For Immediate Release

(Peterborough, ON, January 28, 2015)

Publican House Brewery, Peterborough’s premium craft brewery, is pleased to announce the opening of their new craft beer retail store. The retail store, located beside the brewery at the corner of Charlotte and Rubidge will mark the next phase of expansion for the brewery.

“We are working hard to maximize the brewery location and utilize the space we have in order to serve the community better,” said Matt Philips, Partner at Publican House. “This is the next step in our expansion with even more exciting changes to come later this year.”

The new retail store is currently open to customers and will host their grand opening on Saturday, January 31. The store features a large, well stocked cooler, Publican House merchandise, a tasting bar and a seating area where customers can enjoy some award winning brews. Consumers can sample the different styles of beer while learning about the brewing process from friendly and knowledgeable staff, and as always, the store is open daily to 11pm.

Publican House currently has two distinctbrews available year round: the award-winning Pub House Ale, our flagship brand at 4.8% ABV, is a traditional European style golden ale andSquare Nail Pale Ale, a west coast-style pale ale. Seasonal brews include High Noon, an easy and refreshing craft beer experience; Henry’s Irish Ale, at 5.5% ABV, this full flavoured ale is one of our winter warmers; O’Leerie Stout, espresso and chocolate notes combine in this 4.6% ABV indulgent winter seasonal; and Eight or Better, a Belgian stylestrong ale.

About Publican House

Located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario, the Publican House Brewery is a craft brewery brewing some of the finest and most interesting brews in Ontario. The brewery currently produces six distinct styles, some available year-round, others available seasonally, all masterfully brewed with natural wholesome ingredients. Publican House beers can be purchased at our retail store in 473 ml. cans and 1.9 litre growlers. Pub House Ale is also available at select Beer Store locations while Square Nail Pale Ale is available at select LCBO locations.

Available on-site at the Brewery is a tasting bar for consumers to sample the beers currently on tap. For the warmer months, there is also a patio for lounging and soaking up the sun while quenching one’s thirst.

Publican House masters the craft of brewing with the art of flavour. To learn more visit www.publicanhouse.com.

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To arrange an interview or to receive a sample, contact:

Kim Cranfield, Director, Marketing Events and Promotions

Publican House Brewery

(705) 933-9638