Left Hand Brewing Expands Nitro Series, Revamps 1265 Pilsner Packaging

Left Hand Brewing outlined a 2026 release calendar that leaned into nitro pours while giving one of its core lagers a visual refresh. The brewery announced new Nitro flavors, the return of fan favorites, and a redesign of 1265 Pilsner packaging meant to nod to a classic beer aesthetic and to the St. Vrain River water source used in the beer.

The Nitro slate grew more diverse. Chocolate Orange Nitro, described as a milk stout variant, was slated for Q1, and Ginger Snap Nitro was planned for Q4. The company also confirmed the return of Good JuJu and Flamingo Dreams Nitro, signaling that crowd-pleasers will remain in rotation alongside newer experiments. Left Hand also confirmed that nitro-poured offerings remain a focus for the brand going into the year.

In addition to new and returning beers, Left Hand elevated Colorful Colorado IPA to year-round status, shifting it from a seasonal spot to a permanent fixture. That move increases steady availability for fans who favored the IPA when it was on limited release and strengthens taproom and retail offerings outside special-release windows.

Packaging changes for 1265 Pilsner aim to connect the beer’s presentation with a timeless lager look while calling out the St. Vrain River as a local touchstone. The revamp is clearly meant to appeal to shoppers who value provenance and straightforward, classic styling on store shelves. For brewers and label-watchers, the redesign demonstrates how branding can reinforce local identity without altering a recipe.

For drinkers, the practical effects are immediate: more nitro options across the calendar mean additional creamy, low-effervescence pours to seek out at taprooms or retailers that carry nitro cans and kegs. Chocolate Orange Nitro gives stout lovers a seasonal milk-stout-style option early in the year, while Ginger Snap Nitro slots into late-year drinking that pairs well with holiday baking and spiced desserts. The year-round Colorful Colorado IPA offers a reliable hop-forward pick for those building home fridges or planning seasonal menus.

Local taprooms will likely be the first place to sample these releases, and collectors will want to watch release windows for limited Nitro runs. For homebrewers, the releases offer flavor cues to experiment with - from milk-stout mouthfeel to ginger and baking-spice adjuncts - if you want to riff on brewery-driven trends.

Left Hand’s 2026 plan keeps the spotlight on nitro textures while sharpening brand visuals on a core pilsner. Expect more smooth, nitrogen-poured options on draft and in cans through the year, and plan visits to check new pours and pick up refreshed 1265 Pilsner packaging when it lands locally.