Alström Brothers plan on enticing attendees into thinking and drinking
locally at the New England Beer Fest.

Did you know that New England is home to roughly 125 breweries and brewpubs,
with well-over 1,500 different beers being crafted each year? Don't worry,
most people don't. But that's about to change!

BeerAdvocate.com is proud to announce Saturday, May 7, 2005 as the date for
its first "New England Beer Fest" in Boston, MA. Attendees will enjoy the
beery tastes of New England's six states, and have the unique chance to
learn more about New England brewing.

"There hasn't been a regional beer fest like this in over 6 years," stated
Todd Alström, Co-Founder of BeerAdvocate.com. "Our goal is to bring more
awareness to the local craft beer scene, showcase the incredible diversity
within the region, and entice beer lover's to start thinking and drinking a
bit more locally."

In addition to the outstanding line-up of regional beers, the New England
Beer Fest will feature special guest speakers from each New England state,
artisanal cheeses from New England cheesemakers, and other delicious local
foods.

"American's are spoiled by a massive selection of imports, both foreign and
domestic, and often forget about all of the great beer that's being brewed
right in front of them," added Jason Alström, Co-Founder of
BeerAdvocate.com. "It's important to show support for your local beer
scene."

BeerAdvocate.com's New England Beer Fest is being held on Saturday, May 7,
2005 at The Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts in Boston, MA.
Tickets go on-sale January 31, 2005.

New England Beer Fest is part of BeerAdvocate.com's ongoing Better Beer Fest
Series, which is dedicated to bringing awareness to the better beer scene
through education and respect.

For more info: http://beeradvocate.com/fests/