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Thinfilm and Constantia Flexibles Partner on Pressure Sensitive Labels

Thin Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN.OL; OTCQX: TFECY), a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems, today announced a partnership with Constantia Flexibles (“Constantia”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging and labels. The two companies are collaborating to deliver pressure sensitive labels utilizing Thinfilm’s NFC OpenSense™ technology to leading brands within the beverages industries for consumer engagement and mobile marketing applications.

Vertisense Introduces Mobile Alcohol Tracking Solution

Vertisense Inc. today introduced Alcohoot Edge (#alcohootedge), the world’s most advanced mobile alcohol tracking solution (#alcoholtracking). Perfect for monitoring and tracking the short- and long-term health effects of alcohol consumption, Alcohoot Edge seamlessly fits into any user’s routine of digitally monitoring their health and well-being.

Bear Republic to Release Peter Brown Tribute Ale in 6 Packs

Bear Republic Brewing Company is happy to announce that its American Brown Ale, Peter Brown Tribute Ale, will now be available in 12 oz. six-packs. Peter Brown, our “Million Dollar Salesman”, was Bear Republic’s Sales Manager for over three years and is missed daily at the Bear since his death in November 2002.

Branding Checkup: Abita Unveils Refreshed Look

Branding Checkup: Abita Unveils Refreshed Look

To commemorate 30 years of brewing and to celebrate New Orleans’ distinct identity, Abita Brewing has introduced a new set of packages that will “reflect the culture and heritage of the brewery’s neighboring city.” In a statement, the Louisiana-based craft brewery said it would begin shipping rebranded core products — which have also returned to traditional cardboard basket carriers — this month.

Yonkers Brewing Releases IPA in New Package Format

Yonkers Brewing Co. has unveiled new packaging of their 12 ounce bottled beer. The new look is fun, bright and consistent with the company’s vision to connect the history of innovative Yonkers to the values and creativity of the brewery. Yonkers IPA is the second beer to debut in bottles

Grapevine Brewery Rebrands Monarch Wheat Beer

Monarch, formerly a filtered wheat beer, was one of the first beers released by Grapevine Craft Brewery in 2014. The intention of the beer was always to be our lighter fare option, sessionable, clean and easy to drink. The problem, however, is that there has always been some amount of confusion for consumers. So, we’ve decided to give our fans what they really want and take the guesswork out of it. The wheat beer that drinks like a pilsner is now…..wait for it — a Pilsner!

Bear Republic Sets Winter Release for Cafe Racer 15

Café Racer 15 is back already? For those Bear Republic fans out there who routinely buy our products (thanks!), you might be asking yourself these questions when you see Café Racer again on the shelves of your favorite local bottle shop. We’ve just decided to mix things up a bit. Café Racer 15 will now become our winter release and the ever-evolving Apex will shift to our summer release in July.

Bell’s to Expand Distribution to Louisiana in May

Bell’s Brewery, Inc. is proud to announce its new distributor partnerships in the great state of Louisiana. Crescent Crown Distributing, Eagle Distributing Shreveport, Choice Brands, Inc. and Venture Marketing Corporation will help bring Bell’s entire portfolio to the parishes listed below.

Narragansett Releases Next Brew in HP Lovecraft Series

It starts as the faintest of sensations in the back of your mind – like the memory of a taste from years ago. Endlessly and relentlessly that memory grows louder, moving from the back of your mind to the tip of your tongue. “Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn,” you begin to chant, over and over.

Short’s Brewing Enters Illinois

Short’s Brewing Co. and Breakthru Beverage have announced a new partnership which will bring the Michigan-based brewery’s beers, as well as its cider brand, Starcut Ciders, to Illinois. The news comes only three weeks after Short’s Brewing Co. CEO, Joe Short, posted a letter on social media explaining the brewery’s decision to start distributing its beers outside of Michigan for the first time.

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company Releases New Brew in Debutante Series

Sturdy and refined, this American Sour Amber Ale aged on Pinot Noir Oak Chips is pleasantly tart with a medium-body and a vivid amber color. The Pinot Noir Oak Chips lend notes of dry oak while adding an overall complexity to the beer. Heirloom Ale is available in 750ml bottles for a limited time.

Odd Side Ales Signs with Breakthru Beverage Illinois

It is with great pleasure that Breakthru Beverage announces a new partnership with Michigan’s Odd Side Ales which will bring the brewery’s creative, culinary-focused beers into Illinois for the very first time.

Firestone Walker to Open 8 New States in 2016

Firestone Walker to Open 8 New States in 2016

In the midst of a brewery expansion that will nearly double its production capacity, California-based Firestone Walker announced plans to enter eight new states beginning in March. In a press release, the brewery said it had finalized agreements with wholesalers to launch in Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico and Vermont. The company will also begin exporting to Canada and Sweden.

Victory and Southern Tier Merge to Form Private Equity-Backed Artisanal Brewing Ventures

Victory and Southern Tier Merge to Form Private Equity-Backed Artisanal Brewing Ventures

Here’s your first craft beer deal of 2016: Victory Brewing and Southern Tier Brewing will combine to form Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV), a private-equity backed holding company formed by Southern Tier founders Phineas and Sara DeMink and Ulysses Management LLC. Southern Tier had previously sold a majority stake to the New York-based family office in 2014.