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NEW 6-PACK FOR SHIPYARD BLUE FIN STOUT

PORTLAND, MAINE - (August 25, 2008) - For the first time since it was originally brewed in 1993, Shipyard Brewing Companyıs award-winning Blue Fin Stout is available in 6-packs and distributed nationwide. Until now, this beer has been available on draft, in 22 ounce bottles, and occasionally in 12 ounce bottles in Captainıs Collection, Shipyardıs variety 12-pack.

Blue Finıs packaging has been updated from the traditional image of Shipyardıs trademark ship, to an illustration of a Blue Fin Tuna emerging from the water. This illustration was done by Bruce Hutchinson and the packaging was designed by Chris Hadden.

Blue Fin is a classic Irish stout. Soft and spectacular in appearance, Blue Fin is full bodied with a dry roasted finish. Blue Fin is made with five different malts and four varieties of hops and has 4.7% alcohol by volume. This beer was originally introduced in 1993 at Federal Jackıs Restaurant and Brew Pub in Kennebunk, Maine where Shipyard Brewing Company first began before opening the brewery in Portland, Maine in 1994.

In 2005, Blue Fin took home a silver award at the Los Angeles County Fair. In 2003, this beer won a gold medal at the Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival.

Shipyard is located on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine and produces 12 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers. Its products are distributed in over 35 states.

Discover more at:

www.shipyard.com

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