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From 1st of July 2005 Heineken Brewery LLC will become the authorized
importer and distributor of Guinness and Kilkenny brands in Russia. Heineken will start local production of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout under license in St Petersburg before July 2005.
Mr. Roland Pirmez, CEO Heineken Russia, comments: "Heineken becomes the first one to start brewing the real stout proposition brand on the Russian beer market. The consumer will be glad to notice decrease in retail price for locally produced Guinness Foreign Extra Stout. It is expected to be on the same level as for other brands in the international licensed beer segment".
Guinness Foreign Extra Stout will be produced and sold in 0.5 liter cans and 0.5 liter bottles. It will be brewed according to the old Irish recipe and technology standards, using only natural ingredients in the brewing process. Draught Guinness will continue to be imported from Guinness Ireland for marketing, sales and distribution in the on-trade. _________________________________________________________________________