07 · Craft Beer

Craft Beer Labels that pop at the bar.

Ice-bucket PP and condensation-proof films. Foil and raised tactile textures at 50-unit runs on digital. All in-house in the UK — digital for agility, flexo when the run size rewards it.

Craft Beer label example — printed by Lemur Labels
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50+Digital run size
8Flexo colours available
BS5609Ice-bucket PP
ExpressTurnaround options
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02 · Craft Beer

What we print for Craft Beer.

A dedicated breakdown of the labels, stocks and finishes we run for this sector — written for the people who actually place the orders.

From taproom-only seasonal drops to national chain listings, we print for UK craft breweries that need labels holding their brand promise through the cold store, the ice bucket and the bar sink — without paying plate-cost premiums at any volume.

Expect PP films that shrug off condensation, and can wrap and keg-collar stocks for 330ml and 440ml formats. Hot foil, raised tactile textures and holographic all land at 50-unit runs on our all-digital kit.

Digital does the agile work; flexo takes over when the run size rewards it — both under the same roof, which keeps lead times tight and proofs honest.

Typical applications
[Bottle fronts][Back labels][Can wraps][Keg collars][Cask collars][Neck bands][Collab limited runs][Festival specials]
Stocks & substrates
[BS5609 PP][Clear-on-film][Eco Films & Waterproof][Metallic foil board][Uncoated FSC]
Finishes we run for this sector
[PP films][Hot foil][Raised tactile textures][Digital CMYK + white]
03 · Why choose Lemur

Built for brands that can't wait weeks for a label run.

What every customer gets — whether you're printing craft beer, cosmetics, chemical, supplements or anything in between.

01
Turnaround

Express turnaround options.

Quotes back within the hour. Physical proofs available on request. Express lanes on the schedule when a launch date is breathing down your neck — just ask.

1 hr quote · Express available
02
Stocks & substrates

Wide range of materials.

A deep stock bench — BS5609 waterproof PP, recycled paper, foil boards, thermal synthetics, textured cotton stocks. Match a finish or try something new.

PP · Paper · Foil · Thermal
03
No plate fees

Competitive pricing.

All-digital kit — no plate costs, no foil-block fees, no die charges. Clear, itemised quotes. Volume pricing kicks in from 500 units, with no surprises on the invoice.

From 50 units · no plate fees
04
Samples

Physical sample service.

Swatch packs and custom samples posted free across the UK. Feel the stocks, compare finishes, see the foil hit the paper — before you commit to a run.

Free · UK-wide
Case study

How Howard Town Ales launched a seasonal series in a fortnight.

How Howard Town Ales launched a seasonal series in a fortnight. — case study

A local brewery with a strong brand needed five-SKU seasonal labels for taproom release with only 14 days notice and illustrated artwork with a lot of linework.

5SKUs
14 daysBrief to bar
ExpressTurnaround
2000Labels/SKU
The bar was pouring by Friday. Paper survived a week in the chill room and still looked hand-printed.
— Co-founder, Howard Town Ales
05 · Process

From brief to shelf in four steps.

Tuned for the release cadences your sector actually runs at.

STEP 01

Brief & quote

Tell us shape, quantity, finish — or send artwork. Written fixed-price quote within 1 hour.

STEP 02

Artwork & pre-press

Colour-management, die-line adjustments, barcode checks. We flag anything technical before ink hits stock.

STEP 03

Proofing service

Physical proof on your chosen stock and finish, printed on the same press your run will be. Available on request.

STEP 04

Print & dispatch

Short or long run, shipped on reels or sheets with a quick UK turnaround.

06 · Questions answered

Frequently asked — craft beer.

Will the labels survive ice buckets and chill-rooms?
Yes. Our PP films are rated for submersion, condensation and prolonged cold storage.
What’s the lead time on a 2,000-unit run?
Standard lead time plus an express option if the launch date is tight — just flag it when you send artwork.
Can I combine foil and raised tactile textures at any volume?
Yes — everything’s digital, so there are no plate or block charges for either.
Do you run digital or flexo for craft beer?
Both. Digital for agile, colour-rich, short-to-medium runs; flexo when the run size and spec reward plate setup. Same building, same team.
Ready when you are

Get a quote on your craft beer labels in 1 hour.

Send artwork, a sketch, or just the shape and quantity. A real human replies with options and a fixed price — usually before lunch.