Tiger Beer, a brand of Five Points Trading Co., a company of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, announced that it is uncaging celebrations in 2018 for the Lunar New Year through retail and on-premise programming and artwork that celebrates the Year of the Dog. The artwork tells a story that celebrates the old and the new in order to reignite the appreciation and understanding of festive traditions shared with family and friends, the company says.

Kona Brewing Co. introduced Kanaha Blonde Ale to markets nationwide

Minneapolis-based Founding Fathers Products' mission is to create superior quality American-made products that support American military families with 50 percent of its profits. Founding Fathers introduced its line of domestic premium lager beers in 2011 and recently introduced a full line of 100 percent Arabica gourmet coffee.

Rogue Ales & Spirits introduced Straight Outta Newport, a bold, hoppy double India pale ale (IPA). 

Since Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., acquired a controlling stake of Red Stripe Beer in 2015 and returned production back to the brand’s Jamaican homeland in 2016, the company has embarked on an aggressive 10-year investment plan dedicated to building Red Stripe’s position as a truly global brand. 

No stranger to revolutions, Samuel Adams, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., has once again mirrored the rebellious traits of its namesake and crafted Sam ’76, a union of lager and ale. Brewed using a unique process, Sam ’76 captures the best attributes of these two beer styles, the company says.

Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project announced the release of Coffee Baltic Porter, an 8.5 percent alcohol-by-volume coffee porter.

Branford, Conn.-based Stony Creek Brewery announced the introduction of its Crankenstein India pale ale (IPA) series, a rotating selection of hybrid IPAs that merge West Coast- and New England-style influences. This concept is set to be released Jan. 15. Each version is numbered and makes its appearance every other month, the company says. The 16-ounce cans will be sold in limited amounts of four-packs throughout all markets where Stony Creek Beer is available.

C Squared Ciders, an independent craft cidery, released Cousteau, the first hard cider in its high-end, barrel-aged Sailor Series.