From left, Marco Debono – Brand Executive for Cisk, and the Malta 49ers, Sebastian Ripard and Benji Borg

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, through its beer brand, Cisk Excel, is supporting Sebastian Ripard and Benji Borg, or the Malta 49ers as they are better known, for their campaign to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

“The Malta 49ers and the sport of sailing are a perfect fit for the brand proposition that Cisk Excel offers. They are young, determined and passionate athletes practising an exhilarating sport, and their ultimate goal is to win gold for our country. Cisk Excel is proud to be supporting these Maltese athletes in their endeavours to conquer their Olympic dream and we wish them the best of luck in their campaign and their quest for gold,” said Marco Debono, Brand Executive for Cisk.

The Malta 49ers are fronting a marketing campaign for Cisk Excel that will run throughout the summer months.

Cisk Excel is a low-carbohydrate beer rich in the traditional Cisk character, with a 4.2% alcohol level but with 50% less carbs. Brewed using the best selection of quality malt and continental hops rich in the traditional Cisk character, Cisk Excel makes a fine quality addition to the Cisk range of beers. For more information visit: facebook.com/ciskexcel.

The Cisk range of beers includes Cisk Lager, Cisk Export Premium Lager, Cisk Excel Low Carbohydrate Lager and Cisk Extra Strong Lager, and is brewed and packaged by Simonds Farsons Cisk plc.