Pipeworks labels

Discussion in 'Breweriana' started by Homebrew, May 8, 2014.

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  1. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    Has anyone had any luck in removing pipeworks bottle labels intact. What are your methods? I've tried soaking in hot water with oxiclean an dish soap. I've tried boiling water. Somehow they always rip. I think they have some of the best labels I've seen. I started a scrapbook of beers from all 50 states and can't get these off.
     
  2. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    I've tried a few times with hot water and oxyclean with no luck which sucks because I buy so many of their beers and wanted to use all the bombers for bottling homebrew. I wonder if you emailed them if they could maybe mail you an unstuck label?
     
  3. gillagorilla

    gillagorilla Pooh-Bah (2,691) Feb 27, 2013 Maryland
    Pooh-Bah

    I've tried removing labels, but I couldn't get them to work. I soaked a DuClaw bottle in hot water in a sealed thermos for a while, but when I pulled it out, it just started to peel off and sheets, but was still quite sticky.
     
  4. jmk

    jmk Savant (1,021) May 8, 2008 Illinois
    Trader

    They are stick on not glue on. They will not peel off wet. Dry and room temp or a bit warmer works. Use a razor blade if you hit a snag spot.
     
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  5. Biff_Tannen

    Biff_Tannen Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2013 Missouri

    Them and 3 Floyds...

    Worst.Labels.Ever
     
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  6. DangleBerries

    DangleBerries Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2013 Illinois

    I've had success with removing Pipeworks labels. I fill the bottle with VERY hot water and let it sit for a few minutes while it warms the glue from the inside. Then use a sharp razor blade and slowly peel one side off and pull straight horizontally. Works for me

    I tried the soaking method and it just ruined the label. Give this a try, good luck OP
     
  7. atomic

    atomic Pundit (945) Sep 22, 2009 Illinois


    Theyre real nice guys, very down to earth, definitely worth a try
     
  8. DangleBerries

    DangleBerries Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2013 Illinois

    The soaking method works for the Dark Lord bottles
     
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  9. Fujii13

    Fujii13 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 New York

    *Waits for flood of counterfeit Pipeworks bottles to hit the trading forums.*
     
  10. ERRL710

    ERRL710 Initiate (0) May 6, 2013 Illinois

    Blow Dryer. I was able to get 1 Coffee Abductions off clean, all I ever attempted
     
  11. Mississipping

    Mississipping Pundit (919) Mar 16, 2010 Minnesota

    Microwave them for 45 seconds and you're done (as long as the label is not metallic). Remove them with an ovglove and they should peel right off. This is my go-to method for removing these types of labels. Hopefully it will help!
     
  12. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    The microwave trick worked. 30 seconds then start the peel, do another 30 seconds and comes right off. Thanks mississipping
     
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  13. newjack

    newjack Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2014 Illinois

    Good idea.... I have ruined so many good looking labels from them. Will have to give this a try
     
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