Lone Pine Brewing Co. announced this month that it is forming a business partnership with Massachusetts-based Lord Hobo Brewing Co.

“First and foremost, we’re not evolving into some great corporate clone,” the social media statement from Lone Pine reads, in part. “By joining forces, we’re unlocking exciting new possibilities that neither of us could have achieved on our own. Together, we’ll have the power to offer even more innovative opportunities and take things to the next level.”

Lone Pine owners could not be reached Tuesday morning.

Lone Pine’s statement explains that the two companies will continue to operate their respective breweries – Lone Pine in Gorham and Lord Hobo in Woburn, Massachusetts – and maintain their retail operations. Lord Hobo has taproom-restaurants in Woburn and Boston, and Lone Pine has tasting rooms in Portland, Westbrook’s Rock Row and Old Orchard Beach.

“Our vision is to expand the accessibility of each brand, nurture their unique identities, and stay true to our roots, never blending into one soulless corporation,” the Lone Pine statement says, noting that the merger will expand Lone Pine’s reach in Massachusetts and Lord Hobo’s in Maine.

“Long-term we want to continue to partner with other like-minded independent breweries and distilleries to create a company that earns your respect and admiration every day no matter where you live,” the statement reads.

Lone Pine started in 2016 on Anderson Street. In 2018, the brewery moved its production to Gorham. Lone Pine quadrupled its production in both 2017 and 2018, becoming one of Maine’s 10 largest breweries.