Canada: Lakeport Brewing expands distribution of top-selling Lakeport Honey Lager, Lakeport Pilsener & Lakeport Light

Lakeport Brewing Income Fund announced on January 10 that its top selling brands, Lakeport Honey Lager, Lakeport Pilsener and Lakeport Light, are now available in 24-pack bottle formats at 174 LCBO Combination Stores and 83 Northern Agency Stores. "We are very excited to offer Lakeport Honey Lager, Lakeport Pilsener and Lakeport Light, our best selling brands, to beer drinkers in smaller rural Ontario communities.

The popular 24-pack bottle size will allow even more beer drinkers the opportunity to buy our wonderful Lakeport brands," said George Croft, Lakeport's President. "Lakeport pioneered the '24 for $24' value segment. Recently our share of sales through The Beer Store, our principal retail channel, exceeded 10 percent for the first time. With the addition of the LCBO's Combination and Northern Agency stores, Lakeport is extending its retail market leadership in the value category of the take-home beer market," said Teresa Cascioli, Lakeport's Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

Lakeport Honey Lager is the No. 1 honey beer in Ontario. It provides a fresh distinctive flavour with an exceptionally smooth finish. Lakeport Pilsener is a well-balanced, clean, and crisp refreshing beer. Lakeport Light is the fastest growing light beer in Ontario with 4% alcohol by volume.

Lakeport Brewing Income Fund is an Ontario-based brewery focused on producing value-priced quality beer for the Ontario take-home market. Lakeport produces nine proprietary beer brands. Lakeport pioneered the "24 for $24" value segment. Its Lakeport Honey Lager is one of the top-selling brands in The Beer Store. Lakeport has more than 170 full-time employees at its production facilities in Hamilton, Ontario.

11 January, 2006