Samuel Adams Cincinnati Collaborating With Miss Birdy On Untamed Nature

A fascinating new artistic collaboration is taking shape from Samuel Adams in Boston, Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Ohio, and this one brings together craft beer and Cincinnati’s vibrant public-art scene. Today we’re getting our first look at Samuel Adams Untamed Nature, a new hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with artist Miss Birdy, whose distinctive artwork has become part of the Cincinnati landscape.

The beer takes its inspiration directly from art. According to the label, Miss Birdy’s 2024 BLINK mural has breathed new life into the Samuel Adams building, and Untamed Nature transforms that artistic collaboration into a beer. The result is a limited-looking collaboration that connects Samuel Adams beer, Cincinnati public art, Miss Birdy and the city’s BLINK festival in one package.

And judging from the label, this isn’t going to be a restrained IPA.

Samuel Adams Untamed Nature is described as a juicy, hop-saturated hazy IPA, built around a soft malt foundation of pilsner malt, flaked oats and chit malt. That combination should provide the substantial, pillowy mouthfeel that modern hazy IPA drinkers have come to expect while creating a smooth platform for a substantial hop load.

The hop bill is particularly interesting.

Untamed Nature is brewed with Citra, Krush and Nectaron hops, three varieties capable of delivering the kind of bright citrus, tropical fruit and aromatic intensity that define contemporary hazy IPA. The label specifically points toward bright citrus and ripe tropical fruit notes, suggesting that the beer is designed to deliver a pronounced hop aroma and juicy flavor rather than emphasizing bitterness alone.

Samuel Adams Untamed Nature Hazy IPA

The use of Citra hops should be immediately familiar to IPA fans. Citra is one of the most recognizable modern American hop varieties, commonly associated with citrus, tropical fruit and intense hop aroma.

Krush hops bring another modern dimension to the recipe, while Nectaron hops are particularly interesting for their potential to contribute tropical fruit and citrus-forward characteristics. Together, the three-hop combination suggests that Samuel Adams is deliberately targeting the modern juicy hazy IPA drinker.

The malt bill is equally important. Rather than building the beer around a heavy, caramelized malt character, Untamed Nature uses pilsner malt, flaked oats and chit malt. Flaked oats can contribute softness and body, while chit malt is often used by brewers to help build body and head retention without adding excessive sweetness.

The label describes the resulting texture as “pillowy,” an appropriate description for the soft, modern hazy IPA style.

The beer is packaged in 12-ounce cans, although the label shown here does not list an ABV, so the alcohol percentage remains a detail to watch for as the release approaches.

Perhaps the most compelling part of Untamed Nature, however, is the connection between the beer and the artwork.

Cincinnati has developed a strong reputation for public art, and BLINK has become one of the city’s signature visual-art events. Miss Birdy’s 2024 mural at the Samuel Adams building provides the visual foundation for this collaboration, while the Untamed Nature can essentially turns that mural into a portable piece of beer-related artwork.

The can itself certainly embraces that idea. Large-scale bird imagery dominates the packaging, with a dramatic, almost surreal composition that fits the beer’s Untamed Nature name. The artwork makes the can look less like conventional beer packaging and more like a miniature art print.

That intersection of craft beer and contemporary art is becoming increasingly interesting throughout the beer industry. Breweries have long collaborated with artists for can designs, murals, taproom installations and special releases, but Untamed Nature takes the concept one step further by connecting an existing public-art installation directly to the beer.

For Samuel Adams, the collaboration also represents another example of the brewery’s continuing willingness to experiment. Recent Samuel Adams releases covered by MyBeerBuzz have ranged from fruit-forward beers and seasonal releases to barrel-aged specialties and historically inspired beers.

MyBeerBuzz’s Samuel Adams Fresh Pops Cherry Lemonade coverage, for example, explored another fruit-forward direction from the brewery, while the 2026 Brewer Patriot Collection demonstrated Samuel Adams’ interest in historical brewing inspiration. MyBeerBuzz’s Samuel Adams Brewer Patriot Collection coverage

The brewery has also continued developing its Cincinnati presence with specialty beers connected to its Cincinnati Taproom, including the barrel-aged Imperial Cream Topias and Maple Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bock previously reported by MyBeerBuzz. MyBeerBuzz’s Samuel Adams Imperial Cream Topias coverage

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If you’re following the Samuel Adams story here on MyBeerBuzz, Untamed Nature is another fascinating chapter in the brewery’s increasingly diverse lineup. Be sure to check out our coverage of Samuel Adams Fresh Pops Cherry Lemonade, the 2026 Brewer Patriot Collection, Imperial Cream Topias and the brewery’s returning 2026 beers for a broader look at how Samuel Adams continues to combine traditional brewing with fruit-forward beers, historical recipes, barrel aging, collaborations and new-school craft beer experimentation. Fresh Pops Cherry Lemonade Brewer Patriot Collection Imperial Cream Topias & Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bock Samuel Adams 2026 returning beers

For now, beer fans should keep an eye out for Samuel Adams Untamed Nature, the new Miss Birdy collaboration hazy IPA connecting Boston Beer Company, Cincinnati public art and modern hop-forward brewing.

Release timing and the final ABV have not yet been provided on the label shown here, so stay tuned for additional information, distribution details and tasting notes as this artistic hazy IPA moves closer to release.

Label Text:

“Brewed in collaboration with Miss Birdy, whose 2024 BLINK mural has breathed new life into our building, Untamed Nature celebrates Cincinnati’s public art in the form of a beer. This juicy, hop-saturated IPA is built on a soft base of pilsner malt, flaked oats, and chit malt for pillowy mouthfeel. Loaded with Citra, Krush, and Nectaron, it bursts with bright citrus and ripe tropical fruit notes, delivering an aromatic pop that leaps out of the glass. Like the mural itself, Untamed Nature is a bold and captivating beer.“

About Samuel Adams and The Boston Beer Company:

Samuel Adams is the flagship beer brand of The Boston Beer Company, one of the most influential companies in the history of American craft brewing. The company was founded in 1984 when Jim Koch brewed a family recipe that had been passed down through generations. That beer became Samuel Adams Boston Lager, a beer that helped introduce a broader American drinking audience to fuller-flavored craft beer.

The company’s history is closely tied to the American craft beer revolution. At a time when the U.S. beer market was dominated by relatively similar mass-market lagers, Samuel Adams emphasized traditional brewing techniques, quality ingredients, distinctive flavor and a willingness to experiment.

That philosophy continues to influence the brewery’s portfolio today.

Samuel Adams is particularly well known for Boston Lager, but the brand has developed a remarkably broad range of beers that includes lagers, IPAs, wheat beers, fruit beers, seasonal releases, specialty beers, barrel-aged offerings and non-alcoholic products. MyBeerBuzz’s continuing Samuel Adams coverage reflects that diversity, from classic seasonal releases to experimental collaborations and limited-edition beers.

The Boston Beer Company has also grown considerably beyond the original Samuel Adams brand. Its portfolio includes brands such as Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Truly, Twisted Tea and Sun Cruiser, making the company an important player across beer, cider, hard seltzer, hard tea and other alcoholic beverage categories. Recent company reporting also describes Boston Beer as one of the largest and most respected craft brewing companies in the United States.

One of Samuel Adams’ most important characteristics is its commitment to experimentation. The brewery has never been limited to reproducing the same traditional styles year after year. Instead, it has repeatedly explored new ingredients, brewing methods, packaging formats and collaborations.

That spirit is especially evident in releases such as Untamed Nature.

The Samuel Adams Untamed Nature collaboration combines several elements that represent where contemporary craft beer has evolved: a modern hazy IPA, an expressive hop combination, a soft oat-driven malt profile, artistic can design and a collaboration with a contemporary artist. Instead of simply releasing another IPA, Samuel Adams has created a beer with a story that extends beyond the liquid inside the can.

The brewery’s Cincinnati presence is also significant to the Untamed Nature project. The label identifies the beer as brewed by The Boston Beer Company in Cincinnati, Ohio and Boston, Massachusetts, reinforcing the connection between Samuel Adams’ Boston heritage and its Cincinnati operations.

That Cincinnati connection becomes even more important because of the Miss Birdy collaboration. The beer celebrates a 2024 BLINK mural associated with the Samuel Adams building, creating a direct relationship between Cincinnati public art and craft beer.

Samuel Adams’ continued investment in Cincinnati has produced other specialty beers as well. MyBeerBuzz previously reported on Cincinnati Taproom anniversary releases including Imperial Cream Topias, a cream stout aged in Samuel Adams Utopias barrels, as well as a collaboration with Maker’s Bakers Co. involving a maple bourbon barrel-aged cinnamon roll breakfast bock.

The brewery has simultaneously continued experimenting with approachable beers. The Fresh Pops series, including Fresh Pops Cherry Lemonade, demonstrates Samuel Adams’ interest in bright, fruit-forward beverages designed around contemporary drinking occasions.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Brewer Patriot Collection shows how Samuel Adams can use history and traditional brewing inspiration to create completely different beers. The 2026 collection was developed around America’s 250th anniversary and draws inspiration from colonial-era brewing.

This combination of tradition and experimentation remains central to the Samuel Adams identity.

Samuel Adams helped establish the modern American craft brewing movement, but the brewery has continued evolving as beer drinkers’ tastes have changed. Today’s drinkers are interested in hazy IPAs, tropical hops, fruit-forward beers, barrel aging, artistic collaborations, limited releases and beers with compelling stories.

Untamed Nature checks several of those boxes at once.

With Citra, Krush and Nectaron hops, pilsner malt, flaked oats and chit malt, the beer is firmly rooted in modern hazy IPA brewing. With Miss Birdy’s artwork and its connection to Cincinnati’s BLINK public-art scene, it also demonstrates how a beer can become part of a larger cultural experience.

That makes Samuel Adams Untamed Nature one of the more intriguing upcoming Samuel Adams collaborations to watch, particularly for drinkers interested in hazy IPA, juicy IPA, hop-forward beer, Cincinnati craft beer, beer collaborations, artist-designed beer cans and Samuel Adams limited releases.

The beer is listed in 12-ounce cans, while the label shown here does not yet provide an ABV or release date. Those details will make this collaboration even more interesting once they become available.

For Samuel Adams, Untamed Nature is more than another hazy IPA. It is a meeting point between beer, hops, art, Cincinnati culture and the continuing evolution of American craft brewing—and that makes it a release worth watching closely.

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