Cedar Brewing Company Awarded World Beer Championship's Bronze Medal

Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Brewing Company's Black Cobra Stout was awarded the bronze medal in the dry stout category at the 2002 World Beer Championships competition held in Chicago, IL. The Black Cobra Stout is designed and brewed by the Cedar Brewing Company's Brewmaster, Mike Snyder, who has been brewing the ale since the brewpub's inception seven years ago in 1996.

Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Brewing Company's Black Cobra Stout was awarded the bronze medal in the dry stout category at the 2002 World Beer Championships competition held in Chicago, IL. The Black Cobra Stout is designed and brewed by the Cedar Brewing Company's Brewmaster, Mike Snyder, who has been brewing the ale since the brewpub's inception seven years ago in 1996. The World Beer Championship judges describe the world class stout as "Light brown hue. Smoky and burnt aromas follow through on a crisp, medium-bodied palate with a quick and lightly hoppy finish." Currently the Black Cobra Stout is available on tap at the Cedar Brewing Company and at the Old Chicago restaurant in Coralville, IA.

Since 1994, the World Beer Championships have been conducted by Chicago's Beverage Testing Institute (BTI), an independent company without affiliation to brewers, associations or any brewing event that specializes in flavor evaluations. The January to December competition judges approximately 1,000 beers each year. Over the years, BTI buying guides have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast, All About Beer, Restaurant Hospitality, Wine & Spirits, International Wine Review, AOL, epicurious.com, women.com, and many others. Additional information about BTI is available at http://www.tastings.com

About Cedar Brewing Company:

The Cedar Brewing Company, 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA was founded in February 1996 as the first establishment where beer was commercially brewed in Cedar Rapids since the Magnus Brewing Company closed its doors due to prohibition in 1917. Under the ownership of Rebecca Mumaw Smith and Bradley W. Smith, they continue the Cedar Brewing legacy of providing outstanding microbrews, high quality food and one of Cedar Rapids most unique customer dinning experiences. Brewmaster, Mike Snyder, continues to handcraft the many types of ale that are the signature of Cedar Brewing Company.

The restaurant seats approximately 150 and provides a variety of freshly grilled foods, dry-rub, slow smoked BBQ ribs, specialty pastas, appetizers, soups, salads and the return of daily lunch and dinner specials this winter. In addition to the four main ales on tap, several seasonal brews are also featured. While enjoying the food, drink and socializing, customers can also test their brainpower with the National Trivia Network (NTN) or enjoy watching a favorite sporting event on one of the 17 televisions.

The Black Cobra logo for use in your publications is located at http://www.beerstuff.com/cbc/2003bcs.jpg

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