VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2011) - Russell Brewing Company (TSX VENTURE:RB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Russell Breweries Inc., was recognized with a 'Best Business Award' at the Surrey Board of Trade 13^th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards at the Sheraton Vancouver Guilford Hotel last night.

"We are very honoured to be recognized with this business excellence award by our local community," said Andrew Harris, President, Russell Brewing Company. "We have been producing award-winning beer since 1995 and we look forward to continuing to innovate and grow in BC – one of North America's leading craft beer markets."

Russell Brewing Company is a premium small-batch brewery located in the Strawberry Hill area of Surrey, British Columbia specializing in brewing high-quality flavourful ales and lagers. Russell Brewing Company in British Columbia and the Fort Garry Brewing Company in Manitoba are wholly owned subsidiaries of Russell Breweries Inc., is a public company trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "RB" (TSX VENTURE:RB). [ www.russellbeer.com ][ www.fortgarry.com ]

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