Congrats Damian! - Al From: Emily Rinde [mailto:erinde@gdbagency.com] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:34 AM To: alboyce(a)comcast.net Subject: Summit's Damian McConn promoted to head brewer Hi, Al: Summit is proud to announce that brewer Damian McConn has been promoted to the position of head brewer. Full details on McConn's new role, as well as his background, read below. Please let me know if you would like any additional information or to speak to McConn. Thanks! Emily Rinde On behalf of Summit Brewing 612-547-5030 Erinde(a)gdbagency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summit's Damian McConn promoted to head brewer ST. PAUL, Minn. - (Feb. 7, 2013) - Summit Brewing Company today announces that brewer Damian McConn will be taking on the title and role of head brewer. McConn's new position will include oversight of the brewing department, training of new personnel, new product development and brand ambassadorship. "It's very exciting to be a brewer in Minnesota as the local craft beer scene continues to grow and expand," said McConn. "I'm honored to have the opportunity to play an increasing role in Summit's contribution to that growth." McConn's interest in the brewing and distilling industries began with a high school research project on the Cassidy Brewery and Distillery in his native Kildare, Ireland. He then completed an honors degree in Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, followed by stints at Ireland's first craft brewery and at the Guinness brewery in London. After moving to Minnesota in 2000, McConn spent three years as head brewer at Sherlock's Brewpub before joining Summit in 2003 as a production and project brewer. For more information on Summit's beers and brewers, visit www.summitbrewing.com <http://www.summitbrewing.com/> . Summit Brewing Company Founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1986, Summit Brewing Company has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Summit's beers are currently available in 17 states including Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 12 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal beers, and the limited release Unchained Series. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement. ###