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 If you’ve heard anything about the Kaspar Schulz lately, you’ve probably wondered what the heck is that?  Basically, it’s the fancy name for our newest addition here at Big Rock; our pilot brewery. 

 

It’s a small brewery, stored within Big Rock’s main brewery and it allows us to experiment and play with new recipes. So far we’ve come up with a bunch of new brews, none that we’re completely ready to bring to the mainstream market, but we’re getting there. 

This mini-brewery really let’s us be expressive in the creation of new brews, and allows us to get really crafty! 

If you come for a tour, we’ll show it to you, but in the meantime, here’s a real quick photo tour by our Brewery Manager Jody, just to give you a look at what it’s all about! 

See you soon!

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Jody showing the inside of one of the Kaspar Schulz brew kettles, where the left over mash sits.

Jody cleaning out the Kettle and disposing of the mash to prepare for the next brewing process.

These are the fermentation tanks sepcifically for the Kaspar Schulz brews.

This is one of the Kaspar Schulz brews fermenting presently. It’s a Cherry flavoured Belgian Ale, yum!!

After the first stage of fermentation the pilot beers head to the next stage, the cold fermenting tanks.

And then, eventually we get to the testing time!

 

Want the Full Meal Deal?
Book your tour today by emailing us at tours@bigrockbeer.com or by calling 403.720.3239 or 1.800.242.3107

Thank you for giving us the gift of music.

We always say that when Noel isn’t busy shipping your beer he is busy making sweet tunes. Noel Johnson, Big Rock employee, has been busy indeed. He’s out there making it happen: booking shows, doing interviews and recently putting out a new CD.


Drews Reviews – Season 2 Ep. 21 – Noel Johnson Interview

Drew’s Reviews | MySpace Music Videos

Get your updates by joining him on Facebook. Make it your New Year’s resolution to check out one of his shows.

www.noeljohnson.com

 Just over a year ago Shelagh McNally had a very interesting observation. She realized that if you stacked two hay bales on top of each other they took on the shape of a beer can. From that simple thought came an award winning idea that not only gets tremendous attention from drivers across the province, it also enables us to strengthen our relationships with the farmers that grow the world’s best barley for our beer.

Last week the Canadian Marketing Association announced that the Hay Bale Program won a Silver award at their 35th Annual Canadian Marketing Awards

Congratulations to Shelagh, Karla, Curtis and all the farmers that have called and asked to proudly display a Big Rock beer can on their land for others to enjoy.

Your social calendar has probably started to fill with holiday parties. That is why we are taking the time to remind you to be responsible, while enjoying the “spirits” of the season.

And so we say, “Please don’t drink and drive.”

YOU! Don't Drink and Drive!

Coaster

Our friends at the Calgary Police Service and Associated Cabs have been working with us to develop this campaign  that will run in approximately 100 bars and restaurants in Calgary.

Hopefully, having the coasters and posters up in local pubs, bars and restaurants we will keep the message top of mind – especially when people are in the midst of holiday celebrations and specifically right before they make a decision on how they are going to get home that night.

The Associated Cab phone number is prominently displayed on both the poster and the coaster to ensure the message is not only clear but that it helps the individual make the call to book a cab ride home.

Happy Holidays from Big Rock!

Big Rock has always maintained strong relationships with Canadian farmers. In this video Big Rock’s own tour guide (a.k.a. Beer Fairy in Training ) Karla takes the ‘Farm Virgin’ on a private tour of the Big Rock brewhouse, warehouse and tasting rooms.
Watch the video and learn more about how craft beers are brewed using the finest locally grown Alberta barley and wheat, of course.
Enjoy!