Epson ColorWorks for breweries, distilleries & drinks producers
New batch. New flavour.
Your labels.
A seasonal beer, a small-batch gin, a new cider blend or a limited run of soft drinks can all need their own labels. Keeping pre-printed stock for every variation can soon become complicated.
Epson ColorWorks colour label printing lets you produce short runs in-house, combining branding, product information and variable details on compatible adhesive label media.
Bottles, cans & gift packs
Small batches & seasonal releases
Customer-specific designs
Give each release its own identity
Your core range may stay consistent while seasonal products, special editions and gift packs change. Print labels to match those variations using reusable artwork and templates.
Bottle labels
From full-size bottles to miniatures
Create front, back or wraparound adhesive labels for spirits, beer, cider and soft drinks. Match the dimensions and adhesive to the container and the selected printer.
Can labels
Flexible designs for smaller runs
Print adhesive labels for craft beers, canned cocktails and other drinks. Check the container surface, label dimensions and application method before choosing a setup.
Gift & outer packaging
Keep the whole range consistent
Label tasting sets, presentation boxes, mixed selections and outer cases with branding and information appropriate to each pack.
For producers whose ranges keep evolving
Independent distilleries
Labels for gin, rum, vodka, whisky and liqueurs, including small batches, special editions, miniatures and gift collections.
Craft breweries
Designs for seasonal beers, trial recipes, collaboration releases and shorter packaging runs.
Cider makers
Labels for different blends, bottle sizes, limited releases and mixed gift selections.
Soft-drink producers
Short-run labels for changing flavours, cordials, juices and other small-batch drinks.
Cocktail & ready-to-drink brands
Labels for bottled cocktails, canned drinks and tasting ranges, tailored to each packaging format.
Own-label & gift producers
Customer-branded orders, corporate gifts and personalised collections without holding every printed design in stock.
Print to match the batch
On-demand printing gives you more control over labels for products with changing artwork or unpredictable volumes.
- Produce smaller quantities for limited releases
- Update approved artwork between production runs
- Reuse templates across flavours and pack sizes
- Include variable details through suitable label software
- Reduce unused stocks of pre-printed designs
Useful beyond the main bottle label
Your core range may already use a specialist printed finish. In-house colour printing can still have a role elsewhere.
- Miniature and sample bottle labels
- Back labels and product information
- Gift-box and tasting-set labels
- Customer-specific editions
- Artwork samples for review on the actual container
Test labels where your drinks will be used
Refrigeration, condensation, handling and spills can all affect a label. The material, print coating and adhesive need to suit the container and its expected environment.
Test samples on the actual bottle or can. Tell us whether labels are applied before chilling or to containers that are already cold, and whether they may encounter water or alcohol spills.
Ice buckets, wet production processes and significant temperature changes need particular consideration. Durability should be assessed for the complete printer, ink and media combination.
Choose a setup that fits your packaging process
Tek Direkt can help you assess Epson ColorWorks options against your label dimensions, print quantities and application requirements.
01 — Format
Label size & layout
Share the width, height and shape of each label. Include front and back labels, miniature formats and any wraparound designs.
02 — Volume
Batch sizes & designs
Tell us your typical quantities, how many designs you use and the larger production runs you need to accommodate.
03 — Application
Hand-applied or automated?
Explain how labels are applied. Applicator requirements can affect roll dimensions, winding direction, label gaps and the overall workflow.
Match the finish to your brand
Matt and gloss finishes create different effects. Paper and synthetic materials also have different characteristics, so appearance and practical performance should be assessed together.
If your artwork uses foil, embossing, metallic effects, textured materials or white ink, flag those requirements at the start. These need separate consideration and should not be assumed to come from a standard colour-label setup.
Your label printing questions answered
Does the printer print directly onto bottles or cans?
This application uses adhesive labels printed on compatible media, which are then applied to the container. It is not direct-to-container printing.
Can I print labels for miniature spirits bottles?
This depends on the dimensions and the selected printer and media. Small bottles also need careful layout and adhesion checks because of their curved surfaces and limited label area.
Can I print full wraparound labels?
This depends on the required dimensions, printer and compatible media. Send your artwork size and container details so the format can be checked.
Will labels withstand condensation or alcohol spills?
Performance depends on the media, adhesive, surface and exposure. Sample-test labels through the expected application, storage and handling process, including likely contact with the product.
Can I include batch details and barcodes?
Suitable label software can combine fixed artwork with variable information. Check barcode size, contrast and scanning performance after the label has been applied to the container.
Can printed rolls work with my existing applicator?
Compatibility needs to be checked against requirements such as core size, roll diameter, winding direction and label gaps. Include your applicator model when contacting us.
Which Epson ColorWorks printer is right for me?
The choice depends on label dimensions, batch sizes, finish and workflow. Send a sample design and your expected volumes so we can help assess the options.
Send us your label and your batch size
Email a current design or photo, the label dimensions and your approximate quantities. Include the container type, storage conditions and how labels are applied.
We'll help you assess a suitable printer and media combination for your drinks range. No call or meeting needed.