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.

AMERICANS PREFER ORIGINALS OVER CONTEMPORARY

To mark its 135 birthday, Coors Banquet celebrates timeless classics

Golden, Colo. – From cars to movies, the originals really do remain timeless according to a recent Coors Banquet survey conducted by Harris Interactive®. The survey polled adult men and women ages 21 and older nationwide and found that the majority of adults preferred classics (75 percent) over the latest trends (25 percent).

Among the list of findings, the following classics beat out their modern day counterparts:

• 93 percent prefer original songs over remixes (7 percent)


• 75 percent prefer open air stadiums over sports domes (25 percent)


• 95 percent prefer hanging out with friends over video chatting with friends (5 percent)


• 87 percent prefer basic blue jeans over designer label pants (13 percent}


• 96 percent prefer original movies over remakes (4 percent)

“For the past 135 years, Coors Banquet has been known as an icon of the West,” said Lee Dolan, vice president of the Coors Family of Brands, MillerCoors. “As we expanded our footprint nationwide, we refused to compromise our full-flavored taste, born in the Rocky Mountains.”

From one classic to another, Coors Banquet is celebrating 135 years as a beer that has withstood the test of time, keeping close to its original recipe using only Rocky Mountain water, high country barley and the finest ingredients. The timeless beer is still brewed on the same Rocky Mountains in the same brewery as it has been since Adolph Coors first introduced it in 1873.

Coors Banquet has been part of American history through the years from the early days of prohibition to creating the first all-aluminum recyclable can. As legends go, area miners would throw parties during the 1800s called “banquets” stocked with requisite Coors. The Banquet Beer became a part of the Coors name as homage to the lively gatherings and western legacy. Coors Banquet has also been a favorite among former presidents to Hollywood actors.

To find out more about Coors Banquet’s history, please visit www.Coors.com.

Cozy Up This Holiday Season With a New Leinenkugel's Seasonal Brew – Fireside Nut Brown

-Maple aroma and pronounced chocolate, caramel and hazelnut top notes tempt the palate-

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (October 21, 2008) – The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is rolling out a new seasonal brew just in time for the holidays. Starting in November the 141-year-old specialty brewer will add Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown to its portfolio of specialty craft beers.

The new seasonal beer harkens to a time when multiple generations of the Leinenkugel family would gather with friends and enjoy a special brew crafted especially for the holiday season.

While the star of this holiday seasonal is the roasted malt character, the well-balanced flavor and brilliant amber tones give Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown a comforting approachability that you don’t experience in traditional English-style nut browns. English two-row malts give this lager a maple aroma and pronounced chocolate, caramel and hazelnut top notes that dance around the palate before finishing gracefully.

Brewed in small, high-quality batches at Leinenkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wis., Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown Lager is the perfect complement for holiday foods such as glazed hams, roasts, gravies, pies and pastries.

Fireside Nut Brown contains 4.9 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). It will be available during November and December where Leinenkugel’s is sold in 6, 12 and 24-pack bottles and on draft.

“Fireside Nut Brown is an adventurous yet classic flavor rounding out our family of year-round and seasonal beer offerings,” said Jake Leinenkugel, fifth generation brewer and president of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. “We’re excited to introduce our version of this English-style beer and hope to draw interest from our loyal fans and beer lovers in search of variety or new seasonals during the holiday season.”

Craft beer lovers should also keep an eye out for a new late winter / early spring seasonal - Leinenkugel's 1888 Bock - which will hit shelves and taps in January.

HOLIDAY RECIPES

Leinie’s Nut Brown Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped candied walnuts to top

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for one hour or until tender.
3. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and discard the skins.
4. Add the beer, cream, olive oil, brown sugar, molasses, and salt and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
5. Add chopped candied walnuts to top potatoes.
6. Cover to keep warm or reheat before serving.

Leinie’s Traditional Fireside Stuffing

Ingredients:
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup minced carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped
• 5 cups crumbled cornbread
• 5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bottle of Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown
• 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sage

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Place Italian sausage, carrots, celery and onions in a large skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine sausage mixture with cornbread, bread crumbs, chicken broth, Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown, poultry seasoning and sage. Mix well and transfer to a 9x12-inch baking dish.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through. Take off foil and brown another 10 minutes.

Craft a Quick Leinie’s Baste
To add a hint of maple, caramel and hazelnut to your turkey, pour one to two bottles of Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown over your turkey and then baste it with butter. The drippings are also ideal for adding a flavor shot to your gravy.

About Leinenkugel’s
Leinenkugel’s, brewed in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is the leading craft brewer in the upper Midwest. Year-round offerings include Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat, Honey Weiss, Berry Weiss, Leinie’s Red, Creamy Dark, Original and Light. In addition to the new Fireside Nut Brown, Leinenkugel’s offers three other limited-release seasonal beers including summer favorite Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest and 1888 Bock (coming Jan. 2009). For more information on the rich history of Leinenkugel’s, visit www.leinie.com.

Rogue Nation Continues New Expansion, Plants Its Flag in Nine Countries

NEWPORT, OR, October 20, 2008 – Ex-pats and locals alike can now order up a bottle of Rogue Ale in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago. The countries may be new to Rogue, but selling abroad isn’t: the Newport, Oregon based craft brewery has been exporting its lineup of ales for years, beginning in Japan in 1993. Since then, it has expanded to Canada (Albera, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec), England, Guam, the Philippines, Sweden, and most recently, the People’s Republic of China.

Rogue Nation will continue to expand into more countries to further gain support for its recent application for admission to the United Nations. Among its arguments for recognition, coins and currency, passports, national ID cards, stamps, license plates, a flag, a constitution, a national past time, a literary journal, a farm and a pledge. More important, Rogue Nation is an expression of a shared culture and language that unites its citizens in a common bond.

Owing to its philosophy that “variety is the spice of life,” Rogue Ales crafts a wide range of ales made with the finest hops and barley malt, free range coastal water and Pacman top fermenting proprietary yeast. Rogue does not use preservatives, additives or chemicals, nor does the brewery pasteurize its products. For more information, visit www. rogue. com.

Celebrating its second century, Rogue Ales is an Artisan Varietal Brewery founded in Oregon in 1988, as one of America’s first 50 microbreweries. Rogue has 550+ awards for taste and quality and is available nationally and in 20 countries.

America’s Greatest Beer Celebration: The 2008 Great American Beer Festival and Competition

The 2008 Festival and Competition Shattered Records and Made Beer History

Boulder, Colo. • Oct. 16, 2008 - The Great American Beer Festivalsm (GABF), America’s greatest beer festival and competition, attracted beer lovers from across the world on October 9th, 10th, and 11th. This year’s event, held in Denver, Colorado, had 432 breweries, 60 plus exhibitors and 2,600 volunteers. A total of 46,000 attendees could choose from 2,052 different beers, one ounce at a time, from 432 breweries across the United States. The festival sold out two weeks before the start date and the competition was the largest commercial beer competition ever to be held.


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“The Great American Beer Festival celebrates American’s flavorful and innovative beer culture, featuring small independent craft brewers who are brewing some of the best beer in the world,” stated Charlie Papazian, President of the Brewers Association and founder of the festival. “Despite a softening economy and raw materials challenges, beer from U.S. craft brewers continues to generate global excitement and interest in the American beer and food scene.” http://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.org

The Great American Beer Festival Competition attracted 127 international beer judges. Award-winning brewers received prestigious gold, silver, and bronze medals in 75 distinct beer categories, establishing the best examples of each style in the U.S. New style categories this year included: Fresh Hop Ale, American-Belgo Style Ale, and Leipzig-Style Gose. This year’s entries came from 472 breweries. A total of 2,902 beers were judged.

The average number of beers entered per category was 39. Category 46: American-Style India Pale Ale had the highest number of entries with 106. Category 4: Fruit or Vegetable Beer was second with 90 entries.

Leading Medal Winning States – 2008 GABF (Link to Complete Winners List)

• California: 506 entries, 39 medals won, 8% of entries winning medals


• Colorado: 356 entries, 34 medals won, 10% of entries winning medals


• Oregon: 209 entries, 19 medals won, 9% of entries winning medals


• New York: 134 entries, 10 medals won, 7% of entries winning medals


• Wisconsin: 134 entries, 15 medals won, 11% of entries winning medals


• Pennsylvania: 115 entries, 10 medals won, 9% of entries winning medals


• Washington: 108 entries, 7 medals won, 6% of entries winning medals


• Michigan: 98 entries, 5 medals won, 5% of entries winning medals

Great American Beer Festival 2008 Statistics:

• 432 Breweries in the festival hall


• 2,052 Beers served at the festival


• 46,000 attendees (includes brewers, volunteers, ticket holders)


• 2,600 volunteers


• 41,679 volunteer hours, estimated


• 472 Breweries in the competition


• 2,902 Beers judged in the competition


• 75 Categories judged + Pro-Am Category


• 127 Judges from eleven countries


• Average number of competition beers entered in each category: 39


• American Style India Pale Ale Category had the highest number of entries: 106

2008 GABF Official Sponsors are: (Official Sponsors) DRAFT magazine, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Coors Light, Miller Lite, Microstar Keg Management, 97.3 KBCO, 103.5 The Fox, and AM 760. (Associate Sponsors) Samuel Adams, Eco-Products, Inc., Here's To Beer, Four Points by Sheraton, WAHL 'Let It Grow Tour', Winter Park / Copper Mtn. Resorts, Westword

For images photos or B-roll please contact Cindy Jones. 303.447.0816 x144 / cindy@brewersassociation.org

For podcast, video and images from the festival visit the Press Room pages on GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com

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Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association for American craft brewers and the community of beer enthusiasts. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more. The association’s activities include events and publishing: World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival sm ; Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; American Craft Beer Week (May); Zymurgy magazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 17,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.

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.

Apple Farm Inn Offers Holiday Rates for Festive Packages

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (October 15, 2008) – Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering deluxe Inn accommodations and amenities, celebrates the season with three holiday vacation packages value priced for those who book by November 26 (the day prior to Thanksgiving). The special offerings are sure to please everyone, from fun-loving families and shoppers to sight-seeking tourists.

“Our Gift To You” Package
Priced at $209 per night, Our Gift To You includes one night’s stay and a $100 gift card that can be used anywhere on the property, from the restaurant to the gift shop, or given as a holiday gift. Valid November 9 though January 1, 2009 for Sunday through Thursday night stays.

“Holiday Splendor at the Castle” Package
Whether seeking romance or whimsy, Holiday Splendor at the Castle delivers with one night’s stay at the Inn; two adult tickets to tour Holiday Splendor at the famous Hearst Castle; two gourmet box lunches for the trip to the Castle; and a $20 gas voucher. Priced at $189 for the first night, guests may add an extra Sun-Thurs night stay for $159. Valid November 30 through January 1, 2009 for Sunday through Thursday nights.

“Home Away from Home For the Holidays” Package

Touting a range of festivities for kids of all ages, Home Away from Home includes one night’s stay at the Inn and all the warmth of home for $179 per night. The package includes a gingerbread house kit, hot cocoa with peppermint stir sticks delivered to the room and a $50 voucher good toward the Apple Farm Restaurant or Gift Shop. Valid November 9 though January 1, 2009 for Sunday through Thursday night stays.

Limited accommodations are available for all aforementioned holiday packages, so book early for the best rooms and rates. For additional information or to make reservations, please call (800) 255-2040 or visit www.applefarm.com.

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