The "original" carboard packaging for Summit and James Page

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by ZAP, Dec 27, 2012.

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  1. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Anyone remember those things back in the mid to late 80's. Why were they used and why did they go away. I can guess that they went away because they cost too much which raises the question of why were they used in the first place? There was a certain allure or appeal to them and I remember both Summit and James Page starting off with that packaging..
     
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  2. JohnBierman

    JohnBierman Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2006 Minnesota

    I believe that we made the switch at Summit when we upgraded our bottling line. The old cardboard packs were boxed up by hand. Our current bottling line fills 6'ers and 12 packs for us.

    We do still have a few of the old cardboard 6 packs at the brewery. Our lab staff uses them to store controlled samples. The cardboard pack is nice for storage because it cuts down on the amount of light that can come in contact with the bottles.
     
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  3. MplsBeerHound

    MplsBeerHound Aspirant (235) Jun 25, 2010 Minnesota

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  4. Revenant

    Revenant Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2012 Minnesota

    I believe I still have an original package for GNP somewhere in my basement.
     
    #4 Revenant, Dec 28, 2012
  5. oner0002

    oner0002 Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2007 Minnesota

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  6. incutrav

    incutrav Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2007 Minnesota

    Does Boulevard still use this type of packaging for six packs?
     
    #6 incutrav, Dec 28, 2012
  7. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Schell's used them, too, at least for their "Ulmer" brand. Picked up this one circa 1990 when I working in St. Paul.

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    #7 jesskidden, Dec 29, 2012
  8. WassailWilly

    WassailWilly Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 New York

    I have one from Oldenberg for their Outrageous Bock
    Seems like a VERY expensive way to package a sixer to me.

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    #8 WassailWilly, Dec 29, 2012
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