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Lord Hobo Promotes COO Nathan Whipple to President, Refreshes Packaging

Lord Hobo Promotes COO Nathan Whipple to President, Refreshes Packaging

In its fifth year, Lord Hobo Brewing is making some changes — the company’s packaging has gotten a makeover, there’s a new face at the helm and plans for a taproom in New York City have been scrapped. Longtime chief operating officer Nathan Whipple has moved into the role of president.

Introduction to Flexible Pack: Packaging and Labeling for Brewers

In an industry experiencing explosive growth, how do you stand out? The answer is packaging. As you well know, beer is a fresh, fun, exciting drink! Fueled by this excitement and innovation, the craft beer industry is enjoying unprecedented growth. Every day, micro-breweries, crowd-pleasing brewpubs, and macro-breweries are revitalizing this “nectar of the gods.” It’s… Read more »

Cask Goes Virtual to Get Breweries into Cans

To work around COVID-19 travel restrictions for its installation staff — at a time when packaged beer is especially vital to brewers — Cask Global Canning Solutions recently launched a new “virtual” installation system for its new customers.

Craft Brew Alliance Shipments Decline 6.1% in Q1

Craft Brew Alliance Shipments Decline 6.1% in Q1

Craft Brew Alliance posted $45.8 million in sales during the first quarter of 2020, down nearly $4 million from the same time last year, according to the Form 10-Q the company submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision and posted to its website Wednesday.

Harpoon Brewery Releases “For the Frontline” Community Ale, to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Boston, Mass. – Harpoon Brewery announced today a new beer to support the frontline workers and hospitality professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: Harpoon “For The Frontline”. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Boston Resiliency Fund, Off Their Plate, and The Vermont Community Foundation’s VT COVID-19 Response Fund to help provide relief to… Read more »