Craft beers use labels to promote their region or maker’s individuality. Above: Acme India Pale Ale Craft beers. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Kona Brewing Co.’s Fire Rock Pale Ale (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Spanish Peaks Black Dog Ale (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Sea Dog’s Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Red Tail Ale. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Hog Heaven craft beers. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Flying Bod’s Old Scratch Amber Lager. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Mad River Brewing Co.’s Steelhead extra pale ale. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Wells’ Banana Bread Beer. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Old No. 38 Stout Craft. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Elysian Night Owl craft beers. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
