COLA Readiness Checker — Free TTB Label Check for Craft Breweries

STEP 1

What are you labeling?

Beverage name

Container size (fl oz)

STEP 2

About your label — answer honestly

1 · Brand name — the most prominent text on the front?

Yes — brand name is the standout element No / not sure

2 · Class & type designation (e.g., "India Pale Ale", "Ale brewed with mango")?

Yes — on the front label Yes — but only on the back/side No — the label doesn't state what it is

3 · Government health warning statement (the exact Surgeon General text)?

Yes — exact text, all caps "GOVERNMENT WARNING" header Present, but I shortened/reworded it Not on the label

4 · Warning text size — the smallest letter is at least…

2mm tall or larger (≈ 6pt+) 1–2mm (tiny fine print) Smaller / not sure / no warning

5 · Net contents statement (e.g., "1 PINT (16 FL OZ)")?

Yes — correct format, blown/embossed or printed No / not sure of the format

6 · Name & address of the bottler/brewer ("Brewed & canned by…")?

Yes — with city & state Only a DBA / trade name, no real address No

7 · Alcohol content statement (e.g., "6.8% ALC/VOL")?

Yes — stated with % by volume No — not on the label

8 · Ingredients or processes in the name? (e.g., "Coffee Porter", "Honey Wheat", "Aged in bourbon barrels")

No — plain style name only Yes — and the label describes it ("ale brewed with coffee") Yes — but the label doesn't explain it's flavored/brewed with it

9 · Any depictions of the US flag, government seals, or health claims ("low carb", "healthy", "gluten-free" without certification)?

No — none of those Yes — one or more of those appears

10 · Cartoon characters, toys, or imagery that could appeal to minors?

No Yes / possibly

Optional — anything unusual? (collabs, imported product, keg collars, seasonal one-offs)

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