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From Cloverdale
International
PRESS RELEASE
Podkovan Lager and Podkovan Dark Czech Beer Now Available in the
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ALGONQUIN, IL and
Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, December 1, 2005 - Cloverdale
International announced today the launch of Podkovan Lager and Podkovan
Dark, its flagship beer brand from the Czech Republic.
Following great
success in the Czech Republic, Italy, Israel and Poland, Podkovan Lager
and Podkovan Dark are now available in select cities in the Midwest.
The Podkovan Brewery
is the second-oldest brewery in the Czech Republic. Located just 20
miles north of the capital city of Prague, the brewery lies in a
protected natural region named Kokorin Valley, a region of sandstone and
pines that is forever guarded by the twin-peaked Bezdez Mountain.
Production of
Podkovan beer dates to 1434, when local monks brewed the lager to ensure
they would have only the best beer for themselves. The tradition of
brewing this premium lager has persisted to this day through the use of
only the finest Czech hops and malts combined with the country’s pure
and natural spring water.
Commenting on the
event, Craig Hurley, Cloverdale International’s President and CEO, said:
“The launch of Podkovan Lager and Podkovan Dark today marks a
significant step in extending the brand’s reach to one of the most
important beer markets in the world. Award winning Podkovan Lager will
appeal to beer drinkers as one of the finest examples of an authentic
Czech beer with great taste that is still produced in the Czech
Republic.”
Podkovan Lager and
Podkovan Dark are currently available in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa in
16.9-ounce bottles and 20-bottle cases and in early 2006 will be
available in Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Hurley describes
Podkovan Lager as a bold, but hoppy traditional Czech golden pilsner at
4.7% alcohol by volume, while Podkovan Dark is light in texture and
smooth to drink despite its dark color and rich caramel aroma while
brewed with 3.8% alcohol by volume.
About Cloverdale
International
Cloverdale
International is a privately-owned U.S. specialty beverage importer
located in Algonquin, Illinois - just minutes from downtown Chicago and
O'Hare International airport, in the great heartland of the US. Since
being founded in 1997 the company has successfully leveraged established
contacts around the world to form the partnerships that make Cloverdale
International a preferred specialty beverage importer in the region.
Cloverdale International is proud to be the sole registered US
Manufacturer's Agent for the Czech Republic's Podkovan Lager and
Podkovan Dark.
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