Oskar Blues:
Buzz Worthy Craft Beer

Oskar Blues, the Colorado brewer of zesty, hoppy Dale's Pale Ale, started canning its beers in 2002, two cans at a time on a table-top machine. Now, six years later, they have experienced their fifth straight year of significant growth! In 2007, the brewery grew 51%, making the company a growth leader among the nation’s craft brewers. Oskar Blues is expanding and opening a new facility in Longmont, Colorado. Production should begin in March of this year.

James Boag's Premium Lager Achieves an Australian Brewing First

In June 2007, James Boag's Premium Lager was awarded the Crystal Prestige award at the Monde Selection in Brussels. One of the most renowned beer awards, the Crystal Prestige award recognizes brands that have won gold medals during 10 consecutive years at the Monde Selection. Gold medals are awarded only to

those beers that meet the highest quality standards. Boag's was also recognized in Tasting Panel's October 2007 edition as one of the best Australian exports. Director of Sales and Marketing, Lyndon Adams says, "These awards are a testament to the Boag’s brewers who strive every day to make the world’s best beers."