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Craft Brewers Descend on Washington, D.C. for SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

Weeklong Celebration Transforms D.C. into the Nation’s Craft Beer Capital

Boulder, CO • June 6, 2011—Once again, craft brewers from across the U.S. made their pilgrimage to the nation’s capital to celebrate SAVOR Beer Week D.C., enjoy the benchmark of beer and food events and roll up their sleeves for a little old-fashioned politicking. The breadth of local events, SAVOR’s rapidly growing popularity and the level of involvement from the craft brewing community once again demonstrated the industry’s vitality and relevance.

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2011 SAVOR Media Advisory

June 3-4, 2011: SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

Brewers Association Adds Second Night to Popular Washington, D.C. Event

WHAT:

Now in its fourth year, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience returns to Washington, D.C. and expands from one to two nights. Presented by the Brewers Association (organizers of the Great American Beer Festival®), SAVOR, the benchmark of beer and food events, is a must-attend happening for beer lovers and foodies alike.

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2010 Post-Event Press Release

SAVOR Highlights Craft Beer & Food Pairing Trend

Brewers Association Launches “30 Pairings in 30 Days” Feature on CraftBeer.com

Boulder, CO • June 9, 2010 From all levels of the culinary world, a revolution is brewing: pairing food with craft beer. With the United States now boasting more than 1,500 breweries—the highest number since the pre-Prohibition era—the choice and diversity of craft beer has propelled increased interest in cooking with beer and pairing it with food. full release »

2010 SAVOR Media Advisory

The Benchmark of Beer and Food Events Sells Out to the Public in 10 Minutes

Boulder, CO • March 24, 2010

WHAT: The Brewers Association (presenters of the Great American Beer Festival℠ and CraftBeer.com) is returning to Washington, D.C. for the third SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience.SAVOR, the quintessential beer and food event, is a must-attend happening for fermented beverage lovers and foodies alike. Attendees will enjoy craft beers from 70 small and independent craft brewers who will personally pair their offerings with sweet and savory appetizers. Educational salons and private tasting salons will provide additional opportunities to interact with some of America’s most talked-about craft brewers.
WHEN: Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 7:30 – 11:00 pm
WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
WHY: As American palates continue to become more sophisticated, many have discovered that beer is the perfect complement to food. The National Restaurant Association Chef Survey (see results) recently cited “food-beer pairings” as the number five alcohol and cocktails trend to watch for in 2010 (“locally-produced wine and beer” topped that same trends list).

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