The Samuel Smith Salute: A call to toast the iconic British brewery that has played such a prominent role in the US craft beer revolution. Seattle, March 15, 2017 Remember – or imagine – what beer drinking was like in America 39 years ago, before the first Samuel Smith’s shipment arrived. There were about 85 breweries in the US and only one was a craft brewery. Imports were few, and almost all were pale lagers. Today, the American beer scene is the most dynamic on the planet. From April 16 - 22, 2017, many of our favourite beer spots will be saluting Samuel Smith, in the seventh annual Samuel Smith's Salute. Please join in: savor the benchmark beers from Samuel Smith’s, and recall the role that this splendid brewery has played inthe current great American beer scene. Build a display at your store; add a new Sam Smith beer or cider to your menu; write about Sam Smith on your blog - and raise a glass with us in April: Samuel Smith - handcrafted ales, lagers, and cider - Brewed Since 1758 - Imported since 1978. Check for events near you at merchantduvin.com #samsmithsalute Craig Hartinger - 253-656-0321 - craigh@mdvbeer.com 119 1st Ave. So. - Suite 400 - Seattle, WA 98104 Merchant du Vin, Specialty Beer Importers Since 1978 merchantduvin.com