(Darron Welch - HeadBrewer, Todd Campbell - Staff Brewer, Jason Schoneman - Assistant Head Brewer)

Pacific City , Ore. — The Pelican Pub & Brewery won top honors over the weekend at the 26^th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF)—receiving three highly sought-after medals: Gold for Doryman’s Dark Ale in the American-Style Brown Ale category, Gold for MacPelican’s Wee Heavy in the Strong Scotch Ale category, and Silver for Kiwanda Cream Ale in the Golden Ale category.

The Pelican Pub & Brewery has won 21 medals at the GABF in the past 10 years. In 2000 and 2005 the Pelican Pub & Brewery was named “Small Brewpub of the Year,” and in 2006, “Large Brewpub of the Year.” Steady growth in beer sales and production has pushed the Pelican Pub & Brewery into the larger category.

“The Great American Beer Festival is the biggest beer competition in the world,” said Darron Welch, Head Brewer at the Pelican Pub & Brewery. “The level of competition is intense and quality of the beers is world-class. I’m thrilled with our performance this year!”

The Great American Beer Festival is essentially the national championships of beer—it is the world’s largest and most prestigious beer competition. Over 100 professional beer judges from around the globe spent three days evaluating 2,793 beers entered by 473 domestic breweries—making this year’s festival the most competitive yet. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded in 75 beer-style categories.

For more information on GABF and a complete list of 2007 winners, visit http://www.beertown.org/events/gabf/index.htm.

The Great American Beer Festival has been held every year since 1982 and is presented by the Association of Brewers not-for-profit educational, trade association for small and craft brewers. Its mission is to make quality beer and brewing knowledge accessible to all. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more.  The Association also hosts the bi-annual World Beer Cup^® and is based in Boulder , Colo. , U.S.A.

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