BridgePort Brewing Company
BridgePort Brewing Company

PORTLAND, Ore. – October 1, 2008 – Bridgeport Brewing Company is teaming up with the Komen Race for the Cure of Oregon, SW Washington and Puget Sound® with ‘Case for the Cure.’ Throughout October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - BridgePort Brewing Company’s ‘Case for the Cure’ program will donate one dollar for each case of BridgePort Brewing product sold at participating retailers to Komen for the Cure of Oregon, SW Washington and Puget Sound®.

Consumers can reach for their BridgePort favorites, including BridgPort IPA, Blue Heron Pale Ale, ESB, Black Strap Stout, Ropewalk Amber Ale and Ebenezer, at participating Portland and Seattle area grocery retailers such as Zupans, Whole Foods, New Seasons, Fred Meyer, QFC, Thriftway and Albertsons.

BridgePort Brewing Company
BridgePort Brewing Company
In addition, the Brewery will also be participating in something new this year, ‘Pints for the Cure.’ BridgePort Brewing Company will donate a percentage of money for each BridgePort IPA, Blue Heron, Ebenezer, or Porter pint sold during Breast Cancer Awareness Month as part of it’s ‘Pints for the Cure’ promotion. Beer lovers can participate in this promotion by visiting BridgePort’s brewpub + bakery, BridgePort Ale House or local pub’s around Portland including Angelo’s, A & L Tavern, Hanigan’s, The Cheerful Tortoise, the Cheerful Bull Pen or Scotty’s Incorporated (Scholls Ferry Rd. location) and ordering their favorite BridePort brew on tap.

About the Susan G. Komen Foundation

The Susan G. Komen Foundation is the world’s largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure of Oregon, SW Washington and Puget Sound ®, this group has invested nearly $1 billion in their mission to “save lives, empower people, ensure quality care, and energize science to find the cures.” For more information about the Komen Race for the Cure of Oregon and SW Washington®, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Race for the Cure visit http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm.

About BridgePort Brewing Company

As Oregon's oldest craft brewery, BridgePort is celebrating its 24th anniversary this year. The brewery has reached this milestone by evolving from a microbrewery to a regional leader in the craft brewing market, while remaining faithful to its commitment to producing high-quality, innovative craft ales. The BridgePort family of ales includes IPA, ESB, Black Strap Stout, Ropewalk Amber Ale, Blue Heron Pale Ale, Old Knucklehead and seasonal beers, Beertown Brown, Haymaker Extra Pale Ale and Ebenezer Ale. BridgePort Brewery is located at 1313 N.W. Marshall St. For more information, call 503-241-7179 or visit www.bridgeportbrew.com.