As a “gypsy brewer,” Stanley Donwood has revolutionized the business of beer-making, dramatically lowering overhead by renting space in larger breweries. He has also made a unique footprint in the consumer market as the founder of Up Front Brewing in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Up Front packaging features original artwork from innovative illustrator and frequent Radiohead collaborator Stanley Donwood. The names of Up Front products also make a memorable statement, with each of its core beers bearing the name of a character from the literary classic Moby Dick.
Take, for example, the Up Front Brewing Ahab American Stout. A 6.0% ABV dark and malty stout, it features strong notes of roasted chocolate and coffee. This unfiltered and vegan-friendly beer finishes with a hop flavor that is both spicy and fruity. A feast for the eyes as well as the tongue, the Ahab comes in a striking monochrome can by Donwood, depicting the titular Ahab adrift on an overturned automobile.