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October 3, 2022

Honey Beers and a Few to Braggot About!

Alvarium Beer Company, Bayou Teche Brewing, Belching Beaver Brewery, braggot, Greenpoint Beer, honey, Icarus Brewing, Indeed Brewing, Jester King Brewery, mead, New Belgium Brewing, Off Color Brewing, Revolution Brewing, Three Floyds Brewing 0

Honey beer is no new phenomenon. This drink, historically classified as braggot, is believed to have been around since the 12th century. Honey has been used in a myriad of beer styles to introduce a new realm of flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel into styles like the India Pale Ale, Kolsch, Blonde Ale, Saison, and more. […]

September 19, 2015

Rachel Briggs and the labels of Wiseacre Brewing

Off Color Brewing, Rachel Briggs, Wiseacre Brewery 1

I discovered Rachel Briggs’ WISEACRE labels entirely by accident on a trip to my local bottle store. The work jumped out at me immediately, in part due to its presentation, but mostly thanks to its character and uniqueness. Briggs brings a charming quality to label art that is sorely missing: washy inks, halftone screens, op-art patterns, […]

February 27, 2015

The Ballad of Sir Shock-A-Lot – The Best Beer Labels of Week 6, 2015

Central City, Clown Shoes Beer, Figure Eight Brewing, Narragansett Brewing, Off Color Brewing, Rivertowne Brewing, Three Heads Brewing 1

It was a huge week for awesome labels! Every one of these could be its own post. I can’t say that every week. Let’s dig in! The following labels were registered with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau during the 6th week of 2015. They have been selected for their aesthetic appeal or simply […]