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Lord Hobo Names Keith Gabbett New Head Brewmaster

Lord Hobo has added a talented new Brewmaster to their team, Keith Gabbett. Keith has been brewing craft beer for over 15 years, beginning as a home brewer who climbed the ranks to eventually lead the brewing team at Goose Island Beer Company.

Last Call: BrewDog Label Approvals Surrendered; C-Store Count Declines for 4th Consecutive Year

Last Call: BrewDog Label Approvals Surrendered; C-Store Count Declines for 4th Consecutive Year

Days after the BBC reported that Scottish beer maker BrewDog allegedly submitted false information to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, keg labels for the two beers in question were surrendered. Meanwhile, the number of convenience stores operating in the U.S. stood at 148,026 in 2021, a 1.5% decline compared to the 150,274 stores in operation in 2020, according to NACS and NielsenIQ.

Non-Alc Craft Beer, RationAle Brewing, Announces Official Launch

Alcohol-conscious consumers and craft beer enthusiasts alike are getting a welcomed upgrade to their alternative beverage options, this January, with the launch of RationAle Brewing and its line of small-batch, non-alcoholic craft beers, now available online nationwide as well as in select retailers and on-premise outlets throughout the U.S. West Coast.