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Weber Packaging Solutions Adds 2 New Label Presses to Meet Growing Demand

Weber Packaging Solutions has acquired two HP 6900 Series digital label presses to fit the needs of both new emerging markets and current customers specific requirements. These additions help Weber provide labels for their customers that have better color-consistency, better quality inks, with better design capabilities, and all at a better price.

Swilled Dog Hard Cider to Relocate to New 20,000 sq. ft. Facility

West Virginia’s Swilled Dog Hard Cider announced today that following a record year of growth and demand in 2018, they will be expanding and relocating from their current facility in Franklin, W.Va. The award-winning, family-owned hard cider company will be moving into a new 20,000 square foot facility in Upper Tract, W.Va. in the Upper Tract Industrial Park, less than 10 miles from their current home.

Brewers Association Board Agrees to Revise ‘Craft Brewer’ Definition, Form PAC

Brewers Association Board Agrees to Revise ‘Craft Brewer’ Definition, Form PAC

Citing a need to remain flexible at a time when a growing number of craft breweries are experimenting with non-traditional beer offerings, the Brewers Association (BA) today announced that it has once again revised its “craft brewer” definition. The changes to the definition, which will take effect immediately and impact the way the trade group reports its 2018 craft beer production figures, marks the fourth time the organization has altered the criteria since 2007.

J. Wakefield to Brew Beer for Camp Fire Relief Efforts

J. Wakefield Brewing, Wynwood’s only independently-owned craft brewery, is joining over 1,200 craft breweries nationwide to brew Camp Fire Resilience Butte County Proud IPA, proceeds from the sale of which will benefit victims of Camp Fire, California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire of all time.

Urban Artifact Announces 2018 Epicurean Release

Urban Artifact, Cincinnati-based craft brewer and Ohio’s sour brewery, announced the release of nine barrel aged beers from their Epicurean line of beers. Urban Artifact’s Epicurean series of beers are built for pairing with food and inspired by our favorite chefs and dishes.

Maxline Brewing Adds Distribution in Northern Colorado

Maxline Brewing will begin limited distribution into Northern Colorado in January. During this time, beer lovers will be able to enjoy flagship favorite Irish Red, with other favorites such as Peach Mango Pale Ale and IPA beginning distribution in coming months, in 12-oz cans outside the family-owned brewery’s taproom.

Garage Brewing Co. to Tap Resilience IPA

Garage Brewing joined fundraising efforts organized by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and brewed Resilience Butte County Proud IPA to aid those impacted by the devastating Camp Fire.

DrinkTanks Launches New 2.0 Series Growlers

DrinkTanks is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved 2.0 series growlers. The new 2.0 series includes improvements to the existing 128oz and 64oz as well as the addition of a brand new 32oz size. The 2.0 growlers include a stronger handle design, bail system and de-bossed fill lines on the inside of the growler.

To Fund Ongoing Legal Disputes, Craft Beer Cellar Turns to Crowdsourcing

To Fund Ongoing Legal Disputes, Craft Beer Cellar Turns to Crowdsourcing

Embattled Massachusetts-based retail franchisor Craft Beer Cellar is asking the public for $250,000 that it says will be put toward “past, present and future legal demands.” The request comes about two months after the retailer’s parent company had a lawsuit against employment website Glassdoor dismissed by a federal judge in Massachusetts

Karl Strauss to Release 2 IPAs to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is supporting those affected by the California wildfires currently devastating the brewery’s home state through two charitable beers set to release Friday, Dec. 21 with the proceeds to benefit relief efforts. KARL will also institute an internal Beer it Forward donation system to match employee donations for aid efforts.

Deschutes Cuts 7 Percent of Workforce

Deschutes Cuts 7 Percent of Workforce

Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery laid off dozens of employees last week, citing missed growth projections. Speaking to Brewbound, Deschutes Brewery president and CEO Michael LaLonde said the company cut about seven percent of its workforce on Thursday. Affected positions came from sales, marketing and operations.

Revelation Craft Brewing Company to Purchase Former 16 Mile Brewery

In just two and half years, the Rehoboth based brewery has quickly grown beyond its current capacity and with the recent closing of longtime Delaware brewery, 16 Mile, the opportunity arrived to stage Revelation for the future.