The Golden Elixir is Back . . . Wild Rose Brewery’s CZECH PILZ

March 9, 2010 – Calgary, AB – Alberta craft brewer, Wild Rose Brewery, is looking forward to Spring and with it, the launch of their latest Seasonal Release, CZECH PILZ, on March 12, 2010. This straw coloured lager is crisp, clean and refreshing and sold out in only three weeks when it was released in 2009.

Once again, this lager has been crafted to satisfy. With a distinct hop aroma and flavour, Wild Rose CZECH PILZ entices with its easy drinkability. Canadian Superior Pilsener malt cleverly mingles with a generous blend of Saaz and Vanguard hops to create a pure and natural European-style Pilsener. The alcohol is 5.5% alc./vol.

When asked about how this brew of CZECH PILZ differs from last year’s interpretation, Wild Rose Brewer, David Neilly says, “This year we used Vanguard as the bittering hop compared to Hallertau hops.” Despite the success and popularity of last year’s brew, Neilly wanted to make the 2010 batch even better, “by using a new Bohemian yeast and by changing the hop profile our CZECH PILZ will be drier and more crisp than ever before.”

The official launch of CZECH PILZ will take place at the Wild Rose Brewery & Taproom on Friday, March 12th. Two cask conditioned kegs, each with the addition of a different variety of hops, will be tapped at 4:00pm MST. Crafted in limited quantities, Wild Rose CZECH PILZ will be available in 500ml flip-top bottles at select liquor stores in Alberta, on tap at a handful of watering holes including The Ship and Anchor in Calgary and at Wild Rose Brewery & Taproom.

Established in 1996, Wild Rose Brewery is a local Calgary craft brewery, which is passionate about creating great tasting beers, and is dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients. Available throughout Alberta in bottles and on tap, all of Wild Rose’s beers are all natural, unpasteurized and preservative free. This quality is reflected in Wild Rose Brewery’s brews including Wild Rose Velvet Fog, Wild Rose SOB, Wild Rose WRaspberry Ale, Wild Rose WRed Wheat, Wild Rose Brown Ale and Wild Rose IPA.

The Seasonal Release Program evolved from Wild Rose Brewery’s desire to brew small amounts of interesting beers to further educate Albertans about the vast range of beer styles. Crafted in limited quantities these unique brews are available only until each batch runs out.

Wild Rose Brewery & Taproom is located on the Currie Barracks at #2, 4580 Quesnay Wood Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7J3. www.wildrosebrewery.com