Thomas Kemper Soda Co. Announces Expansion with Anheuser-Busch Wholesalers

PORTLAND, Ore.--(Business Wire)--
Thomas Kemper Soda Company, a Portland, Ore. based maker of premium craft brewed
soda, has entered into new distribution agreements with Anheuser-Busch wholesale
distributors in key expansion markets. New distributors include the Ben E. Keith
Company, Silver Eagle Distributing, Del Papa Distributing, and L&F Distributing
for the state of Texas. In addition, Union Beer Distributors (an L. Knife
Company) will launch Thomas Kemper Soda in New York City.

"We are proud to be associated with companies that have a tradition of
excellence," said Bill Germano, President and CEO of Thomas Kemper Soda Co. "We
believe that our premium sodas match up very well with their craft portfolios
and are excited to be working with such top-tier distributors. Demand for our
soda continues to grow but availability in these markets has always been
limited. Our new distribution partners will enable us to expand and better reach
our customers."

Already a leading premium soda brand in the Western U.S., Thomas Kemper expects
to expand its customer base and regional presence throughout 2009.

About Thomas Kemper Soda Co.

Thomas Kemper Soda Co. is an independent, employee-owned company that produces
classic varieties of craft-brewed cane sugar soda as well as premium low calorie
soda. The company got its start in the explosive craft microbrew scene of 1980`s
Seattle. Today, Thomas Kemper maintains the same Northwest spirit at its
Portland, Ore., headquarters and continues to bottle its soda in small batches.
Thomas Kemper products are available at grocery stores, finer retailers, and
restaurants throughout the Western U.S. with growing availability across the
rest of the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.tksoda.com.

Thomas Kemper Soda Co.
Yvonne Sablan, 503-517-8636
yvonne@tksoda.com

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