Favorite Looking Beer?

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  1. ElderPuma

    ElderPuma Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2012

    No not what beer looks best when poured but the label and brand as packaged in the 4 pack. I don't normally give this too much thought since 95% of it doesn't stand out one way or another but there are a few exceptions. What are everyone's favorites and ones they don't care for?

    I've always like how FFF brand their things but I think my favorite right now and the one that continually gets me is the 2012 BCBS.
     
    #1 ElderPuma, Nov 18, 2012
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  2. brewtaster

    brewtaster Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2008 Indiana

    I normally do not get caught up in the labels. It is what is inside that really counts. Most home brews from my buddies have no labels. FFF always has very unique labels and the beer inside is always a winner. New Belgium tends to have good labeling. I have always liked the Dead Guy Ale label as well. Currently I am savoring Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and their label is pretty cool as well. The Founders Brewing labels are always interesting.

    I think I will just concentrate on evaluating what is inside the bottle and leave the labels to the marketing experts. BTW, my beagle is cat friendly LOL
     
    #2 brewtaster, Nov 18, 2012
  3. ElderPuma

    ElderPuma Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2012

    Yeah I normally couldn't care one way or the other at all. It was the BCBS packaging and bottle label that got me thinking about this. For some reason every time I look at it I think it is awesome all over again.
     
    #3 ElderPuma, Nov 18, 2012
  4. cmac1705

    cmac1705 Zealot (517) Apr 30, 2010 Florida

    I'm not sure the labels on their own are appealing. However, I find myself gravitated towards the labels from breweries that I know and love, e.g. Lagunitas.

    Having said that, love the simplicity of Maine Beer Co.
     
    #4 cmac1705, Nov 18, 2012
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  5. brewtaster

    brewtaster Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2008 Indiana

    OK, OK, I'll bite on this, What is BCBS?
     
    #5 brewtaster, Nov 18, 2012
  6. TheTinDoor

    TheTinDoor Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Maryland

    Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout
     
    #6 TheTinDoor, Nov 18, 2012
  7. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    Odells has nice packaging.
     
    #7 yemenmocha, Nov 18, 2012
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  8. TheTinDoor

    TheTinDoor Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Maryland

    I like the look of Narwhal...just looking at the label you kind of know what it's going to taste like
     
    #8 TheTinDoor, Nov 18, 2012
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  9. Biffster

    Biffster Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2004 Michigan

    I dont pay much attention, except on the margins. I LOVE the Ralph Steadman labels from Flying Dog. And, for some reason, I think whoever designs the labels for Founder's should be taken out and shot. I live in Michigan and love the beer, but for some reason, their labels actively grate on me.
     
    #9 Biffster, Nov 18, 2012
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  10. ArchEnemyBrew

    ArchEnemyBrew Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2010 Washington

    Bourbon county series, hill farmstead bottles, Russian river, some bruery offerings, black raven, Deschutes limited releases and I'm sure I'm forgetting some but those stand out.
     
    #10 ArchEnemyBrew, Nov 18, 2012
  11. ElderPuma

    ElderPuma Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2012

    Yeah I don't know what it is about the Founder's stuff but I really dislike it. For the most part it doesn't seem all that bad but for some reason I can't stand their labels. Doesn't stop me from buying some of their best stuff though.
     
    #11 ElderPuma, Nov 18, 2012
  12. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Pooh-Bah (1,789) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I love the Lost Abbey designs from Port Brewing. Beautiful bottles, beautiful cork and cage, beautiful art work.
     
    #12 RobertColianni, Nov 18, 2012
  13. Envelopes

    Envelopes Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2012 Ohio

    I love all the Keith Shore Mikkeller labels. Especially this one:

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    Also love the Alchemic/Southern Star 'Blind Ambition' art from CF

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    #13 Envelopes, Nov 18, 2012
  14. alexipa

    alexipa Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Colorado

    I came to say this. Odell's packaging and label art are second to none, in my opinion.
     
    #14 alexipa, Nov 18, 2012
  15. RyanSchwam

    RyanSchwam Zealot (616) Oct 30, 2012 Delaware
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    My wife drinks a lot of ciders, and I like how the angry orchard 12 packs slide together to complete the creepy elm tree. Nice advertising.
     
    #15 RyanSchwam, Nov 18, 2012
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  16. theHoff77

    theHoff77 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2012 Minnesota

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  17. stayclean

    stayclean Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2012 Wisconsin

    I really love the design of Expedition Stout's label. Just simple and basic, but it strikes a chord with me for some reason.
     
    #17 stayclean, Nov 18, 2012
  18. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    Founders Harvest Ale and Backwoods Bastard have great labels and look good in the 4pack. I also like the look of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
     
    #18 Tee2Grn, Nov 18, 2012
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  19. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    Jolly Pumpkin for the most part.
     
    #19 flayedandskinned, Nov 18, 2012
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  20. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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