Cider Labels
Land-Grant Brewing Company
Columbus, OH
Cider Labels
We print custom cider labels for cideries, orchards, and beverage brands making hard cider or non-alcoholic apple cider. Labels fit 12 oz, 16 oz, and 22 oz glass bottles, aluminum cans, growlers, crowlers, plastic bottles, gallon jugs, and even kegs. A gallon jug on a farm stand shelf faces different conditions than a four-pack sitting in a cooler. Our usual pick is BOPP film, the same as for beer, and paper gives bottles a more specialty look. We’ll match the adhesive and finish to each container.
We handle small batch runs and large-scale production alike. Color stays consistent across every flavor and every reorder, whether you run a handful of SKUs or hundreds. There’s no minimum order, and quotes come back within 24 hours. Most standard labels print within 5 business days of artwork approval, and we ship nationwide.
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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
Cider Label Specifications
- Minimum order: No minimums. Order the exact number of labels you need.
- Containers: Glass bottles (12, 16, and 22 oz), aluminum cans, growlers, crowlers, gallon jugs, swing-top bottles, plastic bottles, kegs
- Materials: BOPP film (our usual pick, same as beer), textured paper for a specialty look on bottles, metallic film
- Finishes: Hot foil stamping, spot varnish
- Print: Digital, on HP Indigo presses. Full color plus white ink, matching up to 97% of the color spectrum.
- Roll setup: Unwind direction, core size, and label gap set to match your applicator or co-packer’s line.
- Turnaround: Quotes in under 24 hours. Most labels print in 5 business days or less after artwork approval.
- Multiple designs: Combine multiple label versions into one project to keep costs down across SKUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide cider bottle labels for a variety of bottle types and container sizes. Our labels are designed to fit everything from glass bottles (12 oz., 16 oz., and 22 oz.) to aluminum cans, growlers and crowlers, plastic bottles, gallon jugs, and even kegs.
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For cider label design, it’s important to consider labelling requirements for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Here’s what to consider including:
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- Product Name and Type (e.g., Hard Cider or Non-Alcoholic Cider)
- Alcohol By Volume (ABV) for alcoholic beverages
- Volume/Net Contents (e.g., 12 oz., 1 gallon)
- Ingredients List
- Producer Information with manufacturer or orchard details
- Government Warning for alcoholic options
- Nutritional Information
- Batch or Lot Number for traceability
- Expiration or Best-By Date for freshness
- Allergen Warnings if applicable
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We offer shipping through several vendors like UPS, Fedex, and USPS. Ground, Next-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and custom freight options.
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Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF. You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.
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Before printing your custom cider 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.
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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.
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Our printers are capable of matching up to 97% of the full color spectrum, allowing us to achieve precise color reproduction for your cider 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.
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Our broad range of label material types, printing capabilities, and finish offerings allows us to print the perfect custom product label to match your needs. Combine that with industry best customer service, and you get a long-term partner for your custom label printing.
*standard labels are printed within 5 days after artwork approval