Specialty Beverages

Aqua ViTea
Middlebury, VT

Label Printing for Specialty Beverages

Specialty beverages are carefully crafted, so why shouldn’t you put the same care into labels for your products? With the right digital printing partner, your custom product labels can make your beverages look as good as they taste.

At Blue Label Packaging Company, we provide high-quality beverage label printing for beer, wine, liquor, and a wide variety of specialty beverages. We have expertise and knowledge printing labels for a range of specialty beverages.

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Printing Capabilities for Specialty Beverage Labels

Quality custom beverage labels need to stay on tight to dazzle, no matter whether you use glass bottles, plastic bottles, cartons, or aluminum cans, or any other containers. We work with you to customize a label solution that’s right for your specialty beverages, such as weighing material and adhesive options for different environments, such as a refrigerator or a grocery store shelf.

Ensuring that your specialty beverage products stand out on the shelves is important, which is why Blue Label provides a wide range of label printing options. From our network of talented label designers to our finishing methods like high gloss labels or die-cut labels, we’ll provide the guidance and expertise to ensure your product makes a great first impression.

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Why Blue Label

Fast Production

We pride ourselves on speedy production and shipping times, producing your printed labels in 5 business days or less*.

Quotes in 24 Hours

Blue Label Packaging sets the bar for responsive service, providing customized quotes for custom label printing jobs in less than 24 hours.

Label Expertise

Our label experts are involved in every step of the process, from helping you choose the perfect label materials to monitoring your custom label projects through all steps of the production process. 

No Minimum Order Quantities

Because we work with businesses of every size, we require no minimum order quantity. Get the exact number of labels you need.

Ordering Process

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1. Get a Quote

1. Get a Quote

Get a Quote

You’ll get a quote in less than 24 hours. No unnecessary costs, just competitive prices.

2. Proofing

2. Proofing

Proofing

Review online proofs of your custom designed labels for quick and easy approval.

3. Print & Ship

3. Print & Ship

Turnaround Time

No expensive plates or time-consuming setup. Get standard labels in just 5 business days*.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our labels are designed to stay on securely, even in varying temperature ranges. Here’s how we do it:

    • Temperature-Resistant Materials: We use materials like BOPP or vinyl that are resistant to moisture and condensation, so the labels hold up in both warm and cold temperatures.
    • Strong Adhesive: Our labels feature a strong adhesive specifically designed to perform well under fluctuating conditions, from shipping to refrigeration.
    • Protective Coatings: We add lamination or UV coatings to further protect the label from moisture, scratches, and temperature changes.

We offer a wide range of customization options to make your specialty beverage labels stand out. Here’s what we can do:

    • Custom Shapes and Sizes: Whether you need classic standard shapes and sizes like rectangles and circles or custom shapes (die-cut or kiss-cut) to match your custom design, we can create the perfect fit for your packaging.
    • Finishes: Choose from a variety of finishes, including gloss, matte, and spot UV coatings, to enhance your label’s appearance and durability.
    • Printing Techniques: We offer options like digital printing for vibrant, full-color designs, screen printing for added texture, and foil stamping for a premium metallic look.

When it comes to applying labels to your custom beverage bottles, consider these things to make sure the labels adhere securely:

    • Dry Surface: The application surface needs to be completely clean and free of dust, oils, or moisture. A dry surface helps labels bond properly.
    • Temperature Range: It’s important to apply the labels within a stable temperature range to avoid issues with the adhesive. Extreme heat or cold can affect how well the labels stick to the bottles.
    • Sufficient Drying Time: After applying the labels, allowing sufficient drying time helps adhesive set properly, especially if your bottles will be exposed to cold or humid environments.
    • Labels and Surface Compatibility: The label adhesive should be matched to the specific application surface (whether glass, plastic, or aluminum) so that it holds up during handling, shipping, and storage.
    • Tools for Application: For large quantities, using the right tools like automated labeling machines ensures even pressure and precision, resulting in a smooth, wrinkle-free application.

We offer shipping through several vendors like UPS, Fedex, and USPS. Ground, Next-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and custom freight options. 

Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF.  You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.

Before printing your custom specialty beverage labels, we will provide a digital proof via email for your approval. This allows you to review your label, confirming details like positioning, color accuracy, text legibility, and more, prior to full production. We are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction through this streamlined proofing process.

While Blue Label Packaging does not directly offer label design services, we do have resources to help with your custom label design needs. We maintain a directory of Blue Label Approved designers who specialize in label design and understand the unique requirements and technical details involved. We also showcase a gallery of label designs for inspiration.

Our printers are capable of matching up to 97% of the full color spectrum, allowing us to achieve precise color reproduction for your beer labels. We use advanced CMYK printing to produce an extensive gamut of colors. For designs requiring an expanded range, we also print using WOVG ink sets which add white, orange, violet and green.

Our top-of-the-line color management program and processes ensure we hit the correct hues, tints and shades. We color calibrate and profile all of our presses so your unique color palettes and gradations print true to your vision.

*standard labels are printed within 5 days after artwork approval