Fall Favorite Broken Rake Seasonal Amber Ale Gives Pyramid Fans Another Great Reason to “Break the Rake”

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pyramid Breweries Inc. (Pyramid) (NASDAQ:PMID) today announced the return of its popular Broken Rake Seasonal Amber Ale, for 2007. The reintroduction of this fall favorite gives craft beer drinkers a delicious reason to postpone fall chores like raking leaves.

“It’s crafted with autumn in mind, much like an Oktoberfest-style Märzen with hops reflecting a more Northwest character.”

Broken Rake added a new kick to its already celebrated recipe with the inclusion of Cascade hops. This gives the mahogany colored ale a more full-bodied and balanced flavor, while still maintaining its signature malty, sweet finish, making it the perfect accompaniment for a crisp fall afternoon.

“This ale is the perfect excuse to 'break the rake',” said Tom Bleigh, Northwest head brewer for Pyramid Breweries. “It’s crafted with autumn in mind, much like an Oktoberfest-style Märzen with hops reflecting a more Northwest character.”

“We’re happy to give Pyramid fans a reason to put off their chores this fall by bringing back Broken Rake for another harvest season,” said Simon Pesch, California head brewer for Pyramid Breweries. “It is perfect for crisp autumn evenings.”

Look for Broken Rake Seasonal Amber Ale in stores and on tap at your favorite watering hole as the leaves begin to change this August and continuing into harvest season through September.

About Pyramid Breweries Inc.

Pyramid Breweries Inc. is a leading brewer of specialty, full-flavored beers produced under the Pyramid and MacTarnahan's brand names. Pyramid’s family of unfiltered wheat beers continue to be honored by beer drinkers and judges, earning the most craft beer medals in the last decade at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Since its beginning, Pyramid beers have received a total of 33 medals at the GABF. The brewery has also received a total of 9 medals in international competition at the World Beer Cup.

The Company owns two alehouse restaurants adjacent to its full-production breweries under the Pyramid Alehouse and MacTarnahan Taproom brand names in Berkeley, California, and Portland, Oregon, respectively, and three alehouse restaurants in Walnut Creek and Sacramento, California, and Seattle, Washington. More information about Pyramid Breweries is available at www.pyramidbrew.com.