Longmont, CO – Left Hand Brewing is proud to present Nitro Fest – the first exclusively nitrogenated beer fest this November 15th from 3-7pm at Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont, Colorado. Nitro Fest will feature 21 of the best breweries from across the US pouring rare, never-before-seen nitro styles in celebration of Left Hand’s 21st birthday. Nitro Fest will be a lavish evening, pairing smooth & creamy ales with live performance art and fresh fare. Tickets are $50 for 4 hours of all-you-can drink nitro craft beers from the best breweries across The States. Event proceeds will benefit the Left Hand Brewing Foundation.

NITRO FEST

Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 15, 3-7pm

Location: Left Hand Brewing, Longmont

Description: Left Hand Brewing presents Nitro Fest – the first exclusively nitrogenated beer fest, bringing together a collection of rare, out of state nitrogenated styles from 20 craft breweries, in celebration of Left Hand’s 21st birthday. Join us for 4 hours of all-you-can-drink nitro craft beers from the best breweries across the US. Dogfish Head, Firestone Walker, Stone, Founders, Bear Republic, Cigar City, and 15 more of our closest friends to revel in 21 years and all things smooth and creamy. Nitro Fest will be a lavish evening, pairing smooth & creamy ales with live performance art and fresh fare. Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Famous for their Nitro series including Milk Stout Nitro, Left Hand is eager to showcase a wide offering of nitrogenated beer from the craft community. Nitro Fest guests can sample hard to find styles from out of state breweries including Founders, Cigar City, Dogfish Head, Firestone Walker, Victory, Green Flash, and more. “Some of these beers will be nitrogenated for the first time, and many do not make it out of their home brewery tap room. This will be a truly unique opportunity for craft beer fans to get their hands on exclusive styles from widely acclaimed breweries.” comments Josh Goldberg, Community & Event Manager. Representing the Colorado front, will bring local presence from Oskar Blues, Breckenridge, New Belgium, Odell and more. The first annual Nitro Fest will also commemorate Left Hand’s 21st birthday, inviting guests to imbibe under a vast tent with live performance art including fire dancers, stilt walkers and aerial artists.

Left Hand has helped popularized the nitrogenated category with their Nitro series collection including Milk Stout Nitro, Sawtooth Nitro, and Wake Up Dead Nitro. The addition of Nitrogen to a beer gives way to much smaller bubbles and a gentler texture, creating a smoother and creamier experience. “We’re excited that nitrogenated beers are growing in popularity, and believe we’ve played a big role in making that a reality over the years. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate that fact – along with it being our 21st birthday – then welcoming so many of our brewery friends to Longmont for Nitro Fest!” comments Chris Lennert, VP of Operations.

2014 Nitro Fest Participating Breweries

Left Hand Brewing

Founders

Cigar City

Dogfish Head

Firestone Walker

Green Flash

Lagunitas

Elevation

Boulder Beer

Sierra Nevada

Breckenridge

Oskar Blues

Deschutes

Epic

Mountain Sun

Victory

Bear Republic

Westbrook

Ska

New Belgium

Elysian

North Coast

Odell

About Left Hand Brewing Company

Celebrating twenty-one years of brewing a well-balanced portfolio of craft beers, Left Hand Brewing Company is located at 1265 Boston Avenue in Longmont, Colorado. Left Hand is one of the most honored and recognized breweries in the state, with over 24 Great American Beer Festival medals, 9 World Beer Cup awards, and 6 European Beer Star awards. Famous for their Nitro series, Left Hand Brewing was the first craft brewery to release a bottled nitrogenated beer. Left Hand’s collection of perennial and seasonal beers are available in 29 states & DC. “Sometimes you’re not in the mood for what everyone else is having.”

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About Left Hand Brewing Foundation

Founded in Left Hand’s 20th year, the Left Hand Brewing Foundation (LHBF) is committed to brewing a stronger community where we work, live and play. The LHBF affords Left Hand Brewing, in partnership with the Longmont Community Foundation, the opportunity to respond quickly and efficiently, with a directed act of support, for issues and emergencies important to the Longmont community and beyond.

Nitrogenated Beers

The addition of Nitrogen to a beer creates a smoother and creamier experience. Since the atmosphere is composed of 78% of Nitrogen, the gas more easily blends with the liquid as compared to CO2, giving way to much smaller bubbles and a gentler texture. Moreover, the insoluble effect of Nitrogen creates a smoother and fuller mouth feel, perfect for the flavor profile of a sweet stout. As the Nitrogen can settle in storage, a hard pour is required to properly mix the gas within the beer. To get the perfect pint out of the bottle, just pour hard into a pub glass and watch the beautiful Nitro cascade unfold. Watch & see!