Smart, Scalable Print: Custom Keg Collars for Hallertau Brewery
Nestled in Riverhead, just outside Auckland, Hallertau Brewery is a pioneer of New Zealand’s modern craft beer scene — and one of our longest-standing keg collar clients. With an ever-evolving lineup of beers and a commitment to freshness, they needed a way to brand kegs clearly and consistently across dozens of SKUs, without slowing down production or adding friction for their team.
We’ve produced tens of thousands of flat keg collars for Hallertau since 2017, using a standardised setup we’ve refined to serve over 30 breweries across New Zealand. Every collar is printed on sturdy 284gsm Formakote Natura board, diecut to a precise 93 × 186mm, and supplied flat for efficient storage and quick application. Colours stay sharp, even after time in the chiller — and we keep their artwork, samples, and print settings on file for fast, repeatable reprints with no colour surprises.
Static details: beer name, style, ABV, branding, are pre-printed, with space left for batch codes and dates to be added on site. It’s a practical, repeatable system that keeps quality high and turnaround times low.
We offer two keg collar formats: the flat style used by Hallertau (simple, cost-effective, reliable), and a folding version — like the one we produce for Ground Up Brewing — that locks the tap badge in place for extra hold during transport. Both are built on the same print specs, using shared dies and structures developed in-house, meaning consistent results, sharp pricing, and faster turnarounds no matter your format.
Need a repeatable system that still makes your beers pop? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
93 x 186mm
Stock:
300gsm Top Flight Carton Board.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Diecut to size and supplied flat.
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Reliable, Brand-Ready Tags: Custom Growler Labels for Ground Up Brewing
When you’re an award-winning brewery in Wanaka with 22 taps and a cult following, your brand collateral needs to work just as hard as you do. Ground Up Brewing came to us needing robust, good-looking growler hang tags that could handle the cold and still hold their shape. These tags are more than labels, they help drive takeaway sales, keep things compliant and make the brand look tight across every product leaving the taproom.
We print these on Formakote Natura 300gsm, a food-grade carton board that holds up in chillers and fridges without curling or going soggy. Each run includes three variations, digitally printed in crisp CMYK on the front, with black on the reverse. The tags are die-cut to a proven shape using a standing die we’ve refined over time with breweries across the country. In short: no guesswork, no delay, just tags that work and look sharp.
Thanks to our Konica Minolta AccurioPress and JWEI digital die-cutter, we keep this job fast and consistent — every time. We've run this order five times now, and since their first job in 2021, Ground Up have come back to us over 30 times for everything from keg collars to tap decals.
When quality matters and timing can't slip, they trust us to deliver—and we do.
Need something similar for your brewery or business? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
45mm (W) x 95mm (H)
Stock:
Formakote Natura 275gsm.
Colours:
Printed on both sides.
Finishing:
Die-cut to size.
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Premium Impressions: Custom Key Cartons for Faisandier Group
Faisandier Group is a Lower Hutt-based property developer known for building high-quality townhouses across the Hutt Valley. They've been with us since day one—literally. When the company launched in 2016, they knew who to call for print. So when the team came to us with a packaging problem, we listened. They were handing over keys to new homeowners (often first-time buyers) in cheap, generic plastic boxes. It didn’t reflect the care and quality they put into their homes. They needed something better. Something worthy of the moment.
We designed and produced a bespoke two-piece key carton crafted specifically for Faisandier’s handover experience. Each box is built from thick, 320gsm Popset Black card, screenprinted with a subtle spot UV varnish that delivers a black-on-black branding effect, understated but premium. The cartons are diecut to final shape, supplied flat and unassembled, giving Faisandier flexibility for storage and use. It's a small format (85 x 65 x 30mm), but it hits hard on presentation.
Once we delivered, Simon left us a google review that says it better than we ever could:
“The finest printer in all the land! I've been working with Colourcraft for years and they've never let me down. Conversely, I have let them down many times with ridiculous requests due to my lack of planning and preparation and they have never complained or cut me loose, amazing really.
When all those other printers get wobbly legs and start dropping out of the race, crying out for water and complaining that their legs are sore... Colourcraft are gliding majestically out in front, effortlessly, unmercifully crushing their competition with the greatest service a customer could ever hope for.
Their expert advice and guidance has steered me in the right direction when my hair-brained ideas could have ended in absolute disaster. They know their stuff. I'm stirred to write a poem about how much I appreciate Colourcraft but I think this review will lose all credibility if I do, so I shall refrain. I'd give them 6 stars if Google would let me. Colourcraft is Wellington’s printer of choice.”
– Simon Faisandier, Director
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. If you’re after something special for your next project, or just want to avoid wobbly-legged printers get a fast, tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
85(W) x 65(D) x 30mm(T)
Stock:
320gsm Popset Black.
Colours:
U.V. gloss varnish on outside.
Finishing:
Diecut and supplied flat.
Other Projects for Faisandier Group
Polished Presentation, Seamless Process: A4 Booklet for Just Property Management
When Just Property Management needed a premium printed brochure to showcase their services across the Wellington region, they came to us for one reason — trust. Backed by the respected Just Paterson brand, their team already had a reputation for integrity and transparency. Now they needed printed collateral that reflected that same level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Designed by the team at Tizza Design, this 8-page A4 booklet was crafted to speak directly to landlords and property owners. We took care of the print production from start to finish, delivering sharp imagery, smooth finishes and a tactile quality that aligned with their high-standard service promise.
Printed on our Ricoh C9100 for exceptional clarity and consistency, we used a 210gsm Silk Matt stock that feels substantial without being bulky. Full CMYK throughout, saddle-stitched and trimmed to A4 size, this brochure was built to last, but produced fast. From proof to delivery, the whole run of 200 booklets was turned around in short order, without compromising on quality.
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review:
“These guys are amazing – great communication, incredible turn around and customer service. Cannot recommend highly enough.” – Mark Warrior
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do.
Want to give your business the same polished edge? We were trusted by over 400 businesses in the past year alone. Learn why? Get a fast, accurate quote thats hassle-free.
Specifications
Finished size:
A4: 210mm (W) x 297mm (H)
Stock:
210gsm Silk Matt.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK throughout.
Finishing:
Saddle stapled and trimmed to size.
Touch Wood Bottle Wraps: Limited-Edition Craft Beer Packaging for Garage Project
When long-time client Garage Project released Touch Wood, a Belgian-style Tripel brewed with elderflower and honey, they wanted packaging that felt just as rare as the beer inside. Only 2,500 bottles were produced, each one needed its own uniquely numbered wrap to showcase the beer’s exclusivity and creative flair. With the launch date locked in, speed was critical and they trusted us to deliver without compromise.
We printed the wraps on 100gsm Eco100 stock — a high-quality, sustainable paper that balanced durability with a premium feel. Using our Ricoh C9100, we ran CMYK on both sides for rich, accurate colour, added digitally printed variable numbering on the outside for that limited edition touch and die-cut each wrap to a custom shape for a perfect bottle fit. The result? A bold, tactile bottle wrap that amplified the beer’s story from the shelf to the first pour.
The kicker: from green light to delivery, all 2,500 individually numbered wraps were printed, finished, and in Garage Project’s hands in under 24 hours — ready for launch day without a hitch.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“Ben and the Colourcraft Crew are trusted and valued suppliers. Their product is consistently delivered to specification, within agreed timeframes, and with exceptional customer service and care. I have no hesitation in recommending them.” – Tim Davie, Garage Project
If you’ve got a high-stakes, fast-turnaround print job that still needs to look premium, we can make it happen. Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
A4 250mm (W) x 300mm (H)
Stock:
100gsm Eco100.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides with digitally printed variable numbering on outside.
Finishing:
Diecut to shape.
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