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THIS WINTER, WARM UP AT IRON HILL CHESTNUT HILL WITH SEASONAL RELEASES AND A FESTIVE BREWMASTER’S DINNER

CHESTNUT HILL, PA – This month, head brewer Paul Rutherford of Iron Hill & Restaurant (8400 Germantown Avenue, 215-948-5600) will host two exciting beer-driven events: his Fire & Release Party, featuring two “fire-inspired” and two “ice-inspired” original new ; and a seasonal Brewmaster’s Dinner featuring wintry beers and hearty, comforting cuisine. These events are a perfect opportunity for new King of the Hill members to get to know their head brewer, and also a great time for would-be members to enroll in the extravagant new rewards program for Iron Hill fans, introduced in late 2012. “During the winter months, we love to stay warm with full-bodied beers and rich comfort foods,” says Rutherford. “Our Fire & Ice Release Party and Brewmaster’s Dinner are perfect ways for our guests to join us and celebrate our favorite things: great food and great beer.” Fire & Ice Release Party On Friday, January 11 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Rutherford will host the Fire & Ice Release Party, featuring four special beers: Fire-Inspired Smoked Weizenbock, an amber-colored, full-bodied with banana and clove flavors and smoked character from malt smoked on beechwood chips; Fire-Inspired Rauchbier, a Bamburg, Germany-style amber made with beechwood smoked malt for a smoky aroma and flavor; Ice-Inspired Rasputin’s Revenge, a very special version of their full-bodied ; and Ice- Inspired Hopsicle, a higher gravity version of an American IPA brewed entirely with malt and the Japanese hop variety Sorachi Ace, plus citrus-y and pine-y American . Beers will be available on a pay- as-you-go basis, and King of the Hill members will enjoy special complimentary food pairings with each beer. Brewmaster’s Dinner Then, on Tuesday, January 29 beginning at 7 p.m., Rutherford will host his Brewmaster’s Dinner, featuring five courses from Executive Sous Chef Jared Cannon, plus beer pairings with each course. For $65 per person, including beverages, tax and gratuity, guests will enjoy: Firecracker Jumbo Shrimp with sweet potato, Swiss chard and citrus butter sauce, paired with Belgian , a medium-bodied, copper-colored Belgian-style session ale; Rye Bread-Crusted Diver Scallops with braised oxtrail rigatoni and natural reduction, paired with Constanza, an amber-colored ale which is brewed with a significant portion of rye malt and spiced with caraway seeds that results in a bready malt center with a dry spicy finish; 21-Hour Short Rib Spring Roll with smoked plantain puree and roasted tomato salad, paired with Smoked Weizenbock, an amber-colored, full-bodied ale with banana and clove flavors and smoked character from malt smoked on beechwood chips; (Intermezzo) Berliner Weiss Sorbet with lemon, sea salt and liquid nitrogen; Petite Filet Mignon with melted gorgonzola cheese, Lyonnaise potatoes, mushroom duxelle and mocha cream, paired with Russian Imperial Stout, a full-bodied stout with complex character and wonderful balance; and Trio of Cherry Cheesecake Truffles with graham cracker, bing cherry jam and dark chocolate, paired with Funkadelic Cherry , a chocolate-y English-style brown ale aged on 350 pounds of dark sweet cherries, then aged in a red wine barrel with wild yeasts for one year.

Both events are a terrific opportunity for new King of the Hill members to enjoy their expanded rewards program: Lower Membership Price of just $25 for new and renewing members; More Ways to Earn Points, including points for both visits and purchases; Faster Rewards such as $25 for every 250 points accumulated; Companion Cards, the option to link a second rewards card to an existing account; Free Gifts for members on their birthdays; Signature Handmade Mugs for use in all Iron Hill locations; Invitations to Club-Only Events such as tastings and parties; Direct Contact via email with head brewers; and Online Point Tracking and member profile to further customize the experience. More information about King of the Hill, including membership applications, will also be available at both events. Founded by home brewers Kevin Finn and Mark Edelson and restaurateur Kevin Davies in Newark, DE in 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has blossomed from one restaurant and brewery to nine locations across the mid-Atlantic with a tenth location in Voorhees, NJ scheduled to open in 2013. Each restaurant is dedicated to producing and serving top-quality hand-crafted beers and cuisine in a warm and hospitable setting, and all are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information about Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, or to make a reservation at any of their nine locations, please visit www.ironhillbrewery.com, follow them on Twitter @ironhillbrewery and @IronHillCH, and like them on Facebook. # # #