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INDEX 2008

• Brother David's Double Takes Bronze 2008 World Beer Cup
• 20th Anniversary
• Reader Comments In Esquire Magazine

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SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 19, 2008 - ANDERSON VALLEY BREWING COMPANY TAKES BRONZE FOR BROTHER DAVID'S DOUBLE AT THE 2008 WORLD BEER CUP.
AVBC's Brother David's Double took the bronze medal in the 'Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale" category at the 2008 Brewers Association World Beer Cup in San Diego. Brewers from five continents earned awards from an elite international panel of judges. The seventh bi-annual competition awarded medals to brewers from 21 countries ranging from Australia and Italy to Bolivia and Japan. This year, 644 breweries from 58 countries and 45 U.S. states vied for awards with 2,864 beers entered in 91 beer style categories. The top three entries in each category won gold, silver and bronze medals. Brewmaster Ken Allen and Head Brewer Neil Atkins were present to receive the award for their abbey style ale. AVBC's award-winning abbey style ales are named after David Keene, owner of the world-famous Toronado in San Francisco, who was also on-hand to congratulate Dr. Allen and Mr. Atkins. In response to receiving the award, Mr. Atkins remarked, "It is an honor for us to win a medal in the Belgian Style category at the World Beer Cup. It is a great tribute to all of our hard working staff. Congratulations to all the other winners". Anderson Valley Brewing Company has been crafting award-winning beers for over two decades in the town of Boonville, CA., which is located in the picturesque Anderson Valley of Mendocino County.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Mentioned in March Issue of Esquire Magazine

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Nearly Old Enough To Buy Beer- Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Party And New Ale

Boonville, CA, January 21, 2008 - To celebrate 20 years of producing its award-winning craft beer, Anderson Valley Brewing Company will welcome the public to a 20th Anniversary Celebration held on Saturday, February 2, 2008, rain or shine. The festivities begin at 2:00 p.m., with tours, carriage rides and disc golf. Beer tasting and hors d' oeuvres begin at 4:00 p.m., followed by a four course dinner at 6:00 p.m. Dinner choices will range from Prime Rib to Vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan and a dessert to die for, Double Chocolate Abbey Style Cake. Admission is $65 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (707) 895-2337, ext. 23).

Also commemorating this special occasion, Anderson Valley Brewing Company will release their 20th Anniversary Imperial India Pale Ale (IPA) on February 2. This special brew, with its intense and complex flavors, is the proud result of decades of great beer-making, and comes in bottles and cases printed with a unique, colorful sunrise label. The 20th Anniversary Imperial Pale Ale is a limited edition brew and high demand is expected.