January 21, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SECOND ANNUAL CAMRA VANCOUVER BEER AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The Vancouver chapter of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale Society) BC is pleased to announce the results of our second annual Vancouver Beer Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in both local & regional brewing and beer service in B.C., this year's recipients exemplify the "Best of the Best" in British Columbia's thriving beer culture.

The 2007 Vancouver Beer Award recipients are:

Best Local Brewpub 2007
  1. Mission Springs Brewing, Mission
  2. DIX BBQ & Brewery, Vancouver
  3. Steamworks Brewing Co., Vancouver

Best Local Beer Cafe, Pub or Restaurant 2007
  1. The Whip Gallery Restaurant, Vancouver
  2. The Railway Club, Vancouver
  3. The Raven Neighbourhood Pub, North Vancouver

Best BC Brewery 2007
  1. Phillips Brewing Co., Victoria
  2. Storm Brewing Ltd., Vancouver
  3. Crannóg Ales, Sorrento

CAMRA Vancouver congratulates this year's winners for their dedication to showcasing the best of the brewing arts in this province. Through the innovation and craftsmanship of B.C.'s brewers, there has never been a better time to enjoy the ales, lagers and specialty beers of Western Canada.

Comprised of beer lovers, home brewers and brewing professionals, CAMRA BC is a membership organization that is dedicated to the promotion and responsible consumption of better quality beer.

With groups in Victoria, Vancouver, and throughout the province, B.C. beer lovers are invited to join CAMRA BC and to participate in the many brewing-related events held each year throughout our region. You can find out more about joining CAMRA BC at http://www.camra.ca/, where you can learn about upcoming meetings, beer festivals, promotions & events.

CAMRA Vancouver contacts:

Warren Boyer, President	homebrewboy@shaw.ca Tel: (604) 552-3634	Aly Tomlin, Corporate Liaison	bentley_23@yahoo.com Tel: (778) 834-6853
Shane Patrick, Vice President	Tel: (604) 589-8721	Rick Green, Secretary	bodger@istar.ca Tel: (604) 879-5548