US brewer develops heavy Scotch ale

March 5, 2007: There is nothing timid about Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 4, the latest incarnation of the unique single-batch series from the oldest craft brewery in Texas, which will appear on store shelves this month.

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	Saint Arnold Brewing's ten brews are made and sold by the company's staff of 18 dedicated employees. The brewery was listed by USA Today as one of the "10 great places to see what's brewing in beer". Its brewery tour and tasting is offered every Saturday at 1pm.

Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 4 (9.5%) is described as a "wee heavy Scotch ale" and has been in development for more than two years. Despite being unfiltered, it boasts bright clarity that makes it easy to appreciate its deep ruby color and thick, tan head.

"This is a multifaceted beer with a body that is sweet and creamy, not thin and not heavy," said Brock Wagner, founder and chief executive officer of Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company. "Although each Divine Reserve recipe is unique and will never be repeated, they do have one thing in common. They are all big, strong, intense beers that challenge the way people think about beer."

Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 4 will be available for a very limited time in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. About 800 cases have been produced.

Saint Arnold Divine Reserve features small batches of high-quality, full-flavored beer. Each new batch features a completely different recipe and is distinguished from its predecessors by the batch number on the neck label. Approximately 800 cases of Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 4 have been produced.