2007 REPORTS > CANADA - March 26, 2007
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British Columbia offers a winning brew  
Kazuko Komatsu, president and CEO of Pacific Western Brewing Co.
Marking its 50th year of brewing beer in Prince George, British Columbia, Pacific Western Brewing Co. remains focused on its vision for the future, strengthening its reputation as a producer of top-quality beer made by the region’s largest Canadian-owned microbrewer.

‘‘Our natural spring water, used in all of our products, is located in an aquifer that runs beneath our brewery,’’ says CEO Kazuko Komatsu. ‘‘This water flows from the Rocky Mountain system and has an excellent balance of minerals for health and well-being.’’

In the course of its history, Pacific Western has garnered several accolades from the brewing industry. In 2005, its Natureland Organic Amber Ale bagged the Gold Medal at the Brewing Industry International Awards in Munich.

Pacific Western Brewing Company’s Amber Ale has won several awards in the last few years.

‘‘Building upon our successes and vision for the future, PWB is introducing its Natureland Organic ales and lagers, as well as a premixed energy drink, ‘Wild Thing,’ to Japan and other countries in Asia,’’ says Komatsu.

In addition to alcohol-based beverages, PWB’s Natureland Products Ltd. subsidiary is introducing a unique line of nonalcoholic drinks dubbed EnergyMax (an all-natural and organic energy drink) and Pureian (a pure spring water). PWB welcomes inquiries from interested local distributors.

www.pwbrewing.com
www.naturelandproducts.com

 
 
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