Hundreds enter to win the 'name that beer' competition

Published: September 28, 2006

Freeport, Grand Bahama – With just one week to go the deadline is nearing for all entries into the Bahamian Beverage and Brewery Company, Name that Beer competition. “We are delighted about the participation of the local Grand Bahamians, I new it would be exciting – but the entrees we received so far are great!” exclaimed and excited James Sands, President.

For many Grand Bahamians the normal office talk of reality shows, news and politics have been replaced by the Bahamas Beverage and Brewery competition talk. Hundreds have entered the chance to win $3,000 and are certain they have the winning name for the best beer in The Bahamas.

The ‘Name that Beer’ competition began on September 1st and gave Grand Bahama residents the chance to win $3,000 by coming up with a winning name for the new brewery’s beer. Each resident is allowed three chances to enter the competition and will have the opportunity to win two lots of $3,000 as the brewery is looking for two names. Residents can enter on the official brewery website at www.bahamainbrewey.com, or mail in their ideas or drop their application at the companies marketing firm, Barefoot Marketing in Freeport. Residents must be over eighteen (18) and are allowed three chances to enter the competition.

“At the time of this press release over 900 entries have been emailed, dropped off and posted into the competition,” according to Sands, “there have been some fantastic names and some great ideas. When we pick the names we prefer, the Winners of the competition will be notified and then we will announce the names to the media,” added Sands. “The winners are going to have to be in the spotlight and have their ‘5 minutes of fame’. But the best part is the winners will get to be part of our celebrations too and of course will see their beer come off the brewery line and into local restaurants and bars.”

Sands also advised that locals keep checking the website at www.bahamianbrewery.com in the upcoming months for updates on the Brewery building and opening announcements. The company will also utilize all the email address they have received to keep these interested persons up to date with the brewery growth and of course advise them about employment opportunities, special events and eventually sales.

“We’re moving along nicely,” Sands, commented, “the footings of the building are in and the brewery is coming along as projected.” Sands a Nassauvian also noted, “I am really enjoying my return to Grand Bahama, everyone has been so welcoming to me and the response to this competition has been phenomenal. I want to thank everyone who has entered so far and those who need to enter, remind them they only have a week left, and of course wish everyone GOOD LUCK!”

Grand Bahama’s newest brewery is planning to open in 2007 and will be approximately 40,000 square feet. Construction on the 20 acres of land located at the intersection of Queen’s Highway and Grand Bahama Way began 3 months ago. This is a 100% Bahamian Owned business which will employ about 50 Bahamians to start with.



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