Abstract: A container ID tag is disclosed. The container ID tag is intended for use on any container. Its preferred use is upon beverage containers. The container ID tag is comprised of a tag, an adhesive and a scratchable opaque coating. The tag is a strip of material, preferably paper or cardboard. The adhesive is applied to one side of the tag. It is used to secure the tag to the container. An optional nonstick peelable backing is attached to the adhesive to enhance handling. A scratchable opaque coating is applied to the other side of the tag. Preferably, the coating is a waxy opaque material. The coating is scratchable. The scratchable characteristic of the coating permits its removal by scratching with a writing implement such as a coin, fingernail, nail or paperclip. The tag and coating are of contrasting colors. This permits inscriptions to be made upon the ID tag by removing the coating with a writing implement. To use the ID tag, the nonstick peelable backing is removed and the tag is affixed to a container.