Jul 17, 2012

In this 1950's photo, Rainier Brewing Co, engineer Karl Bergh and brewmaster Al Bush inspect the "B & B Automatic keg Delivery" machine. A device the two invented themselves for the company. (Author's Collection) <Brewing in Seattle outtake photo>
Rainier executives observe their new LB-350 beer bottle labeling machine in this 1968 photo. It was capable of labeling at a speed of 600 bottles a minute and was used 15-18 hours a day once installed in the Rainier packaging department. (Author's Collection) <Brewing in Seattle outtake photo>