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Water. Malt. Hops. Yeast. These are the four traditional ingredients in beer. With the new Samuel Adams Nitro Project, the brewers want you to experience a fifth ingredient: nitrogen, in place of carbonation. After experimenting with countless iterations and test batches in the nanobrewery at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery, the brewers are excited to announce the release of the first three brews from the Samuel Adams Nitro Project.

Foam Brewers was formed by an eclectic group of industry professionals with a shared appreciation for brewing, science, art, music and culture. Looking to move away from the grind of production brewing, Foam Brewers will create artisanal small batch beers and provide a unique experience that embodies our passion and creative spirit.

First Beverage Group today announced that John Sheldon has joined its team as president of First Beverage Financial, the company’s investment banking division. Mr. Sheldon, who most recently was managing director of the consumer products and services group of Peter J. Solomon Company (PJSC), brings 33 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and strategic partnerships. Mr. Sheldon will be based in New York City.

Breakthru Beverage Group is pleased to announce the key members of its leadership team who will oversee the company’s sales and commercial efforts. This team brings experience and market-based successes from legacy Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage operations. All will report directly to CEO Greg Baird and will drive an integrated approach to sales and commercial strategy across the US.

Shebeen Brewing Company is kicking off the New Year with the release of one of its most popular seasonal beers, JavaPig Stout—the newest addition to the brewery’s can lineup. Made in Connecticut using locally roasted coffee and bacon, JavaPig is the brewers’ take on a traditional dry stout kicked up a notch in true Shebeen fashion.

The Bud Light Party steps onto the national stage today with a mission to unite modern beer drinkers. The new campaign from America’s most inclusive beer brand will celebrate bringing people together – for fun – over a beer. The Bud Light Party is the first campaign to bring to life Bud Light’s new “Raise One to Right Now” tagline, designed to provide a unique and light-hearted Bud Light perspective on timely cultural moments – starting with Super Bowl 50.

Emerging from winter’s cold into sunny spring is Emergent White IPA. Orange peel contributes a bright, citrus flavor complemented by a subtle spiciness from the coriander and Belgian yeast. There is a silver lining to the cold, who’s excited for Stout Month? Our Bogged Down Cranberry Stout will be representing Boulder Beer this year at the Mountain Sun pub and breweries!

Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire, MI announces distribution of the 5,000th batch of beer brewed and packaged at their Elk Rapids, MI production facility. Appropriately named “Batch 5000,” Short’s 5,000th batch of beer is a Triple India Pale Ale packaged in 22oz bottles. This special beer will be distributed in very limited quantities statewide by Short’s longtime distributor, Imperial Beverage.

The newest release is a seasonal beer, brewed for the spring and fall months. Tranquil Eyes is a Scotch Style Ale and is brewed as a Wee Heavy, or Strong Scotch Ale.

On Friday, January 22 at 5 PM, Spangalang Brewery (one of Denver’s most revered new microbreweries) is tapping a new beer in advance of the upcoming AFC Championship game this Sunday in Denver. Orange Crushsicle is a fast-finishing, super-quaffable session beer (of just 4.3%) taken to championship heights by additions of orange juice, bitter and sweet orange peel, and a dose of vanilla.

Iron Horse Brewery produces a beer you may have heard of that will be available in six pack 12oz cans spring of 2016. Quilter’s Irish Death is already available in 22oz bottles and draught but this will mark the first time the flagship beer will be produced in cans.

Branchline Brewing Company is excited to announce the launch of three new year-round six packs. Branchline Shady Oak Blonde Ale (6.4%ABV), Woodcutter Rye IPA (6.2% ABV), and Dark Territory Oatmeal Stout (6.3% ABV) are the next steps in moving all core brands to cans.

The wintery wait is almost over… Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Campside Session IPA is back in February in 6 packs, 4 pack cans and on draught. It will be on tap at Upland tap rooms starting March 11th. Spring is calling; get ready to gear up.

United States Beverage and Moosehead Breweries Limited will be introducing a new style into the U.S. market this spring- Moosehead Radler. Moosehead Radler was first introduced in Saint John, New Brunswick in 2014, and successfully expanded to other Canadian markets before coming to the US.