{"id":16588,"date":"2026-04-24T19:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T02:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/?p=16588"},"modified":"2026-04-24T19:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T02:00:14","slug":"customer-spotlight-scoops-on-tap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/customer-spotlight-scoops-on-tap\/","title":{"rendered":"Scoops on Tap: Crafting Ice Cream with a Creative Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How a passion for craft turned into a growing ice cream brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever turned a hobby into something more, you know how quickly things can evolve. One idea leads to another, and before you know it, you\u2019re building something real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s exactly what happened with Scoops on Tap<\/a>\u2014an ice cream company known for its creative, beer- and spirit-infused flavors and bold branding. What started as a passion project grew into a full business with a production facility, retail presence, and a loyal customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this customer spotlight, I\u2019m sharing their story along with a few practical takeaways you can apply to your own business\u2014especially if you\u2019re creating physical products and need packaging that can keep up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story behind Scoops on Tap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q: How did Scoops on Tap get started? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: Sam and Bryan, childhood friends from Southern California, were introduced to handcrafted ice cream early on. Sam\u2019s neighbor used an old-fashioned hand-crank machine, and that experience sparked a lasting interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While attending Cal Poly Pomona, they began developing the idea for a business. In 2015, Scoops on Tap officially launched with craft beer\u2013infused ice cream, and over time expanded into wine- and spirit-infused flavors, plus plant-based options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They later opened a production facility in 2020 and a brick-and-mortar shop in Covina<\/a>, California in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: What has been your biggest success for Scoops on Tap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: Our biggest success has been pursuing this entrepreneurial passion and building our business, brand, loyal customer base, and awesome team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What have been your biggest challenges?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: Our biggest challenge has been growing this business from nothing.\u00a0It started with an idea and a passion to do what we do but turning that into a reality is a different story.\u00a0It has required countless hours, a lot of sacrifices, mistakes, and an endless grind to go from two guys making ice cream to turning it into a profitable business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What are your plans for the future?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: When we opened our first brick-and-mortar location in Covina, we could not have been more excited.\u00a0Beyond that, we are looking to open more stores in the Southern California area, as well as continue to grow our wholesale and retail channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How they approach product labeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q: Why did you choose Avery for your label needs?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: We chose Avery labels because they worked.\u00a0They allow us to easily print our rotating list of flavors onto waterproof labels that work in our laser printer.\u00a0They are high quality and the various sizes allow us to adapt them to a variety of different sized packages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The waterproof aspect was a big deal for us as we freeze our ice cream down to temperatures between – 20 and -30 degrees Fahrenheit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Any special labeling tips to share?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: There is one very important thing to note if you are packaging items that will get wet. Make sure to adhere your label to the package prior to them getting wet or being frozen.\u00a0They adhere best to your package when it is dry, so we label our packages prior to running production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Anything else you\u2019d like to add?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A: We\u2019ve been proud to earn recognition at the LA International Dairy Competition for both our ice cream and packaging design\u2014something that reflects how much detail goes into every part of what we create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What small businesses can learn from this<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re building a product-based business, there are a few clear lessons here that go beyond ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Your product can evolve\u2014your process needs to keep up<\/strong>
Scoops on Tap built their brand around experimentation. New flavors mean constant changes, so they needed a labeling solution that was flexible and easy to update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your product lineup changes often\u2014seasonal items, limited drops, custom orders\u2014look for tools that don\u2019t lock you into one design or long production cycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Packaging has to match real-world conditions<\/strong>
It\u2019s easy to focus on how packaging looks, but performance matters just as much. In this case, labels needed to handle freezing temperatures without peeling or failing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about where your product lives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n