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Craft Beer Packaging
— Cans, Labels, Collars & Cartons, Done Right.
From limited-edition IPAs to national-rollout lagers, Onpack is the packaging partner for Australian craft breweries. Direct can printing, premium custom labels, keg collars and 6-pack cartons — all printed locally in Melbourne.
- Direct can printing — no sleeves, no labels
- Low MOQs for seasonals and one-offs
- Made in Melbourne
Brew It, Brand It, Pour It — We'll Handle the Print
At Onpack, we partner with craft breweries to deliver premium packaging and printing solutions that help brands stand out in a crowded market. From short-run digital can printing to advanced flexographic label printing for national rollouts, we offer the flexibility to suit every stage of your brewing journey.
Our finishes include metallic effects, spot varnishes (gloss or matte), textured laminates and foils — giving your cans and labels a distinctive look that reflects the creativity and quality of your beer. Combined with precision colour matching and high-definition print, your cans and labels hold up from the brewery floor to the bottle-shop shelf.
Craft Beer Deserves Craft Printing
We supply the full range of craft beer packaging solutions, designed for breweries of all sizes. Our flexible services deliver fast lead times and adapt easily to SKU changes, small-batch runs, and seasonal or limited-edition releases — helping your brand stay fresh, agile and competitive in the craft beer market.
Packaging solutions we offer:
Whether you're launching a new range or refreshing a fan favourite, Onpack delivers packaging that performs — visually and physically. Our print methods and materials are designed to resist moisture, condensation and friction, making them ideal for wet production lines, refrigerated displays and high-handling environments.
The Complete Craft Beer Packaging Stack
Direct Can Printing
Full 360° wrap printed straight onto the aluminium can. No sleeves, no labels, no waste. In-house at Dandenong.
Can & Bottle Labels
Pressure-sensitive labels for breweries running label applicators, contract canners or specialty SKUs. Waterproof, ice-bucket and condensation-resistant options.
Keg Collars
ABV, IBU, batch number, tasting notes, allergen statements and brewer branding in one tag.
Labels and Cans as Unique as the Beer Inside
Beyond cans and labels, we supply the full suite of craft beer packaging to showcase your brews. Our custom keg collars are tailored with essential information such as batch numbers, ABV, IBU, allergen statements and tasting notes, combining compliance with bold branding.
For retail-ready presentation, our custom-printed cartons and clusters offer both style and functionality. Easy to carry, easy to stack and display. Whether it's a single limited-release run or an ongoing production line, Onpack ensures your craft beer packaging holds up the same way every time.
Keg Collars Done Right
Custom keg collars with everything your brewery needs:
- Batch number, ABV, IBU dry-hop info, allergen statements, tasting notes.
- Variable data— every keg can carry a unique batch number or QR code.
- Tear—resistant tag stock.
- Hole— punched and slit for top-of-keg fitting.
- Runs— from 100 to 50,000+.
Why Craft Breweries
Choose Onpack
Why Craft Breweries Choose Onpack
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BUILT FOR CRAFT
Flexible, fast, low MOQs for seasonals and collabs -
ONE SUPPLIER, WHOLE PACK
Print, varnish, laminate, die-cut in a single pass -
PLASTIC-FREE OPTION
Direct can printing avoids shrink-sleeve plastic -
PREMIUM FINISHES
Foil, spot UV, soft-touch laminates -
FAST TURNAROUND
Melbourne-made; weeks not months -
COLD-CHAIN TESTED
Waterproof, ice-bucket and freezer-grade adhesives
Ready to Brief Your Next Release?
Frequently asked questions
From around 1,000 cans for direct can printing — ideal for limited releases, collabs and seasonal one-offs.
Direct can printing gives a seamless 360° finish, is fully recyclable (no sleeve plastic, no adhesive residue) and is competitive from 1,000 to 50,000+ cans. Custom beer labels suit very short runs, collabs or breweries already running a labelling line. We help you choose the right format for each SKU and volume.
Labels (digital): days. Direct can printing: 2–4 weeks. Keg collars: 1–2 weeks. Cartons: 3–5 weeks. Express options are available for tight launches.
We supply standard aluminium cans from our suppliers, or print on cans you’ve already sourced. Talk to us about compatibility and pre-treatment requirements.
We focus on print decoration and work alongside leading mobile and stationary canning lines across Australia. We’re happy to recommend canners by region.
Yes — fully recyclable. No shrink-sleeve plastic, no label adhesive, no contamination of the aluminium recycling stream.
Yes — flexo prints true spot Pantone; digital simulates Pantone to a high standard. We proof against your brand reference before production.
Yes — with batch info (ABV, IBU, dry hop, allergens, tasting notes) and variable data (batch numbers, QR codes) in runs from 100 upward.
Yes — cluster carriers for 4, 6, 12 and 24-pack configurations across all standard can sizes. See Carton Packaging.
Yes — ABV declaration, standard drinks, allergen statements, country of origin and CDS marks are standard for our prepress team. Australian law also requires a pregnancy warning on alcoholic beverages, we’ll confirm it’s correctly included in your artwork.
Yes — proofs and physical sample cans are available before we run the full job, depending on format and volume. Or request a free sample pack to see our range of substrates and finishes.
Yes — to breweries, contract canners and distribution centres across every state.