Craft Beer

Craft Beer Labels that pop at the bar.

Ice-bucket PP and condensation-proof films. Foil and raised tactile textures with no plate or block fees, from taproom seasonals to national listings. All in-house in the UK — digital for agility, flexo when the run size rewards it.

Play Brew Co — craft beer labels printed by Lemur Labels
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RepeatColour-matched reorders
8Flexo colours available
BS5609Ice-bucket PP
Clear PPThe no-label look
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Craft Beer

The labels, stocks and finishes we run.

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 run without plate or block fees — from taproom seasonals to core-range volume.

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]
Why choose Lemur

Why brands stay.

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

Certainty

Dates planned around your launch.

We aim to get quotes back to you the same working day, and we schedule your run against the date you give us. If it's tight, say so up front — you'll get a straight answer on whether it's doable before you commit.

Quote aim: same working day
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
Pricing

Itemised quotes. No surprises.

Digital kit means no plate costs, foil-block fees or die charges on most jobs. Every quote is itemised, with price breaks that step down as quantities climb — and nothing on the invoice you didn't see on the quote.

No plate fees · volume price breaks
Artwork

Checked before it prints.

Our studio pre-flights every file — bleed, dieline, barcodes, foil and spot UV layers — and sends a digital proof for you to sign off before anything goes to press.

Pre-flight · digital proof · your sign-off
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
10kLabels across range
Read the case study →
Process

From brief to shelf in four steps.

Tuned for the release cadences your sector actually runs at.

  1. Brief & quote

    Tell us shape, quantity, finish — or send artwork. We aim to get a quote back to you the same working day.

  2. Artwork & pre-press

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

  3. Digital proof & sign-off

    A digital proof shows your artwork with every finish marked up. Nothing goes to press until you approve it.

  4. Print & dispatch

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

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 20,000-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

Tell us about your craft beer labels.

Send artwork, a sketch, or just the shape and quantity. A real person replies with options and an itemised price — we aim to get back to you the same working day.