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Australian International Beer Awards Won by Sea Dog and Shipyard Brewing Companies

PORTLAND, MAINE (April 16, 2008)- Sea Dog and Shipyard Brewing Companies each took home a medal at the 2008 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) in Melbourne, Australia. AIBA is the showcase awards event in the Asia Pacific Region and 1,084 entries were received from 42 countries.

Shipyard Brewing Companyıs Chamberlain Pale Ale won a Silver award in Class 3 ­ Ale Packaged - British Style Pale Ale. No Gold was given in this category. Last year, Chamberlain took home a Bronze medal in this same category.

Sea Dog Brewing Companyıs Sea Dog Bluepaw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale was awarded a Bronze in Class 17 ­ Fruit Beer Packaged. No Silver or Gold was given in this category. Bluepaw received this same award in last yearıs competition.

Master brewer Alan Pugsley oversees the brewing for both these companies. Sea Dog and Shipyard beer is available in over 35 states across the U.S.

Australian International Beer Awards
http://www.beerawards.com/pdfs/2008_final_beer_catalogue.pdf

Shipyard Brewing Company - http://www.shipyard.com

Sea Dog Brewing Company - http://www.seadogbrewing.com

Contact:
Tami Kennedy
207-761-0807 x7135
tami@maine.rr.com