IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL BEER CLUB FOUNDER SUZANNE WOODS TO CREATE SAIZANNE, A PEPPERED SAISON

MAPLE SHADE, NJ – On Tuesday, March 29, beginning at 8:30 a.m., head brewer Chris LaPierre and his girlfriend, beer lover and president of In Pursuit of Ale (IPA), an all-women beer appreciation club, Suzanne “Beer Lass” Woods, will collaborate at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (124 East Kings Highway, 856-273-0300) to create a special pepper-infused saison they’ll call Saizanne. Combining Woods’ favorite condiment, green and pink peppercorns, with a traditional Belgian-style saison, the beer is the long-time couple’s first joint effort – and sure to become the stuff of local brewing legend.

“When I travel, I bring home pepper grinders for Suzy – and this beer combines them with one of our favorite styles,” says LaPierre. “We’re thrilled to work together for the first time in the four years we’ve been dating to prepare this very special beer.”

Woods, who is a renowned local beer expert and has been featured in a host of publications on the subject, adds, “We’ve talked for a long time about brewing a beer together, but we wanted to make something really special and not just a gimmick.”

The beer will be brewed on March 29 and aged by LaPierre at Iron Hill. Then, at the end of April, Woods and her beer club, IPA, will travel over the bridge from Philly to Jersey to debut the new beer with a festive party. On Saturday, April 30 from 12 noon until 5 p.m., guests can meet and greet Suzanne Woods and sample the beer, which LaPierre says will be unfiltered, light-bodied, bright and complex with earthy, fruity, spicy character and a refreshing finish.

Founded by home brewers Mark Edelson and Kevin Finn and restaurateur Kevin Davies in Newark, DE in 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is the region’s fastest-growing restaurant group, blossoming from one restaurant and brewery to eight locations across the mid-Atlantic. Each is dedicated to producing and serving top-quality hand-crafted beers and cuisine in a warm and hospitable setting, and all are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Their acclaimed beers have accumulated a wealth of awards from the nation’s top beer festivals, and their restaurants have earned more than 100 “Best of” nods from local and national publications.

Suzanne Woods is the founder of In Pursuit of Ale and the author of www.beerlass.com. You can also follow her on Twitter: @beerlass.

For more information about Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant or Saizanne, or to make a reservation at any of their locations, please visit www.ironhillbrewery.com. You can also follow them on Twitter (@ironhillbrewery), specifically their Maple Shade location (@IronhillNJ).

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES 10th ANNUAL BRANDYWINE VALLEY CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL

MEDIA, PA – On Saturday, May 15, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., the region’s most celebrated brewery and dining destination, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (30 East State Street, 610-627-9000), will host the 10th annual Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival. This exciting event showcases the latest offerings from 25 regional breweries, with all proceeds donated to Media Youth Center. Tickets are $40 online and $45 at the door; advance ticket purchase is advised, as this event often sells out early.

Invited breweries include: Appalachian Brewing Company, Bethlehem Brew Works, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Flying Fish Brewing Company, Lancaster Brewing Company, McKenzie Brew House, Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Riverhorse Brewing Company, Rock Bottom Brewery, Sly Fox Brewery, Stewart’s Brewing Company, Stoudt’s Brewing Company, Triumph Brewing Company, Troegs Brewery, Victory Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing Company and Yards Brewing Company.

“We have some great memories of this event from the past 10 years, lots of fun times with many amazing beers having been poured and all for a worthy cause. We’ve been holding this event in May because it coincides with American Craft Beer Week. It’s our way of celebrating the culture and contributions of craft beer while also giving back to our community,” says Mark Edelson, Iron Hill Director of Brewing Operations.

The Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival will include unlimited beer tastings and live music; food will be provided by Iron Hill and available for purchase. The event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are available online at www.ironhillbrewery.com.

All proceeds will be donated to the Media Youth Center. Since its inception, the Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival has generated more than $75,000 for the Center.

Since 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has consistently been recognized for its outstanding beers and cuisine, accruing over 100 “Best of” awards from regional magazines. Their hand-crafted beers have also won acclaim and in total, they have received 46 medals/awards from the two most prestigious beer events, the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has eight locations, in Newark, DE; Wilmington, DE; Media, PA; West Chester, PA; North Wales, PA; Phoenixville, PA; Lancaster, PA; and Maple Shade, NJ. All eight locations are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

For more information on the Brandywine Valley Brewers Festival, please call Iron Hill Media at (610) 627-9000 or purchase a ticket online at www.ironhillbrewery.com.

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT INTRODUCES A GLUTEN-FREE MENU WITH OVER 40 DISHES

WILMINGTON, DE – Popular food-and-beer destination Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, with eight locations in the Mid-Atlantic region, recently launched a special Gluten-Free Menu to meet the needs of their gluten-intolerant fans. Diners unable to consume gluten, commonly found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley and oats, often have trouble finding appropriate dishes when dining out at restaurants and this new menu is Iron Hill’s way of welcoming them to their table. The gluten-free menu is available in addition to the regular lunch and dinner menus.

“We believe it’s critical to offer our guests a wide assortment of delicious food options, regardless of any dietary restrictions that they may have,” says Iron Hill Director of Culinary Training David Anderson, who created the special menu. “Our gluten-free menu is an important step towards providing all of our guests, even those whose diets are limited, with a way to enjoy a great meal with us. We took several Iron Hill favorites and recreated them to make them accessible to this audience.”

Available during both lunch and dinner hours at all eight Iron Hill locations, the new gluten-free menu includes over 40 modified dishes, such as: Brabant Mussels with white wine, leeks, garlic, parsley, lemon and cream; Voodoo Shrimp with honey barbecue sauce, white rice, sour cream and green onion; Fiery Baked Chipotle Wings, served with blue cheese dressing and vegetable sticks; Grilled Salmon with baby arugula, imported olives, red onion, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, feta and balsamic vinaigrette; and Char-Grilled Angus Sirloin with grilled fingerling potatoes, asparagus, sun-dried tomato-portobella mushroom relish (see photo below).

Since 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has consistently been recognized for its outstanding beers and cuisine, accruing over 100 “Best of” awards from regional magazines. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has eight locations in the Mid-Atlantic region: Wilmington, DE; Newark, DE; West Chester, PA; Lancaster, PA; Media, PA; Phoenixville, PA; North Wales, PA and Maple Shade, NJ. For more information about Iron Hill and their new gluten-free menu, or to make a reservation at any of their locations, please visit www.ironhillbrewery.com.

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY RELEASE OF TRIPLE BOCK BOTTLES WITH 3-D LABEL

PHOENIXVILLE, PA – On November 28, the region’s most celebrated beer and food destination, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, will release their Triple Bock, a heady, high-alcohol winter brew that is a perfect way to warm up as the weather starts to get cooler. Brewed for a special, limited holiday release of just 1,300 bottles, Triple Bock is the newest addition to Iron Hill’s Reserve Bottle Beer line, large bottles designed to drink in the restaurant, take home or for a gift for the beer lover. Triple Bock will be available for sale at all seven Iron Hill locations.

“Triple Bock is a strong, dark lager, a more potent version of a classic German Doppelbock,” says Phoenixville Head Brewer Tim Stumpf, who created and brewed the recipe. “We’ve crafted ours with a smooth, roasted flavor that balances its higher alcohol content and makes it easy to enjoy.”

Triple Bock will be sold in 375 mL bottles, at 13.2 % alcohol. Bottles will retail for $12, or $25 with a limited edition Triple Bock t-shirt. Both the beer and the t-shirt will be sold with complimentary 3-D glasses, making them a fanciful and innovative holiday gift for beer lovers.

Triple Bock’s eye-catching 3-D label was designed by gifted local graphic artist Jeff Schaller of PinkCow Studio. Schaller also created the signature wall murals at several Iron Hill locations. The label features a long-horned ram, the traditional symbol for Bock style beers, and is meant to be viewed through 3-D glasses that make the ram’s horns appear to leap off the bottle.

“This is a special beer, and it deserved a special label,” says Iron Hill Director of Brewing Operations Mark Edelson. “Jeff has created some amazing art for us over the years, and we’re thrilled to include his spectacular design on our newest bottled beer.”

Triple Bock joins other bottled reserve beers available for the holidays, including Abbey Dubbel, Barleywine, Belgian Tripel, The Cannibal, Russian Imperial Stout, Old Ale 2005 and 2007, Fe 10 Anniversary Ale, Quadrupel, Oak-Aged Quadrupel, Wee Heavy, Rauchbier and Saison. In addition, the Old Ale 2008 will be released in December.

Since 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has consistently been recognized for its outstanding beers and cuisine, accruing over 100 “Best of” awards from regional magazines. Their hand-crafted beers have also won acclaim and in total, they have received 39 medals from the three most prestigious beer events, the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Real Ale Festival.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has seven locations: Wilmington, DE; Newark, DE; West Chester, PA; Lancaster, PA; Media, PA; Phoenixville, PA and North Wales, PA. An eighth location is planned for Maple Shade, NJ in early 2009. For more information about Triple Bock or Iron Hill, or to make a reservation at any of their locations, please visit their website at www.ironhillbrewery.com.

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES 8th LOCATION IN MAPLE SHADE, NJ

MAPLE SHADE, NJ – In May 2009, the region’s most celebrated brewery and dining destination, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, will open their eighth location in Maple Shade, New Jersey (124 East Kings Highway, 856-273-0300). The new outpost will mark the group’s first foray into New Jersey.

“We hope that beer and food lovers in New Jersey will enjoy our house-brewed beers and delicious cuisine as much as our fans in Pennsylvania and Delaware,” says Iron Hill founding partner Kevin Finn. Along with co-owners Kevin Davies and Mark Edelson, Finn has continuously sought out thriving suburban locations for their award-winning concept, beginning in Newark, DE in 1995. The Maple Shade location is made even more special by the fact that all three owners hail from New Jersey.

The executive chef and head brewer have not yet been named, but will no doubt continue Iron Hill’s tradition of culinary and brewing excellence. The new location will accommodate 280 guests and serve Iron Hill’s menu of new American favorites including their signature Brewski Burger, with mushrooms, bacon and a choice of American, sharp cheddar, Swiss, provolone or muenster cheeses; Fish and Chips, North Atlantic Pollack battered in their own Vienna lager and served with French fries, cole slaw and malt vinegar; Black Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna with a salad of lentils, spinach, grape tomatoes and shallots and a port wine vinaigrette; and Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with smashed Yukon gold potatoes, crispy friend onion rings, asparagus and thyme pan jus. Iron Hill will be open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Iron Hill Maple Shade will also offer an impressive selection of their house-brewed beers, including: Vienna Red Lager, an Austrian lager with bread-y malt aroma and a clean, crisp finish; Pig Iron Porter, dark, flavorful and chocolate-y with good balance and a slight bitterness; Raspberry Wheat, a filtered American wheat beer with a touch of natural raspberry flavor; and Ironbound Ale, a celebration of American ales made from the nation’s finest hops varieties such as Cascade, Crystal, Centennial and Chinook.

Iron Hill is poised for even more impressive growth in the coming years; Citibank recently approved them for $10 million in funding for six additional locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region by 2011.

Since 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has consistently been recognized for its outstanding beers and cuisine, accruing over 100 “Best of” awards from regional magazines. Their hand-crafted beers have also won acclaim and in total, they have received 39 medals from the three most prestigious beer events, the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Real Ale Festival.

They operate seven award-winning locations: Newark, DE; Wilmington, DE; Media, PA; West Chester, PA; North Wales, PA; Phoenixville, PA and Lancaster, PA.

For more information about Iron Hill, or to make a reservation at any of their locations, please visit their website at www.ironhillbrewery.com.

IRON HILL BREWERY CONTINUES STREAK BY BRINGING HOME SIX MEDALS FROM GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL

WILMINGTON, DE – Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, with seven area locations won an amazing six medals for their handcrafted beer at the prestigious 27th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Colorado. Iron Hill has won a total 27 medals at the GABF since they opened in 1996 and has brought home medals each of the 12 years they have participated. This year’s winning GABF medals include four gold, a silver and a bronze, making Iron Hill the region’s most decorated brewery.

“We’ve always been proud of the beers we brew and serve, and these medals continue to affirm the level of quality of our products,” says Director of Brewing Operations Mark Edelson. “This year makes me especially proud, because not only did we continue our winning streak, but we also set a single year Iron Hill record for medals and this year was a complete team effort. Each medal was won by a different brewer.”

Medals were awarded in the following categories: Rye Beer, a gold medal for “Roggenbier” brewed by Tim Stumpf in Phoenixville, PA; Vienna-Style Lager, a gold medal for “Vienna Red Lager” brewed by Justin Sproul in Newark, DE; French and Belgian-Style Saison, a gold medal for “Saison” brewed by Chris LaPierre in West Chester, PA; Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale, a gold medal for “Lambic de Hill” brewed by Bob Barrar (10 time GABF winner); Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer, a silver medal for “Cherry Dubbel” brewed by Larry Horwitz in North Wales, PA; Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale, a bronze medal for “Cassis de Hill” brewed by Brian Finn in Wilmington, DE.

Past GABF Iron Hill honors include: Best Large Brewpub of the Year 2005, Russian Imperial Stout (Gold 2003, 2006) and Bourbon Ivan (Bronze 2006), Belgian Strong and Kriek De Hill (Gold 2005), Tripel (Bronze 2002, 2003, 2004) and Ironbound Ale (Bronze 2005.)

The Great American Beer Festival is the oldest and largest beer festival in the United States. This year’s judging included 2,902 beers from over 472 breweries. A complete list of winners is available from the Association of Brewers web site at www.beertown.org.

Critics and readers alike have heaped praise on Iron Hill; in the past few months, 10 regional publications have honored Iron Hill, including The Wilmington News-Journal, which called them “Best in the Business” in 2008. Other recent critical accolades have included: “Best Bar in Montgomery County” from the Philadelphia Inquirer; “Best Upstate Beer Selection” from Delaware Today, along with inclusion in their “Hall of Fame” feature; “Best Kids Menu” from Main Line Today; “Best Brewery” from The Montgomery County Record; “Best Bar & Grill / Microbrewery” from County Lines; and “Best Beer Selection” from The Daily Times’ “Best of Delaware County” feature, an honor they have earned every year since 2003. Readers’ choice awards have included: “Best Microbrew” from Main Line Today; “Best Late Night Menu” from Delaware Today; and “Favorite Brewery” from Lancaster’s Sunday News.

Iron Hill has also been honored by several publications for their philanthropic contributions to their community. They won a prestigious Restaurant Neighbors Award from the National Restaurant Association, in addition to being named among greater Philadelphia’s Top Corporate Charitable Contributors (#52) in the Philadelphia Business Journal. That publication also named Iron Hill as a finalist for their In-Kind Donor Award, Philanthropic Donor Award, and Volunteer Donor Award.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has seven locations, in Newark, DE; Wilmington, DE; Media, PA; West Chester, PA; North Wales, PA; Phoenixville, PA and Lancaster, PA. All seven locations are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information about Iron Hill, or to make a reservation at any of their locations, please visit their website at www.ironhillbrewery.com.

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES OKTOBERFEST MENU AND BEER PAIRINGS

WILMINGTON, DE - This autumn, ever-popular beer and dining destination Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is offering guests a hearty, two-course Oktoberfest Menu at all seven of its award-winning locations. This special meal will be available from September 15 until October 31, and costs $19.95. Each course pairs with one of Iron Hill's handcrafted beers, available in 10 oz. draughts for $2.50 each.

"For brewers, Oktoberfest is one of the highlights of our year, an age-old tradition that began in Germany and is now one of the most exciting beer events in the world," says Director of Brewing Operations Mark Edelson. "We love all aspects of beer culture, and this is such a natural way to celebrate by combining our two favorite things: great food and great beer."

The first course of the Oktoberfest Menu is a Grilled Sausage Platter, with bratwurst, knockwurst, braised lentils, watercress and a stone-ground mustard drizzle. Iron Hill suggests their Vienna Red Lager, an amber Austrian lager with bread-y malt aroma and flavor and a crisp, clean finish as an ideal complement to the flavorful sausages. The entrée is a Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, with Yukon gold smashed potatoes, beer braised cabbage, house-made apple sauce and gingersnap gravy, paired with Oktoberfest, a seasonal, full-bodied amber lager with firm malt flavor, balanced with mild bitterness and a clean, dry finish.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has seven locations, in Newark, DE; Wilmington, DE; Media, PA; West Chester, PA; North Wales, PA; Phoenixville, PA and Lancaster, PA. All seven locations are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information about Iron Hill, or to make a reservation at any of their locations, please visit their website at www.ironhillbrewery.com .