Ribstone Creek Lager earns gold medal

The 2014 Calgary BeerFest was a historic one for Ribstone Creek Brewery.

In just its second year of full-scale production, Ribstone Creek Lager earned a gold medal in the category of Best Light Lager, a huge achievement in a genre crowded with top-notch brews.

"This is an incredible achievement for us. Our team is deeply honoured," said David Helm, Ribstone Creek's Alberta Sales Manager. "As a relatively new player on the Alberta beer scene, recognition like this goes a long way in putting us on the map."

At the 2014 BeerFest, a panel of beer judges deliberated over brews in 20 different categories. Each judge has been certified through the Beer Judge Certification Program, a rigorous course designed to promote beer literacy and appreciation.

While Ribstone Creek continues to roll out new brews - like the new Lone Bison IPA - President Don Pare said the lager has always been the rural brewey's flagship product.

"We've always believed our lager to be a premium beer with broad appeal," said Pare. "To have this kind of confirmation from judges at the Calgary BeerFest gives us all a real confidence boost."

This year marked the 10th anniversary for the Calgary festival.

About Ribstone Creek Lager:

A premium lager (5% alc./vol.) that combines an easy-drinking finish with a micro-brews attention to detail. It pours pale gold with bright, sparkling clarity and a soft blanket of white head. The aroma offers delicate, grainy malt sweetness supplemented by a light grassiness and a hint of floral hop.

Ordering information for vendors:

Orders for Ribstone Creek Lager in Alberta can be placed through Connect Logistics:

Kegs: 50L - $189 SKU #747067
Cans: 24 - 355 ml - $44.64 SKU #756559

More information:

http://calgarybeerfest.com/

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David Helm
Alberta Sales Manager
Ribstone Creek Brewery
dhelm@ribstonecreekbrewery.ca