Karben4 recalls beer due to bottle defect

11 batches bottled in June

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Karben4 brewery in Madison is voluntarily recalling some of its beer bottles after being notified by the bottle manufacturer of a potential flaw in the bottle.

The brewery said only bottles containing the molded number “7” on the bottom of the bottle are affected.

The beer involves 11 batches of five different brews made between June 6 and June 22. Karben4 has narrowed down the usage of the glass to Fantasy Factory brewed on June 6, 13, 20, and 22; Lady Luck bottled on June 15; Dragon Flute bottled on June 13; Block Party bottled on June 8 and 22; and Idiot Farm bottled on June 8, 15 and 20.

Karben4 does note that the issue is with the bottle, and not what’s inside of it.

“There’s nothing wrong with the liquid beer — no quality defect with the beer — it’s a very small glass defect that we want to be extra safe, get a head of, glass potentially being broken and consumed by our customers,” said Zak Koga, with Karben4.

Consumers that return unopened bottles to the taproom at 3698 Kinsman Boulevard will receive their choice of a $10 refund, a free growler with fill or a t-shirt. The brewery said people unable to get to the taproom should email the company at info@karben4.com or direct message the company on Facebook with a picture of the bottle. The brewery will work with consumers to mail merchandise or a beer voucher directly to them.

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