E-Malt.com News article: Canada, YT: Russell Breweries beers now available in Yukon Liquor stores

Russell Breweries, a producer of premium craft beer in Western Canada, said that its products are now available in Yukon Liquor stores across Yukon territory in Canada, Drinks Business Review communicated on March, 21.

Russell Breweries marketing manager Angela Fernandes said the company feels its products are going to be received well by the specialty beer drinker in the Yukon looking for a premium, full-flavourful product.

Russell Breweries produces beers in its two breweries located in British Columbia and Manitoba. The company claims that its beers are brewed without any preservatives. Russell is a public company trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'RB'.

The Yukon Liquor regulates the distribution, purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages in the Canadian territory of Yukon.

It came into existence in 1977 as a result of amendments to the Liquor Act. It currently operates six liquor stores and a central facility in Whitehorse.



22 March, 2011