BridgePort Announces Layoffs, Brewpub Focus

Dear Client:Legendary Pac Northwest brewer BridgePort announced yesterday that it would lay off half of its brewing workforce -- 13 positions -- in Oregon, citing falling sales amid new brewers and global brewer investments in their backyard. The brewery is owned by Gambrinus, also parent company to Spoetzl brewery (Shiner) and Trumer Pils."BridgePort Brewing Company is restructuring its operations in order to keep pace with the rapidly evolving craft beer market in Oregon," the company announced. Meanwhile, they're plowing funds