Label design

Frozen In Time: Behind The Rise Of Kelvin Natural Slush Co.

A childhood memory reborn as an adult treat

May 17, 2013 11:01 am

What do you get when you cross two lawyer friends with a troubled economy? A very refreshing slush company for adults. Zack Silverman and Alex Rein worked at a Manhattan law firm before calling it quits and moving on to making slushies. Today, there frozen drinks can be found in sports arenas and supermarkets across the country.

What's Your Story?

What Goes Into McClure's Pickles

A family pickle recipe spawns a growing company

May 6, 2013 9:01 am

Welcome to What's Your Story?, a new feature about innovative entrepreneurs in the food industry. What goes into the launch of a new food brand, how is the product made, who designs the packaging? All these questions, answered... First up, McClure's Pickles!

Beer

Stylish Suds: Check Out This Font-Tastic Beer Concept

One designer's toast to his favorite typeface.

May 2, 2013 10:01 am

This one's for the typeface nerds out there, especially the ones who love beer (which, we'd risk saying, is all of them). A designer in Portugal has imagined a beer label design whose font reflects the ABV level of the suds within the bottle. Check out the story and images, this way...

Field Reports

NYC: At Brooklyn Brewery's Private Reception For Silver Anniversary Lager

Milton Glaser, Steve Hindy fête artists 25 years

Mar 25, 2013 1:01 pm

Brooklyn Brewery Silver Anniversary Lager

A report from a small reception for the kickoff of Brooklyn Brewery's Silver Anniversary Lager and artist label series, held at Milton Glaser's studio in Manhattan earlier this month.

Design Finds

Heineken Continues To Steps Up Its Bottle Design Game With Ed Banger Collaboration

Dutch beer gets a shot of French style

Feb 26, 2013 5:31 pm

Word comes in that the Dutch bottler is teaming up with French record label Ed Banger for a collaborative version of the aluminum bottle. As a friendly reminder, Ed Banger is the home of Frenchtronica badasses Justice and Busy P, as well as Norwegian producer Cashmere Cat. And this bottle is very cool, indeed.

Craft Beer & Spirits Week

8 Beer Bottle Designs We Are Feeling From Around The World

You can judge these beers by their bottle

Feb 13, 2013 2:01 pm

We're encouraged not to judge a book by its cover but admit it, there is judgment involved when it comes to a terribly designed beer bottle. If what's going on inside is stellar, then the outside should match up.

Design Finds

10 Design-Forward Bottles to Gift This Holiday Season

Olive oil, beer, syrup and vodka for aesthetes

Dec 20, 2012 1:02 pm

It doesn't take a boozehound or epicurean to appreciate a fine-looking bottle. If your friend happens to be one or the other, then all the merrier. From olive oil to super-small-batch beer, here are 10 sharply designed options.

Art

Château Mouton Rothschild's Jeff Koons Label

The NYC artist joins a storied tradition

Dec 17, 2012 2:01 pm

Forget about judging a book or an album by its cover — the digital revolution will soon enough make this concept irrelevant, outddated, impossible. There'll never be downloadable wine, however, so the label must go on, so to speak. And one label that I hope keeps going on in perpetuity is the annual Château Mouton Rotschild label, which is given over to a major artist every year; the 2010 vintage, released today, features art by Jeff Koons.

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Kitchen Tools

Japan Solves An Age-Old Butter Dilemma With One Simple Twist

Now if only we could translate the dang website

Brunch

Smashed Potato Bomb With Fried Eggs

Sharp cheddar, spicy Frank's makes awesome brunch

How-Tos

The Only Pickled Eggs Recipe You'll Ever Need!

How to make the awesome bar snack at home

Cold Drinks

Blueberry Moonshine Popsicles Recipe

Get your 'shine on with these blueberry pops

Beer

Can Beer Go Bad?

When beer ages, you get skunky suds or tasty gold

Drink Better

Infographic: Hangover-Curing Foods From Around The World

11 countries, one common and painful problem

Vietnam

How To Eat A Bowl Of Pho Like You Know What You’re Doing

Vietnamese noodle soup, it’s what’s for breakfast

Beer

11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Guinness

Fun Guinness facts straight from the tap. Sláinte!

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