The Red Lion Inn Debuts Berkshire Brew Beer Package

Local Beer package created in part to celebrate debut of Lion's Ale beer in partnership with Berkshire brewer Big Elm Brewery

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. July 12, 2013

Stockbridge, MA - July 12, 2013 - Catering to craft beer aficionados, The Red Lion Inn is pleased to offer a new package that combines the Berkshire craft beer scene with historic hospitality. “The Berkshire Brew” package in partnership with two local Berkshire breweries: Barrington Brewery and Big Elm Brewing.

“The Berkshire Brew” package includes:

• One night accommodations
• 2 Local Beer Tasting flights in the Lion's Den Pub
• A tour of the Barrington Brewery facility and a tasting of their seasonal brews.
• One 22oz bottle of the signature Lion's Ale by Big Elm Brewing, and one 22oz of Barrington Brewery's Berkshire Blond Ale
• 2 souvenir 16 oz. pint glasses

This package is available Monday-Thursday, now through October starting at $275 per room, taxes included.

“The Berkshire Brew” package was developed in part to celebrate the release of the Lion's Ale, a beer released in partnership with Berkshire brewer Big Elm Brewery.

The Lion's Ale was created in the style of traditional English pub ale, with a rich amber color, a smooth flavor complimented by malt and toffee with a refreshingly dry finish. Over 3,000 gallons have been brewed so far, making this one of Big Elm Brewery most popular offerings. “This project was a way for us to return to the roots of craft brewing in Northeast,” says Dan Thomas, sommelier for The Red Lion Inn. “When the Inn was a stagecoach stop and tavern, ale was the drink of choice and it came from the local brewer. We not only were able to help craft something that paired well with Inn's cuisine, but also partner with a great local brewer.”

Lion's Ale is currently available on draught exclusively at The Red Lion Inn and the Lion's Den Pub, and in 22 ounce bottles at neighboring Elm Street Market. Big Elm Brewery is looking to offer Lion's Ale in cans in early 2014.

For a behind-the-scenes account of the making of Lion's Ale by sommelier Dan Thomas, check out www.redlioninn.com/the-lions-ale-a-beer-is-born.

The Red Lion Inn

A charter member of Historic Hotels of America and winner of the Wine Spectator award for over a decade, The Red Lion Inn (c. 1773) has been providing food and lodging to guests for over two centuries. With the addition of its ninth Village Guest House Maple Glen, the Inn offers 125 antique-filled rooms and suites, formal and casual dining with locally sourced ingredients, a gift shop featuring locally made items, a pub with nightly entertainment and a full range of amenities including free WiFi, a year-round heated outdoor pool, and in-room massage therapy. The Inn is recommended by National Geographic Traveler, The New York Times and The Boston Globe. For more information, contact 413-298-5545, or visit www.redlioninn.com.

Contact:

Stephanie Gravalese-Wood
Marketing & Communications Manager
The Red Lion Inn Stockbridge, MA
www.redlioninn.com