Blog Category: Specialty Beers

BIG ROCK’S NEW DRESS CODE

Posted on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 by Big Rock Brewery

  Have you noticed anything different brewing over here at Big Rock recently? The next time you pick up a six pack , variety pack or order a bottle at the pub, take a closer look at what’s in your hand.

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When Brewers Unite!

Posted on Mon, Oct 25, 2010 by Big Rock Brewery

Big Rock Brewery has always prided itself on giving back, but when we can do it with others in the beer business, even better! Recently our Brewing Manager, Jody Hammell, took the trek up to Edmonton to take part in the annual Unity Brew along with several brewers from all over Alberta. Unity Brew was started three years ago by Michele

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It’s Baaaa-aaack!

Posted on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 by Big Rock Brewery

Back by popular demand and just in time for the festive holiday season, McNally’s Winter Spice will start making an appearance again on store shelves. For those of you who know it, we likely don’t have to remind you, but for those of you who are first-timers, let me give you a sense of what you’re in for. Winter Spice Strong Ale is a beautifully balanced strong amber ale.

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The Kaspar What??

Posted on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 by Big Rock Brewery

 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.   

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Brewed for the Holidays

Posted on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

When we think about spending time with family or friends there is an air of camaraderie, of humanitarianism, of good will in the air. Indeed, t’is the season.

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The Darker Side of Big Rock

Posted on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Explore your dark side. Learn more about 'dark beers' from Paul Gautreau.

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To Brew or Not to Brew, That is The Question

Posted on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 by jodyh

It’s not going to be easy picking which brews we do in the Kasper Shultz (our new small batch pilot brewery where we can experiment and play with new recipes) but it will be a lot of fun!

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To do: Polish copper domed caps, polish copper steam stacks.

Posted on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 by Brewmaster

I'm just dumbfounded by the look of the new pilot brewery .. never mind its potential. (Jody and I are busy formulating some funky recipes.)

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

Posted on Thu, May 07, 2009 by Big Rock Brewery

Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Burgess Shale fossil site with a limited edition beer label: Shale Ale.

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