Cedar Brewing Company Announces; Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Repeal Of Prohibition

Cedar Rapids, IA - Seventy years ago on April 7th, thirteen years of prohibition came to an end in Cedar Rapids and the rest of the United States after great public pressure on the Roosevelt administration. Cedar Brewing Company celebrates the anniversary of the end of prohibition with a "Repeal" celebration during Happy Hour, Mondays through Thursdays throughout the month of April.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, April 7th, 2003
Contact: Bradley W. Smith, (319) 378-9090 or (319) 533-8063

Cedar Brewing Company Announces; Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Repeal Of Prohibition

Cedar Rapids, IA - Seventy years ago on April 7th, thirteen years of prohibition came to an end in Cedar Rapids and the rest of the United States after great public pressure on the Roosevelt administration. At that time, President Roosevelt asked Congress to modify the Volstead Act to allow 3.2% alcohol beer to be sold with a federal tax, and Congress agreed. Just minutes after midnight on April 7, 1933, a beer truck sporting a sign that read, "President Roosevelt, the first real beer is yours," delivered two cases of legal beer to the White House.

Cedar Brewing Company celebrates the anniversary of the end of prohibition with a "Repeal" celebration during Happy Hour, Mondays through Thursdays throughout the month of April, with beer and wine features paired with Cedar Brew's great appetizers. Cedar Brewing Company's Managing Partner, Bradley Smith, commented, "Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition and the return of spring at Cedar Brewing Company, Cedar Rapid's only Brew Pub Restaurant. We are featuring our award-winning micro-brewed beers and extensive list of wines paired with our delicious appetizers." Cedar Brewing Company - "The Cedar Rapids Place to Be"TM

About Cedar Brewing Company:

The Cedar Brewing Company, a full service Brew Pub Restaurant located at 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA was founded in February 1996 as the first establishment in Cedar Rapids where beer was commercially brewed 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 are continuing the Cedar Brewing legacy of providing outstanding microbrews, high quality food and wine, at one of Cedar Rapids most unique dinning experiences. Award-winning Brew Master, Mike Snyder, continues to handcraft the many types of ale that are the signature of Cedar Brewing Company.

The Cedar Brewing Company Brew Pub Restaurant seats approximately 150 and provides a very large variety of freshly grilled chicken, steak, seafood, Memphis style dry-rub, Slo-Smoked BBQ ribs, specialty pastas, Cajun dishes, appetizers, soups, salads and the return of daily lunch and dinner features. With over 10 micro brewed ales on tap, there are always seasonal brews featured each season. In addition to the great beers, wines and food, Cedar Brewing Company is a great casual experience to social with friends, family or customers. While visiting Cedar Brew, 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 or big screens.

Additional information is available at http://www.cedarbrewing.com
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