VANCOUVER, Canada - May 5, 2009 - Russell Brewing Company, a producer of premium craft beer in Western Canada, launches a new series of small-batch limited release beers. The first in the series is a classic India Pale Ale named - Russell IP'eh! It will be available in draught and 650ml bottles for a limited time.

Only 1,500 bottles will available for purchase through select specialty beer and wine stores such as Brewery Creek, Darby's Liquor Store, Firefly Fine Wines and Ales and Liberty Wine Merchants in Vancouver.

"Canadians love their IPA's so we chose a name that playfully pays homage to our national affinity with this style of beer" said Andrew Harris, President. "The name of the beer may be cute but the taste is seriously outstanding! Russell IP'eh is a well balanced beer with a true symmetry of bitterness and sweetness. It is a first beer from our limited edition brewmaster series".

For more information, please contact:

Angie Harris
Marketing Manager
Russell Brewing Company
Mobile: 778.846.2331