Bison Brewing Launches 2009 Reunion-A Beer for Hope Kick-Off event at The Bistro in Hayward Tuesday, September 8 with Bison President Dan Del Grande & Reunion Co-Founder Alan Shapiro

Berkeley, California & Seattle, Washington Now in its third year, Reunion – A Beer for Hope has welcomed four regional breweries as production partners for 2009. Bison Brewing, headquartered in Berkeley returns for its third year. Joining Bison are Terrapin Brewing in Georgia, Pizza Port Brewing in Southern California, and Elysian Brewing in Seattle.

The 2009 Reunion beer is a Double Wheat Ale with a hint of lemon, based on the original Pete’s Wicked Summer BrewR. The recipe for this year’s brew was conceived by Pete and Brian “Spike” Buckowski of Terrapin. Each brewer has adapted that recipe to meet the requirements of their production facility and place their individual stamp on the beer. It is available in draft only.

Bison President and brewer Dan Del Grande describes their version of Reunion as hazy golden with a pronounced citrus nose. Fruit and subtle spice notes dominate the pallet, with a rich, soft finish. It is brewed with Pale Malt Torrified Wheat, Accidulated Malt, Weyerman Wheat and Great Western White Wheat. It is bittered with Sorachi Ace hops and spiced with orange peel, lemon grass, rhubarb root and coriander. 7.2% alcohol by volume.

“I am thrilled to have Bison return as a brewing and fundraising partner for 2009,” noted Reunion co-founder Alan Shapiro. “Since we created this project in 2007 they have been an enthusiastic partner and I look forward to tasting another fantastic Bison beer.”

“As in the past two years, Pete’s original recipes inspired me to brew some exceptional beers in tribute to Virginia and all those who battle cancer. It is my pleasure and honor to add in this small way to the cause.” added Del Grande.

Bison and the Reunion team will officially launch this year’s release with a public event at The Bistro in Hayward, CA (1001 B St. Hayward, CA 94541) starting at 6p on Tuesday, September 8. Joining Del Grande from Bison will be Reunion project Co-Founder Alan Shapiro of SBS Imports, a Seattle-based specialty beer & cider importer. Attendees will have the opportunity to get a collectible Reunion ’09 pint glass featuring all four brewery logos with their purchase of the beer. Proceeds from the event will go directly to The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research (www.imbcr.org) the beneficiary of the profits generated by Reunion.

Reunion Double Wheat Ale will be sold at on draft only at approximately 15 pubs and bars in the Bay Area. Bison will be making a donation to IMBCR for every keg sold. As these locations are confirmed they will be posted at www.reunionbeer.com/myelomalinks.php. For additional information on Reunion-A Beer for Hope please visit www.reunionbeer.com. For additional information on Bison Brewing please visit www.bisonbrew.com. Artwork attached. Contact: Alan Shapiro SBS Imports alanmshapiro@sbs-imports.com Dan Del Grande Bison Brewing delgrande@bisonbrew.com

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