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.

Krushed IceELDER PINE BREWING & BLENDING COA line-drawn hand wielding an ice pick drives into a block of ice on the left panel, rendered in white ink on black with dynamic hatching to suggest fracture and depth. The beer name is split across the composition—"KRUSHED" embedded in the ice block, "ICE" above in large serif capitals. The right panel shifts to a gold and black field with the beer's style and ingredients set in monospaced type, framed by horizontal rules, with the Elder Pine logo in gold at lower left. The overall treatment combines illustrative dynamism on the left with austere informational hierarchy on the right.black · white · gold · creamPATHUMAN PEOPLE BEERA hand-drawn desert scene framed by a thick black border occupies the centre of a bright yellow label. Cartoonish figures — a person with a fishing rod, a sheep, and a rabbit — stand among saguaro cacti, grasses, and clouds beneath outsized red capital letters spelling PAT. The illustration is rendered in pen-and-ink line work with selective watercolour washes in sage green, cream, and pale blue, while the beer name and style information appear in bold sans-serif type below the frame.yellow · red · cream · sagePeripheral VisionA line-drawn rabbit sits upright within a cream circle at center, rendered in pen-and-ink style with cross-hatching on its back, against a dark teal field. The beer name appears in brush script below the illustration, with style details in smaller capitals underneath. The label employs a split-field composition: a dominant dark teal left side bears the brewery mark and repeated tagline in cream, while a cream right panel contains the regulatory information and a Connecticut state silhouette. The palette is restricted to cream and dark teal throughout, with a thin gold rule framing the edges.cream · dark teal · goldEast Side Cream AleA pen-and-ink hare stands in profile within a cream circle at the center of the label, rendered in fine cross-hatching. The beer name—East Side—curves below in flowing script lettering, with descriptive text underneath. The background is a warm tan field with the brewery name and tagline set in sans-serif caps across the top, and repeated tagline text arranged vertically down the left edge.tan · cream · brownNobosumaBRUJOS BREWINGA robed skeletal figure wielding a scythe dominates the label against a deep teal starfield scattered with cosmic particles and a glowing moon below. The composition is full-bleed, with the reaper rendered in pen-and-ink style across the entire front, while the beer name appears in ornate gold lettering at the top and bottom edges. The palette is dominated by teal and deep navy with touches of gold and flesh-toned highlights on the skull and moon.teal · navy · gold · creamKing ChachiBRUJOS BREWINGA large charcoal portrait of a pug's head dominates the right half of the label, rendered in grayscale with strong tonal contrast against a dark, atmospheric background. The brewery name 'BRUJOS' appears in ornate gold lettering at the top, with 'KING CHACHI' in large gold serif capitals below the portrait. The left panel contains the beer style, tagline, and brewery details in small gold and white type on black, with a commemorative inscription 'Happy Birthday Chachi! 6/14/2026' centered in the layout.black · white · gold · grayLamentBRUJOS BREWINGA demonic winged figure with horned helm dominates the centre of the label, surrounded by three grotesque beast heads rendered in black ink against an orange and red flaming background. The composition splits the label vertically, with the brewery name and regulatory text on a black ground to the left and the full illustration to the right. The palette is predominantly orange with black line work, red accents in the flames, and cream-coloured serif and gothic lettering.orange · black · red · creamOktoberfestBEACHWOODA chalkboard-inspired design dominates the front of this black label, with the beer name "Oktoberfest" set in heavy sans-serif capitals at centre. Above and below the name, symmetrical ornamental hop vines frame wheat stalks and decorative scrollwork rendered in white line-work, creating a traditional beer-hall aesthetic. The upper register features a banner with "Chalkboard Edition" in script, flanked by hop clusters and a central crown motif, while the lower register mirrors the composition. Typography throughout is hand-rendered in script and caps, mixing refined letterforms with rustic ornament.black · cream · whiteAndroid PetsHAZEL GROVE BREWING COMPANYThe label is split vertically between a teal-blue left field and a charcoal right field, divided by a diagonal gold stripe. At center, a rounded-square cartouche in cream holds the brewery name in hand-lettered script. The left side features a small line-drawn brewhouse building above body copy; the right side is dark with regulatory text running vertically. The beer name and style appear in all-caps sans-serif type across the lower center in white and gold.cream · teal · charcoal · goldPumpkin MonsterABOMINATION BREWING COMPANYA scarecrow with a jack-o'-lantern head and straw-filled body stands with arms outstretched in a pumpkin field at dusk, flanked by a striped lighthouse on the left and scattered gourds across rolling terrain marked with linear hatching. The scene occupies the full front label in pen-and-ink rendering with yellow, orange, tan, and black linework against a gradient sky that shifts from magenta to gold. Bright lime-green typography announces the beer name across the top and bottom, while regulatory text and brewery information are set in small sans-serif caps along the left and right edges on magenta panels.magenta · lime · gold · tanTeetering Wooden Crates of LimesHOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLDA pen-and-ink illustration dominates the right half of the label, depicting a teetering stack of wooden crates overflowing with limes, with a figure balancing precariously atop the tower and limes spilling down to form a mound at the base. The composition is vertically oriented with cross-hatching and line work throughout, rendered in green and tan on a cream field. The beer name appears in hand-lettered script to the left of the image, and tasting notes occupy the lower left with a hop cone illustration.cream · green · tan · ochreConnectionTwo human skulls hang suspended by a single cord against a bright red ground, rendered in pen-and-ink line work with dense cross-hatching and stippling creating tonal depth. The skulls are monochromatic white and black, positioned centrally with a gnarled tree trunk rising behind them. The beer name appears in vertical white capitals down the left edge, while regulatory and brewing information runs along all margins in small white type.red · white · blackHigh HorseA skeletal grim reaper in a crimson hooded robe and black cloak stands center-right, holding aloft a pale, emaciated horse's skull, against a charcoal ground with a large red circular form behind the figure's head. The composition is rendered in pen-and-ink line work with hand-applied watercolour washes in red, black, grey, and cream. White hand-lettered dialogue curves above the reaper's head: "Will You REMEMBER MY REPLY WHEN YOUR HIGH HORSE DIES?" The beer name appears in tall, condensed sans-serif caps along the left edge.red · black · grey · creamFall MoneyA black-and-white illustration dominates the front label, depicting a 1920s-style woman in a dress and hat standing before a man in a fedora and coat, set against a photographic interior background of period furnishings. The composition is split vertically by a bright yellow panel bearing red text on the left edge, while the beer name "FALL MONEY" appears in large yellow block letters across the center. A cream-coloured wood-grain texture borders the right side, and a red circular "Seasonal Release" badge anchors the lower right; the style throughout suggests a Prohibition-era visual narrative.yellow · black · cream · redPuppet LessonsA wooden puppet cross with suspended marionette controls dominates the centre of a pale turquoise field, rendered in charcoal tones with distressed texture and scattered abstract marks suggesting movement or decay. The beer name appears in bold, irregular hand-lettered type across the middle, with "West Coast Style" and "India Pale Ale" set below in a smaller sans serif. The design is framed by a rounded rectangular border with gold corner flourishes and a repeating "keep cold, enjoy fresh" tagline in gold capitals along the top and bottom edges against the black outer frame.turquoise · black · gold · creamTeenage DirtbagA skeletal figure with swept-back hair rides a skateboard across the centre of the label, drawn in pen-and-ink line work with cross-hatching and stippled shading throughout. The skull-headed skateboarder wears a jacket and points forward with one arm extended, rendered entirely in black and white against a heavily distressed black background. The beer name appears in hand-lettered script in red at the lower centre, while regulatory type and brewery marks occupy the margins in white sans-serif.black · white · redNeo-RetroA pen-and-ink illustration of a bifurcated face with three eyes and elaborate curled hair dominates the centre of the label, rendered in purple and gold outlines against a bright yellow-green ground. The beer name appears in bold orange capitals overlaid across the hair. A purple triangular panel sits at the top, containing a white hop-cone emblem and crown, while the bottom edge is anchored by a bright orange band. Regulatory and marketing text occupy the left and right sides in burgundy type.yellow-green · purple · orange · goldRefreshingerTIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANYA full-bleed illustration of abstracted organic forms dominates the label: sinuous orange and white ribbons wind across a black field, framing dense clusters of green foliage studded with wide yellow eyes and magenta mouths that suggest a forest alive with watching creatures. The beer name curves through the centre in a chunky, rounded sans-serif, while cream circles float across the composition like bubbles or bokeh, and the overall effect reads as psychedelic and biomorphic rather than literal. The rendering is finely detailed with cross-hatching and line work throughout, creating texture and depth across all elements.black · orange · green · creamChocolate Brown PorterADOREE BEERA woman's face with long wavy hair and closed eyes occupies the centre of a circular emblem, rendered in thin pen-and-ink line work against a cream field. She wears a detailed beaded necklace and is framed by the arched text 'ADOREE' above and 'CHOCOLATE BROWN PORTER' below, with small four-pointed stars flanking her shoulders. The emblem is ringed by a double circular border in black and brown, and a bold red circle marks the dot in the ADOREE wordmark above her head.cream · black · brown · redColombian Gourmet Coffee StoutADOREE BEERA pen-and-ink portrait of a woman's face with long wavy hair and closed eyes occupies the center of a circular emblem on a cream background, framed by a double-rule ring and the brewery name ADOREE arching above with a red apple replacing the O. A red banner at the bottom reads COLOMBIAN GOURMET COFFEE and STOUT, flanked by small four-pointed stars. The label's outer field is bright orange, with the brewery location and descriptive copy set in a monospaced typeface to the right of the emblem.orange · cream · black · redNa Zdrowie!A heraldic eagle with spread wings and a stylized mane dominates the center of the label, rendered in white line-work against a bright red ground. The bird's head faces forward with ornamental detail, and its wings fan outward with feather patterns; a small circular brewhouse seal sits above. The beer name appears in large white geometric capitals across the upper third, with "PALE ALE" in black type below, and a large white numeral 7 floats to the right.red · white · blackElla Langley Shiner Dandelion Honey KolschSHINERA circular label centered on a cream ground with a ochre and rust border. Dandelion flowers and seed heads scatter across the field in pen-and-ink line work, with a large yellow dandelion blossom in full profile at lower left and seed heads dispersed toward the top. The beer name cream · oxblood · yellow · goldCaramel Belgian Pale AleADOREE BEERA pen-and-ink line portrait of a woman with wavy shoulder-length hair and a beaded necklace occupies the centre of a circular emblem on a tan ground. The figure's closed eyes and serene expression are rendered in fine black linework. The brewery name ADOREE curves across the top in bold black caps, with a solid red circle substituting for the O; the beer style and ABV information curve along the bottom in black and tan text. Two small four-pointed stars flank the portrait on either side.tan · black · red1883 German Style PilsnerADOREE BEERA pen-and-ink illustration of a tall mantle clock occupies the center of a circular label, with bare tree branches flanking either side of the clock body and Roman numerals visible on its face. The clock pedestal bears the date '1883' and the designation 'German Style Pilsner' below. The word 'ADOREE' arcs across the top in heavy sans-serif capitals with a red circle substituting for the first 'O', while 'BEER' sits centered below the clock. Four-pointed stars appear on either side of the composition within the circular border, and the regulatory information runs along the bottom curve.cream · black · redHell Yeah BrotherThe front panel is split diagonally into two fields: a dark charcoal left side holds the beer name "HELL YEAH BROTHER" in large, blocky slab-serif capitals in light blue, with "OUTER RANGE" and tagline above in smaller type. Below the name sits a line-drawn illustration of a rifle with a sun rising behind it, captioned "TRIPLE INDIA PALE ALE". The right side is pale blue and carries regulatory and brewery information in small black type. The label employs a sharp diagonal division that creates a split-field composition across the full front.charcoal · pale blue · creamPaisley PomFORT GEORGEA scattered pattern of ornamental paisley and mandala motifs fills the label in magenta outlines against a bright pink ground. The composition features interlocking teardrops, circular medallions, flowering vines, stars, dots, and decorative flourishes rendered in a continuous pen-and-ink style. The beer name is set in large, condensed sans-serif capitals running vertically down the left edge in black, with the brewery name stacked above it in smaller type.pink · magenta · blackBandBOMBASTIC BREWINGA pen-and-ink illustration of three carousing musicians — one with a guitar, one with a violin, one with what appears to be a lute or similar stringed instrument — occupies the left two-thirds of the label in a full-bleed composition. The figures are rendered in loose, expressive line work with orange accents highlighting the instruments and select details of their clothing and hats. The brewery name appears at top in a serif display typeface with ornamental dividers, while the beer name "BAND" and product details sit below the illustration in a mix of serif and sans-serif type.cream · black · orangeJungle Juice SourA vibrant illustration of a red liquid background studded with sliced citrus, whole berries, ice cubes, and pineapple chunks fills the circular label from edge to edge. The 2 Row Brewing logo appears in white and cream at the top, while the beer name is rendered in bold layered lettering—"JUNGLE" in lime green, "JUICE" in red, and "SOUR" in golden yellow—positioned in the centre. The fruit motifs (oranges, limes, grapes, berries, and pineapple) are rendered in pen-and-ink style with bright outlines, creating a dense all-over pattern across the warm red field.red · cream · lime green · goldPiña Colada IPADUNES ON THE CAPEA detailed pen-and-ink drawing of a crustacean occupies the center of the label, rendered in grayscale with fine cross-hatching and anatomical precision, surrounded by scattered hop cones and what appears to be pineapple segments. The composition is set against a pale tan ground with a blue horizontal band at top and a bright yellow regulatory panel on the right edge. The brewery's circular emblem—featuring a classical profile in yellow on blue—anchors the upper left, while the beer name appears in yellow sans-serif capitals on the left side and in white lowercase at the base.blue · yellow · tan · grayStairway to ElevenCONCLAVE BREWINGA guitar amplifier with a radiant sunburst halo dominates the centre of the label, rendered in pen-and-ink line work against a textured charcoal ground. The amp is depicted in three-quarter view with meticulous detail — knobs, grille cloth, corner hardware — while geometric rays burst from behind its top in a celestial motif. Type is set flush right in the upper and lower portions, with the beer name and style positioned in a horizontal band across the middle-right in sans-serif capitals.charcoal · cream · greyFrostlineCONCLAVE BREWINGA stylized electric guitar descends vertically through the centre of the label, its headstock ringed by radiating lines suggesting light or energy, its body tapering to a sharp point below. The instrument is rendered in fine pen-and-ink line work with detailed fretboard and hardware against a split background of textured dark grey above and pale grey below. The brewery name sits in the top right in condensed sans-serif capitals, while the beer name and specs occupy the lower right in smaller type.grey · cream · black · whiteBürgermeisterBURGERMEISTERA Bavarian-themed label centered on a large decorative crest containing an illustration of a bearded man in lederhosen and green hat holding a beer stein and a wooden spoon, flanked by red flowers and ornamental scrollwork. The crest sits on a blue and white diamond-pattern background with an orange horizontal band at top and bottom; the beer name appears in decorative gothic script across the crest. A small circular brewery seal with a bearded man's portrait occupies the upper left, while a narrative text block in a blue cloud shape sits lower left, and regulatory information anchors the right side.orange · blue · white · redJarnit Family Beer SyroutEVIL TWIN BREWING NEW YORK CITYA hand-lettered script reading "Jarnit Family Beer" sits atop a textured red field contained within a black rectangular border. Below the text, a heraldic shield rendered in bold black line-work occupies the centre, its quartered face divided by a cross, the left compartment showing a scallop shell. Flanking the shield are two stylised wavy bands in red and white that suggest flowing water or ribbons. The beer name "SYROUT" appears below in a condensed slab-serif, outlined in red with white fill.red · white · blackLovelier LoveliesHOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLDA pen-and-ink sketch of a quirky anthropomorphic building with a tall, narrow facade dominates the right half of the label, its windows and doors rendered in loose hatching, with stick-like limbs and a typewriter held aloft on one side. The left panel contains the brewery's logo—a hop cone with radiating lines—set above tasting-note text and website information, all rendered in matching sketch style on a uniform grey ground. The entire label employs black ink on grey with no visible colour separation or print finish beyond the flat matte base.grey · blackLegends of the FurballFAT ORANGE CATA cowboy astride an oversized orange tabby cat dominates the full-bleed composition, set against a mountain landscape rendered in purple, green, and salmon tones. The figure wears a tan shirt and cowboy hat while the cat's exaggerated proportions and cartoonish features anchor the comical Western scene. The title "Legends of the Furball" appears in bold yellow lettering across the upper third, with the beer name "Fat Orange Cat" set in white caps at the lower center, all rendered in pen-and-ink line work with solid colour fills.orange · yellow · purple · creamShattered Glass7 LOCKS BREWINGA shattered glass filled with blue liquid and topped with a dark bird in flight dominates the upper-left portion of the label, set against a rendered brick-wall background. White flowering vines wind around the glass, with scattered insects and small birds in flight completing the scene. The brick texture and illustrative rendering create depth, with the beer name arc'd above in yellow-and-red comic-style lettering.cream · blue · yellow · redFall of the DamnedBURIAL BEER CO.A gothic fortress with ornate spires and towers dominates the centre of the label, rendered in pen-and-ink linework against a fiery landscape of molten ground and turbulent orange-red sky. The castle features detailed architectural elements—pointed arches, battlements, and a massive eye symbol on its central gate—with bright flames emanating from the interior. Craggy rock formations and cacti punctuate the foreground, all set against a hellish orange ground that bleeds to darker tones at the edges. The composition is a full-bleed illustration with the beer name and brewery details running vertically along the left edge in condensed sans-serif capitals.orange-red · black · cream · tanEl Chivo Mexican Style LagerA goat wearing dark sunglasses faces forward in the center of a circular emblem, set against a stylized desert landscape with two palm trees and a golden sun on the horizon. The composition sits within a cream-colored label bordered in gold and black rules, with the beer name in large cream serif capitals below, and text identifying it as a Mexican-style lager from Floating Goat Brewing. The palette is cream, gold, black, and burnt orange, with fine pen-and-ink line work throughout the illustration.cream · gold · black · burnt-orangeAstilleroAGUA MALAA pen-and-ink illustration of a jellyfish occupies the right-center field, rendered in fine-line contour style with anatomical detail in the tentacles and bell. The composition pairs this central figure with bold, fractured yellow letterforms spelling "AGAMALA" down the left edge, interrupted by two black silhouettes of sharks in profile. The palette is cream, yellow, and black with minimal line-work against white, and the label includes regulatory and award-medal elements on the right margin.yellow · black · creamAgua Mala ViejaAGUA MALAThe label features a pen-and-ink illustration of an underwater scene dominating the centre: a large fish head rendered in fine line work, surrounded by sparse aquatic plants and three small sharks in silhouette. The composition is bounded by a thin teal border on a cream background. Bold magenta sans-serif capitals reading "AGUA MALA" run vertically down the left edge, with the beer style "VIEJA MEXICAN AMBER LAGER" set in black type below the fish illustration. The magenta logo mark—a jellyfish rendered in a modern sans-serif weight—appears in the upper right corner.cream · magenta · blackSirenaAGUA MALAA pen-and-ink illustration of a mermaid's upper torso dominates the right half of the label, her hair rendered in flowing, swirling linework that fills the composition. Her tail is depicted with tight cross-hatching in a fish-scale pattern. The beer name purple · cream · blackMarea RojaAGUA MALATwo jellyfish rendered in white pen-and-ink line work float across a deep crimson and magenta gradient background, surrounded by scattered shells and small circular bubbles. Large sans-serif typography reading "AGUA MALA" dominates the left side in cream capital letters, with "MAREA ROJA RED IPA" positioned below in smaller type. The composition suggests an underwater scene, with the jellyfish as the central motif and the textured gradient creating depth.burgundy · magenta · cream · whiteMantarrayaAGUA MALAA manta ray rendered in pen-and-ink line work dominates the center of the label, shown from above with wings spread and tail curved, surrounded by small black silhouettes of diving manta rays in flight. The beer name "AGUA MALA" appears vertically in large teal capitals down the left side, with "MANTARRAYA OATMEAL STOUT" in black type below the main illustration. The label is cream-coloured with teal, black, and white as the only inks, and includes award badges and regulatory information on the right margin.cream · teal · blackMakoAGUA MALAA pen-and-ink illustration of a shark dominates the left half of the label, rendered in black line work with stippled shading, surrounded by smaller silhouettes of fish in flight. The word AGUA MALA appears in blue geometric lettering that interlocks behind the shark, with MAKO and PALE ALE in bold black sans-serif below. The field is cream with a blue geometric border frame, and a tagline—DIVE IN AND EXPLORE AGUAMALA—runs across the top in spaced capitals.cream · blue · blackPeach Double Milkshake IPATIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANYA symmetrical illustration of two stylized faces with elaborate, organic hair dominates the label, rendered in cream and tan against a salmon-pink ground layered with wavy, undulating linework that fills the entire field. The faces feature closed eyes and pursed lips, their hair flowing into decorative botanical and serpentine forms that extend upward and outward. The beer name appears in chunky, rounded lettering in the lower center, colored in coral-red with cream outlines. The Tired Hands Brewing Company mark sits at the top in a banner cartouche.salmon pink · cream · tan · coral redPretty WittyA pastoral landscape dominates the label, depicting a Dutch windmill surrounded by fields of purple lavender and white daisies under a pale sky, with a personified hop cone wearing sunglasses and a purple bow at the centre foreground, holding a glass of golden beer and an orange slice. The composition is a full-bleed illustrated scene, anchored by the beer name in large purple serif capitals across the upper third, with a purple ribbon banner at the base framing smaller text. Colour is largely cream and pale yellow with strong purple accents, sage greens, and ochre details. The typography mixes tall serif caps for the brand name with a decorative serif for "witbier" and a smaller sans-serif for the descriptive tagline.cream · purple · sage · goldWookey JackFIRESTONE WALKER BREWING COMPANYA full-bleed illustration of a bearded woodland creature in golden tones stands center-left, wielding a wooden staff among dense overgrown foliage rendered in chartreuse and violet. A horned stag, smaller woodland animals, and flowering plants populate the composition beneath a branching tree canopy that frames the upper edge; the beer name sits in jagged white lettering across the center, with a circular emblem bearing hops above it. The palette shifts from warm golds and earth tones in the fauna to cool purples and bright greens in the botanical elements, creating a layered, detailed illustrative field that extends to all edges.purple · gold · chartreuse · brownImperial Pumpkin AleBJ'SA line-drawn pumpkin with curling vine tendrils occupies the lower center of a full-orange field, rendered in a slightly darker orange outline. The BJ's Brewhouse Beer Club seal—a cream oval with a burgundy shield, wheat-ear accents, and dark serif typography—is centered above the pumpkin. Bold white sans-serif capitals spell "IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE" down the left side, with "BREWED WITH REAL PUMPKIN AND SPICES" in white at the bottom.orange · cream · burgundy · white