Industry Insights

Craft Beverage Creative: Why CBW Designers Give a Damn

5 months ago Haley Rand Less than a minute to read

In the dynamic world of craft beverages, every detail matters. From the first sip to the final packaging, the journey is a meticulous blend of artistry and precision. At CBW, designers not only understand this journey but embrace it with a passion that reflects in every project we undertake. Here’s why we give a damn, and why it should matter to you:

Why we Sample at CBW?

5 months ago Haley Rand Less than a minute to read

Craft beverage enthusiasts are familiar with the meticulous attention to detail that goes into every aspect of their favorite beverages, from the ingredients to the packaging. In the industry of craft beverages, where innovation and creativity reign supreme, the sampling process at Craft Beverage Warehouse takes center stage as a critical step in the journey from concept to creation.

Craft Beverage Creative: Elevating Brands One Sip at a Time

7 months ago Haley Rand Less than a minute to read

How the Earth Fell in Love with the Printed Can

9 months ago Haley Rand Less than a minute to read

In the heart of a bustling Wisconsin city, where concrete jungles met the sky, there existed a direct-to-can digital print factory called Craft Beverage Warehouse. Within its walls, amidst the clangs and whirs of machinery, a humble and vibrant printed can was born. From the moment it rolled off the assembly line, it carried within it a secret—a secret that would soon captivate the very Earth itself.

The Sustainable Approach to Small Batch Can Labeling

cans, direct-to-can digital printing, sustainability, recycling, graphic design, branding, craft beer, craft beverage, marketing 22 months ago Dylan Haagen and Kyle Stephens Less than a minute to read

In today’s world, sustainability matters now more than ever. Companies need to be aware of the environmental impact their products and packaging have and do their best to reduce it. Among the many packaging strategies, direct-to-can digital printing is a more sustainable approach to labeling cans than using plastic shrink sleeves. Here’s why.

YEAR IN REVIEW: 2022

23 months ago Kyle Stephens Less than a minute to read

MEET THE FAM: DYLAN HAAGEN

24 months ago Kyle Stephens Less than a minute to read

GET TO KNOW OUR SALES & MARKETING INTERN, DYLAN

PAKTECH CARRIERS: EASY TO USE AND SUSTAINABLE

paktech, Carriers, packaging, cans, craft beverage, craft beer 2 years ago Dylan Haagen Less than a minute to read

In 2009, PakTech developed their plastic can carrier. The result was a durable and eco-friendly product that allowed beverages to be moved around without risk of the carrier breaking, or the negative consequences of trying to dispose of non-eco-friendly alternatives.

SMALL-FORMAT CANS FILL A SPECIAL NEED FOR CONSUMERS

cans, small-format, craft beverage, RTD, wine, stout, packaging, craft beer, cocktail 2 years ago Dylan Haagen Less than a minute to read

Since its creation in 1933, the beer can has seen many variations throughout the years. “What started as a tin can that weighed in at a whopping 4 ounces and required a churchkey to open, has since been turned into a much lighter aluminum can with an easy to open stay tab” (Decades 1). Since the 1970s the beer can hasn’t seen much change, which leads us to ask the question. What’s next? Meet the stubby can, an 8.4 ounce variation of the traditional 12 ounce beer can. This new can style offers a list of benefits for consumers.

MEET THE FAM: ALEX HEIN

2 years ago Kyle Stephens Less than a minute to read

GET TO KNOW OUR MATERIAL HANDLER, ALEX