Leading pressure-sensitive labelling company Spear has created the labels for San Miguel Fresca, a new light beer from Mahou-San Miguel designed to target summer and outdoor consumption.
Brewed by Carlsberg UK, Fresca is described as a “crisp refreshing lager, best served chilled with a slice of lime”.
Seeking technological solutions to provide a competitive advantage, Spear collaborated with its ink supplier specifically to develop a soft touch matt varnish.
This was combined on clear, pressure sensitive labels with a ‘coarse touch’ tactile varnish to create a contoured effect. UV inks were then utilised to create a standout visual contrast on the bottle.
Spear also reduced costs by employing an innovative thin material for a wider front label, enhancing the premium ‘no label’ appearance.
Carlsberg UK marketing director David Scott said of the new product, launched in the UK in February: “The starting point for any new product development is to look across the portfolio for gaps, and we realised there was a need for an easier-drinking, sunshine beer.”
The 4.4% abv premium bottled beer is expected to appeal to an upmarket consumer at occasions such as barbecues, al fresco dining and live music events.
Spear created the labels for the new San Miguel Fresca beer