[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
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                 RECOGNIZING NEW GLARUS BREWING COMPANY

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of the New Glarus Brewing Company of New Glarus, 
Wisconsin.
  Small businesses provide the backbone of the American economy. Opened 
in 1993 by Daniel and Deborah Carey, the New Glarus Brewing Company has 
exemplified excellence in small business for ten years. The Careys' 
commitment to quality is demonstrated not only in the fine products of 
their successful brewery, but also by the numerous awards they have 
received.
  Since its inception, the New Glarus Brewing Company has won 
recognition both nationally and internationally for their microbrewed 
beverages. At this year's Great American Beer Festival, held recently 
in Denver, Colorado, the Careys' presence was felt among such 
nationally-known brewing giants as Miller and Anheuser-Busch. Beating 
out forty-three entries, and in what the Careys called ``. . . the 
biggest thing we have ever won . . .'', the New Glarus Brewing Company 
took home gold and silver awards in the fruit and vegetable beer 
category for their Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart brews, respectively.
  Even more impressive than national accolades is the noticeable 
cultural impact of this fine Wisconsin establishment. A marker of this 
pervasiveness can be seen in my own office in Washington, D.C. National 
awards and recognition combined with regional cultural contributions 
are truly reasons to be proud. An even better reason, however, are the 
thousands of Wisconsinites who enjoy the Careys' creations. I have had 
the honor to personally tour the New Glarus brewery. From this tour I 
learned that top-notch beers, such as Belgian Red and Spotted Cow, 
require high quality ingredients, outstanding staff, and remarkable 
ownership.
  The Careys' ability to combine product quality and business savvy is 
commendable and deserves recognition. I am proud to call the New Glarus 
Brewing Company a true Wisconsin favorite.

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