and-ink with hand-colored watercolour washes in cream, yellow, red, green, and black. A traditional torii gate and pagoda anchor the composition's upper third, while dragons, a maneki-neko cat, and dozens of figures in period dress populate a tiered marketplace below, with lanterns strung overhead and storefronts lining the sides. The beer name appears in bold red katakana on the left edge within a vertical cartouche, with additional branding in English and Japanese scattered throughout the scene.cream · yellow · red · greenPilot's PeakWYOLD WEST BREWING COMPANYAn illustration of a mountain peak dominates the upper right field of the label, rendered in black line against the bright orange ground. The composition is anchored by horizontal banner treatments: a black ribbon carrying the brewery name and location at the top, and an orange banner with "PILOTS PEAK" in bold black seriph lettering across the center. Text describing the beer style and ingredients occupies the left side in black body copy, while regulatory elements and barcode run along the right edge.orange · black · creamSour Huckleberry FinnFRUITED LITTLE BOSSA full-bleed landscape illustration depicts two figures in period clothing fishing and reading beneath a gnarled tree on the bank of a river or lake, surrounded by huckleberry bushes and cattails. The scene is rendered in muted greens, grays, and purples against a soft blue sky with distant tree line, evoking a nineteenth-century literary setting. The beer name appears in bold coral hand-lettered script across the upper portion, with 'SOUR' and 'BEER' flanking 'HUCKLEBERRY FINN' in a flowing ribbon banner. A white circular emblem bearing the Blue Owl Brewing owl logo sits on a teal vertical panel to the right.light blue · teal · sage green · charcoalGround SwellA marlin pierces through the centre of a ship's wheel rendered in tan and blue pen-and-ink linework, anchored within a circular frame against a dark charcoal ground. The beer name appears in outlined sans-serif capitals across the top, with the style designation and ABV flanking the wheel in smaller blue type. Decorative crossed harpoons and rope knots frame the composition at bottom.charcoal · tan · blue · white