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Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RB) announces that Mr. Perpinder Singh Patrola has been appointed to the Board of Directors and Mr. Robert Murray and Mr. Richard Shier have resigned as Directors.

"On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank Robert and Rick for their contribution to the company," said Brian Harris, CEO. "We look forward to working with Perpinder, our newest Director, and benefiting from his experience and expertise."

Mr. Patrola is a business lawyer practicing in the area of corporate/commercial and securities law. Mr. Patrola has represented companies on complex corporate matters, including initial and secondary public offerings, public and private mergers/acquisitions, and restructurings. Prior to launching his own law firm, Mr. Patrola worked at two of Canada's leading business law firms, in Toronto and in Vancouver. Mr. Patrola earned his undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia and a law degree from the University of New Brunswick.

Russell Breweries Inc. is a leading Western Canadian brewer. It brews, markets, sells and distributes a diverse portfolio of award-winning beers that are produced by its wholly-owned regional breweries: Russell Brewing Company in British Columbia and Fort Garry Brewing Company in Manitoba. Both breweries are dedicated to producing high-quality, flavourful ales and lagers. Russell Breweries Inc. is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:RB).

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