It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
Dock Street Brewing Ignited the Micro Brew Revolution
That Changed The Beer Drinking Tastes Of America
Dock Street Celebrates 20th Anniversary October Thru End Of '05
-- Tastings & Music Events At Locations Throughout the Region --

PHILADELPHIA, PA 7/08/05 -- Early in the day on July 2nd at Live 8 in Philadelphia, the amazing image of Sir Paul McCartney, Bono and U2 playing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band flashed across the jumbotron screens live from London. As the opening lyrics
"It was twenty years ago today..." and the familiar melody flooded from the giant speaker systems up and down the Ben Franklin Parkway, more than a few eyes in the massive throng got misty.

As they served Dock Street Amber and Bohemian Dock Street Pilsner in the backstage hospitality area to stars, visiting celebs and VIPs, the words of the famous song held special significance for the founders of Dock Street Brewing Company.

This October, Dock Street Brewing begins celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Amazing as it seems "It was 20 years ago today..." that Dock Street was among a handful of small upstart brewing companies that ignited the micro-brew revolution across the United States.

"Back then the only choice for premium beer drinkers were imports. The major American brands had come dominate the entire U.S. market with uninspired beers," says Rosemarie Certo. "At the time it was only Sam Adams in Boston, Dock Street in Philadelphia, Sierra Nevada out west and a handful of small breweries in the Pacific Northwest who were offering an alternative to the major beer brands."

On the eve of this 20th year anniversary, Dock Street Brewing is poised for a major resurgence in the marketplace. Being selected as the official premium brew of Live 8 backstage hospitality was symbolically appropriate for the company's new vigor and excitement.

Watch for Dock Street special events at these locations celebrating 20th Anniversary parties from October thru the end of 2005. ROCK THE DOCK!
Grape Street
Electric Factory
Four Seasons Hotel
DOCKtoberfest
Nigel Richards 611 Party
Le Jardin
Constitution Center
Monte Carlo - Singles
Top Dog
KatManDu
The Pontiac
Bridget Foys
Kildare's
Philadelphia Fish & Co.
Kahunaville
Five Spot