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    Another option for labels (I use this all the time and it is easy to remove when finished for the next batch) is to print on regular printer paper from whatever program that you used to make the labels and then use a small paint brush and milk to attach the labels.
    Paint the labels with the milk, attach to bottle and then let dry. The label stays on just like glue until you run the empty bottle under hot water and then it comes right off.
    BTW - great looking labels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NCMC View Post
    Another option for labels (I use this all the time and it is easy to remove when finished for the next batch) is to print on regular printer paper from whatever program that you used to make the labels and then use a small paint brush and milk to attach the labels.
    Paint the labels with the milk, attach to bottle and then let dry. The label stays on just like glue until you run the empty bottle under hot water and then it comes right off.
    BTW - great looking labels.

    That's a kick *** idea I will have to try. I just polished off my first batch of Red Ale and will be brewing a Black Ale this weekend. The next batch after that is a bourbon barrel red ale. I am using oak chips due to lack of an actual barrel and they are already soaking in bourbon. I figure I should be good to brew in about 4-6 weeks.

    As for the bottles, I use a combination of leftovers from beers I have consumed and purchased. I do use a capper which is annoying but works well for me. I don't use labels at all, just a sharpie on the cap, but after seeing the designs and learning the milk paint idea I may have to try some.

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    Let us know how the wood chips turn out. I'm interested in how much flavor they are able to give. After this first batch of near-beer...ahem...I mean pilsner...I'm off to begin my experiments on ambers, stouts and porters. I had a bourbon/chocolate porter (homebrew) once from a friend that was AMAZING. Be nice to get to something close to that in a few years.
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