Blog Archive

A bit about the new bigrockbeer.com.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Big Rock has a colourful story to tell. To share our story, we’d like to present to you our new website: bigrockbeer.com. As we continue to “go back to our roots”  we’ve discovered that our online...

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Ahhh, it’s Eddies season again.

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Every year we like to sit back and watch the chaos as Eddies producers scramble to get their entries in. Yesterday was that day… April 1- the last day to submit entries. Picture it: A peaceful...

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Our Brewery Manager Jody says, "Cool flick."

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Our brewery manager recommended a movie today: “Bottle Shock”. (He was likely inspired - like a young child who watched Top Gun for the first time.) The movie, based on a true story, followed some of...

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Documentary: Beer Wars

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

There is a new documentary called “Beer Wars” that would also be a cool flick. On April 16 there is a one-day preview in 400+ theatres in the U.S. - but no screenings in Canada. I actually called the...

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We Chose The Best Festival Field Reporters!

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

You may or may not of already heard about these two gals who were selected as the Big Rock Festival Field Reporters. If you have heard about them you may be wondering how they got this sweet gig....

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Green is all the rage. We get it.

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Brewmaster

Recently we recruited employees from all departments to lead our Sustainability Management Team. This group has been tasked to help us identify opportunities for improvement. For example, the...

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Found 300+ Eddies Tickets

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Yes, it's true. Tickets to the 2009 Big Rock Eddies are still available - contrary to what you may have heard. (Please contact www.ticketmaster.ca to reserve your tickets to the 2009 Eddies today!)...

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This weekend: Sunny and warm.

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Brewmaster

This weekend should be sunny and warm – so try to get outside and enjoy a few beers. While I watch hockey and get started on some of my yard work I plan to kick back with a few Pale Ale and some...

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Shale Ale: Geologists, paleontologists and other rock hounds are crazy for this beer.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

On Monday we provided the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation with a limited edition label to celebrate their 100th anniversary of the discovery of one of the countries greatest scientific treasures...

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BIG ROCK UNTAPPED Artist Michael Bernard Fitzgerald LIVE June 5 at The Jack Singer

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Calgary needs more live shows like this one. Get tickets, show up at the Jack Singer and grab a Grasshopper or a Trad. A great night for sure. Seriously, if you live in Calgary get out there and do...

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