Russell Breweries Inc. Announces Results of 2011 Annual General Meeting

Jan 5, 2012

RUSSELL BREWERIES INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX.V:RB), a producer of premium craft beer, announced today that the Company held its Annual and Special General Meeting (AGM) on December 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia. All the resolutions submitted to the shareholders at the 2011 AGM were duly passed.

The particulars of matters voted upon at the meeting are set out in more detail in the information circular of the Company, dated November 14, 2011. The results of the vote include the re-election of Andrew Harris, Brian Harris, Paul Robertson, Richard Shier, and Robert Murray as directors of the Company.

Manning Elliott LLP was re-appointed as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration.

The shareholders approved the Companys 2012 Incentive Stock Option Plan pursuant to which the Company has authorized the reservation of up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company for the grant of options from time to time to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company.

Russell Breweries Inc. produces premium beers in Western Canada in breweries located in British Columbia and Manitoba. All products are held to the highest quality standards, brewed without any preservatives, ensuring that the passion that goes into crafting the beers comes through in the taste. Russell Breweries Inc. is a public company trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "RB".

For more information, please contact:
Russell Breweries Inc.
Brian Harris
CEO
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