BeerAdvocate to Host the East Coast's Largest American Craft Beer Fest

At the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA

(Boston, MA - January 2008) In keeping with their self-elected duty to
bring better beer to the masses, BeerAdvocate founders and brothers
Jason and Todd Alström are crafting something big.

Held on June 20 & 21 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, the
first annual "American Craft Beer Fest" (ACBF) will feature 3-sessions,
invite upwards of 75 breweries, and serve at least 300 craft beers with
an expected attendance of 15,000 appreciators of beer.

"It's time," stated Todd Alström, "It's time the East Coast had a
large-scale, world-class event that not only celebrates the creativity
and growth that's occurring amongst America's craft brewers, but puts
the respect back into beer." The latter being a reference to their
personal motto "Respect Beer," in which the brothers urge consumers to
appreciate the brewer's art respectfully through support, beer
education, and responsible enjoyment.

In addition to tasting a wide-variety of beer, ACBF will offer attendees
plenty of beer education, including guest speakers, beer & food
pairings, one-on-one opportunities to interact with actual brewers, and
networking opportunities for beer industry professionals to help them
support and bring more awareness to craft beer.

"We're excited to be working with our partner Harpoon Brewery, the
Seaport team, and craft brewers in bringing the East Coast a destination
event that we hope to grow into one of the largest beer fests in
America," added Jason Alström. "Craft beer, its growing number of loyal
followers, and the region are ready for an event like this."

Tickets go on-sale in February.

American Craft Beer Fest is a BeerAdvocate & Harpoon Brewery
partnership. For general information, please contact the Alström Bros
( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). For sponsorship and marketing opportunities,
contact Jeff Lawrence ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at Boston's Weekly Dig.
http://beeradvocate.com/about

Related Links:
http://harpoon.com http://weeklydig.com http://seaportboston.com

###

Just wanted to say best of luck with this, this is a HUGE undertaking and hopefully eveything all comes together.

Cheers,

Devon

Huge step up, Jason! Good luck. I'll be in attendance, I know that much.

Big difference between 15k and 2500. Best of luck!

Are you guys at all concerned about the GABF, which is less than 3 months away from yours?