Cedar Brewing Company Taps Their Scottish Ale Tilted Kilt, Today

Cedar Rapids, IA---Cedar Brewing Company's annual release of their Scottish Ale, Tilted Kilt starts today kicking off the Spring Celtic Celebration of St. Patrick's Weekend.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 14, 2003
Contact: Bradley W. Smith, (319) 378-9090 or (319) 533-8063

Cedar Rapids, IA---Cedar Brewing Company's annual release of their Scottish Ale, Tilted Kilt starts today kicking off the Spring Celtic Celebration of St. Patrick's Weekend. First introduced in March of 1999; Brew Master Mike Snyder's Tilted Kilt Scottish style ale contains about 20% German Munich malt, is a copper colored ale with chocolate and caramel body with a lingering slightly sweet finish. This popular ale contains approximately 4.4% alcohol by weight.

History
The history of brewing in Scotland stretches back even further than the ancient Sumerians that renowned beer expert, Michael Jackson, wrote so much about the work of Dr. Solomon Katz, an archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania who interpreted stone tablets dating from 3,400 B.C. -- the tablets turned out to be a recipe for brewing beer. Supposedly, the ancient Scottish Highlands Picts were making ale in Scotland back around 6,500 B.C. and they were using grist of barley and heather well before the Romans invaded in 43 A.D.

Today, Scottish style ales have a smoothness about them that makes their malty flavor profiles unique and as if plaid kilts and bagpipes weren't enough to establish Scotland's claim to a distinctive identity of its own, their traditional ale styles are worlds away from the hoppy ales of neighboring England. Make no mistake; Scottish Ale has a tradition of having a big bold taste with a wee heavy style!

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 new ownership of Rebecca Mumaw Smith and Bradley W. Smith, they continue the Cedar Brewing legacy of providing superior microbrews, high quality food and a unique customer experience. Brew Master, 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 daily specials. In addition to the four main ales on tap, several seasonal brews are also featured. While enjoying the food, drink and socializing, customers can test their brainpower with the National Trivia Network (NTN) or enjoy watching a favorite sporting event on one of the 17 televisions.

Cedar Brewing Company - "The Cedar Rapids Place To Be."

Additional information is available at www.cedarbrewing.com
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