Tilted Kilt Scotch Ale will be available on draft and in festive plaid packaging (6 pack and 12 pack) from February through Mid-April, 2003.

True to the traditional Scotch Ale recipes, Tilted Kilt is generous on the malts. The hearty brew features a skillful blend of seven varieties of brewers' barley that create a bonnie burgundy color and full-bodied character. A gentle hint of smoked malt balances the malty sweetness and complex chocolaty flavors resulting in an exceptionally smooth and thoroughly robust ale. Appealing to beer enthusiasts and judges alike, Tilted Kilt brought home a silver medal, the highest medal awarded in the Scottish-style Ale category, at the 1999 Great American Beer Festival.

"Tilted Kilt's smooth malt flavor offers a hearty beer for warming up to the spring months," notes Pyramid Marketing Manager Maggie Ward-Smith. "With its rich mouthfeel, myriad of malts and unique Scottish character, it presents a flavorful choice for consumers seeking a truly unique seasonal beer."

Alongside the brew, Tilted Kilt arrives with a wealth of Scottish promotional support and festivities. Beginning February 1st, consumers visiting www.PyramidBrew.com will find interactive "Speak Like a Scotsman" film shorts containing humorous language lessons from men donning kilts. Also on the site are authentic Scottish recipes featuring Tilted Kilt Ale as well as a variety of seasonal merchandise including rugby shirts and pint glasses. In addition, the Pyramid Alehouses (located in Seattle, Berkeley and Walnut Creek) will be hosting "Tilted Tuesdays" where for a special price customers can drink like a Scotsman and take home their logo'd Tilted Kilt pint glass for future enjoyment. Tilted Tuesdays will also feature lively Celtic music, Scottish-themed menu specials and festive decor.

Tilted Kilt is one of four award-winning seasonal beers by Pyramid. Summer features the refreshing Pyramid Curve Ball Kolsch, fall welcomes the robust Pyramid Broken Rake Amber Ale and winter is accompanied by the robust Pyramid Snow Cap Ale.

Since 1984, Pyramid has been creating a variety of award winning hand-crafted seasonal and year-round beers that are brewed daily at the Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse in Seattle, WA and at the Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse in Berkeley, CA. Pyramid is part of the Pyramid Breweries family of craft beverages.