Hyannis, Massachusetts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 5, 2006

Contact: Todd Marcus, Owner/Brewmaster, Cape Cod Beer, (508) 790-4200

Cape Cod Beer Joins Nation in Celebrating

American Craft Beer Week, May 15^th -21^st

Hyannis – May 5, 2006: From May 15^th to 21^st, Cape Cod Beer joins brewers all over America celebrating American Craft Beer Week.  The week calls attention to the 1,400 small, independent and traditional brewers around the United States and invites every American to visit their local brewery. 

“I am a proud to be a member of the craft brewing community and support the celebration of American Craft Beer Week.” explains Todd Marcus, Brewmaster and President of Cape Cod Beer.  “ I think it’s important to educate people about the history of brewing and the contributions made by small local breweries – who provide more than 33,000 jobs nationwide, support the local economy where they operate and uphold an American tradition of entrepreneurial craftsmanship.  We are Cape Cod’s only local brewery and take great pride in providing a fresh high-quality hand-crafted product.”

American Craft Beer Week is sponsored by the Brewers Association, a national trade organization for small brewers, of which Cape Cod Beer is a member.  During the week, the Brewer’s Association is offering consumers a chance to win prizes and awards by visiting some of the country’s 1,400 craft brewers as a part of the Great American Beer Tour.  By visiting local breweries like Cape Cod Beer, they can earn points toward free pint glasses, embroidered shirts and even a grand prize trip to the 25^th Great American Beer Festival being held in Denver September 28-30.  For full details, rules and entry forms, see www.GreatAmericanBeerTour.org.

Cape Cod Beer will be hosting tours on Saturday at 1pm, or by appointment.  During the tour, guests will meet the brewer and hear his description of how beer is made while getting a chance to see and sample the raw ingredients such as malt and hops.  It is a unique chance to see the inside of a working brewery!  Cape Cod Beer will also be selling “Growlers” of its fresh, local beer, Wednesday thru Friday noon to 6pm and on Saturday from 11 to 2pm.  A “Growler” is a 64 oz refillable amber bottle, and is a tradition in the craft beer industry.  Growlers can be refilled at the brewery.

For further information on tours and events at Cape Cod Beer, consumers can call 508-790-4200 or email info@CapeCodBeer.com.  For further information on American Craft Beer Week, consumers can view www.AmericanCraftBeerWeek.org

Cape Cod Beer is Cape Cod’s only microbrewery and has beer on tap at 70 restaurants and bars from Sandwich to Orleans.  Cape Cod Beer is also available in 64 oz refillable bottles (called Growlers), available at the brewery and selected local liquor stores.  Cape Cod Beer produces two standard offerings: Cape Cod Red and Cape Cod IPA, plus seasonal favorites such as Berry Merry Christmas Ale, Cape Cod Porter, Spiced Red Ale, Stellwagen Stout, and Cape Cod Summer. To find out more about Cape Cod Beer, please contact us at 508-790-4200 or see our website at www.CapeCodBeer.com

Media seeking further information on American Craft Beer Week and the Great American Beer Tour can contact Ray Daniels of the Brewers Association, 312-203-8383 or ray@brewersassociation.org.

Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is a not-for-profit trade and educational association for small, traditional and independent craft brewers. Its purpose is to promote and protect American craft beer and American craft brewers and the community of homebrewing enthusiasts. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more.

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