The editors of Beverage Industry selected five innovators that it saw taking a step to push the boundaries of what today’s beverages can deliver to consumers.

Wynwood Brewing, a brand of the Craft Brew Alliance, released La Rubia Blonde Ale “con sabor.” Created by a Puerto Rican father-and-son duo (Luis and Pops Brignoni) and first launched in Florida, La Rubia is making its way into New York and Connecticut with the new growth.

The brewers at Samuel Adams are exclusively bringing back some classics for the craft beer brand’s Winter Variety Pack including Holiday Porter, Chocolate Bock and Old Fezziwig. 

Molson Coors, Chicago, and L.A. Libations, El Segundo, Calif., announced a multiyear partnership that includes a significant minority equity investment by Molson Coors in L.A. Libations as well as category-exclusive access to the company's services. Molson Coors also will hold two seats on the L.A. Libations board.

Craft Brew Alliance (CBA). Portland, Ore., and Anheuser-Busch (A-B), a subsidiary of Leuven, Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev, jointly announced an agreement to expand their partnership, with A-B agreeing to purchase the remaining CBA shares it does not already own in a merger transaction for $16.50 a share, in cash.

Medalla Light is celebrating its 40th anniversary by reaffirming its commitment to Puerto Rican art and culture.