Curious if you are referring to the labels on the year-round beers or the limited releases like Triskaidekaphobia, Plant 1 Powerhouse IPA, Louis Quatorze, and the new Schooner Zodiac Kolsch?
I can't believe Great Divide isn't getting more love! Definitely my favorite labels, primarily because of their minimalistic style and consistency. Favorites include Hoss (love that plaid), Old Ruffian, and the Yeti clan, but they're all pretty much flawless.
Gotta go local for nice lookin labels. I like it when the brewery uses the K.I.S.S. method on their labels and lets the beer speak for it's self.
I've always thought New Glarus and Central Waters both have average/cheap looking labels considering their beers are mostly terrific.
Paper choice for the label helps a ton, I think. If it were a normal, plastic like label it wouldn't be effective. That rough, textured paper really looks great.
My worst/favorite right now is Knee Deep, specifically Hoptologist. I used to think it was corny as hell and didn't like it, but now its grown on me and I actually like it.
Best Art Reflecting Product Sold: Great Lakes Brewing Company Best Overall Designs: Flying Dog, DFH Most Professional Looking: GI, The Bruery, FW, Alesmith Ugliest: Magic Hat
Just out of curiosity, are you referring to the traditional labels on the year round beers or the new special releases like Triskaidekaphobia, Louis Quatorze, Plant 1 Powerhouse, or Schooner Zodiac Kolsch?
Flossmoor Station and Two Brothers are very professional, as are Boulevard's. My all-time favorite is no longer used: the previous Crooked Tree IPA label--very zen.
Best labels Anchor Christmas BY far !!! Worst anything Magic Hat does ...including the BEER inside !! Plain but awesome Bruery
Why does everyone think it's a baby? I don't see a baby at all, plus it doesn't make any sense that it's a baby....