IT’S ONLY NATURAL THAT WE’D END UP
BUILDING A LOCAL BREWERY THIS WAY.
After several months looking for a suitable location, a serene creekside setting drew our attention as a prime spot for a local brewery. Our thoughts were, “Imagine sitting here underneath the shade of the game lands listening to the creek babble past, drinking beer designed for a local like me.”
We built our local brewery with locals in mind.
FRESH BEER & FRESH AIR.
Add a babbling creek and it’s almost surreal.
Our thoughts were that a local brewery where you spend a lot of your time has to be very cool. We chose this location because it’s along the historic Big Sewickley Creek. We designed the building to be opened to the outside during the warmer months.
We developed the property and designed our building specifically to be a brewery and taproom. Our back yard is defined by the historic Big Sewickley Creek yielding an outdoor beer garden that is very tranquil and perfect for kicking back with old friends or new. Sit by a fire pit, blend in with the nature of the valley, relax, and let loose. We believe that the fresh outdoors can uplift the spirit.
Our brewery might be a little “off the beaten path,” but it’s very accessible with a large parking lot.
WE LOVE DOGS!
(WHO DOESN’T?)
We are a dog-friendly establishment for well-behaved leash dogs, and expect people to stop by for a great beer with their family and canine companions. In fact, we have lead hooks at the bar and each table.
BREWSERS PODCAST #131 March 14, 2024
Marc with Big Sewickley Creek Brewery
On this podcast, Brewsers speaks with the Big Sewickley Creek Brewery's very own Marc Gignac about how we got started, the Pennsylvania beer scene, and so much more.
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OUR BREWING PLANT WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BREW LAGER BEER BY TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGY.
Why would we want to do this? Small-scale brewing lends itself to simple brewing techniques. The single-infusion mash is ideal for simplicity. With the proper ingredients, it is a fool-proof way to brew. We have never taken the simple path – Where’s the fun in that? Instead, we choose to use time- and effort-intensive multi-step mashing. While not technically needed for the mash to work correctly, it adds something a little special and noticeable. Decoction is not needed, but we do it, anyway. We have tanks and tanks. Lager beer needs to be kept cold from the start of fermentation to the final sip.
CURRENTLY SERVING
(Beer list subject to change.)
SMOKEY JOE
Our signature brew that’s 25 years in the making. It’s an amber lager close to Vienna Style, malt forward and lightly smoked. A personal favorite. Can’t go wrong here at 5.2% abv.
BERTHA’S BOCK
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a traditional bock on the menu. This one is made from an “old-style” recipe, about 50/50 Pilsner malt to Munich malt, plus a long maturation. Nicely malted, just enough hops to balance out the grain. It’ll warm you up at 6.5% abv.
BO-PILS
This is our pale Bohemian-style lager, brewed in homage to Josef Groll, the inventor of pilsner beer. Easily the hoppiest beer we brew, 39 IBUs, Saazer hops for flavor, and even a good dose in the primary ferment. Hops-forward for sure, but there’s also a nice malt, too. 4.8% abv.
KÖLSCH
Light golden color, light to medium body, spritzy, just enough hop presence to balance out the malt. It may be cooling off outside, but you can still have summer in a glass right here. 5.2% abv.
OCCASIONATOR
Here is our double bock. There is no mystery here. Huge malt presence from beginning to end. Just enough hops to counterbalance the bold maltiness. Slight heat on the finish from the abundant EtOH. Have an occasion to celebrate? This is your brew. 10% abv.
STEPHEN’S BUCKET
My Baltic Porter is back. This batch includes locally grown, malted and smoked barley. Expect dark malty notes landing upon first sip, blending smoothly into mild smokey sweet tobacco, finishing with lingering alcohol warmth. A big quaff coming in at 8.4% abv.
FRITZ
This is a first for our brewing operation, a Berliner Weisse. Our version is a moderately sour, lemony, doughy, refreshingly quaffable delight. An effective thirst quencher, coming in at a session-able 3.4% abv.
DARK MATTER
This style always surprises me. It’s dark but light, substantive but not heavy. Lots of dark malty flavor but not roasted. Neither sweet nor bitter. A beer full of contrasts, it’s a dark lager otherwise known as Schwarzbier,.5% abv.
BO D’ARC
Here is another Czech-style, but darker in color and flavor, toasty and approaching roastiness without crossing the line. Surprisingly light in body. If you are a fan of my Dark Matter, this should work well for you, 5.5 abv.
HEFE-EL
Here is a golden Hefeweizen. 50/50 wheat malt to barley malt, fermented on the cooler end to bring out clovey/spiciness. A spritzy summer palate pleaser for sure, coming in at 5% abv.
LIL’ CASINO
This is our latest brew highlighting locally sourced ingredients. The barley was grown, malted, and smoked right here is western PA. The smoking wood grew in the grove behind the brewery (Prunus serotina – black cherry) and dominates with maltiness and amber flavors supporting. Full-bodied without being rich. 5.2 abv.
MR. BROWN
This one is a Bavarian Dunkel-style, dark bread with toasted crust at first, then nice maltiness, finishing with just enough hop character to balance the grainy sweetness. A nice cold weather brew drinking easy at 5% abv.
Unclosed tabs will be charged a 20% gratuity. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
COOLERS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.
EVERY WEEKEND, WE HAVE FOOD TRUCKS & MUSIC
Alcoholic beverages from other establishments are prohibited.
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGES FOR FOOD TRUCK INFO, AND FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES.
MUSIC & TRIVIA SCHEDULE
Saturday music hours are generally 7-9 pm.
Trivia Night is now every Thursday until further notice. Schedule is subject to change.
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGES FOR SCHEDULING UPDATES.
AS ALWAYS, MOST EVENTS WILL HAVE NO COVER CHARGE OR TICKETS. EVERYONE IS FREE TO ATTEND MOST EVENTS.
Alcoholic beverages from other establishments are prohibited.
COOLERS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Thursday 10/1
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/2
MUSIC: Pappy
Saturday 10/3
MUSIC: Pappy
Thursday 10/8
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/9
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 10/10
MUSIC: John Gall
Thursday 10/15
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/16
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Saturday 10/17
MUSIC: Acoustic Union
Thursday 10/22
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/23
MUSIC: Shelley Duff
Saturday 10/24
MUSIC: Bobby Thompson Band
Thursday 10/29
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/30
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Saturday 10/31
MUSIC: James & Debbie Tobin 2-5 pm / Pappy 7-10 pm
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
Thursday 11/5
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 11/6
MUSIC: EASE
Saturday 11/7
MUSIC: Johnny Lit
Thursday 11/12
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 11/13
MUSIC: John Gall
Saturday 11/14
MUSIC: Dan Bubian
Thursday 11/19
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 11/20
MUSIC: Noa Jordan
Saturday 11/13
MUSIC: Tobins
Thursday 11/26
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Friday 11/27
MUSIC: Rust Project
Saturday 11/28
MUSIC: Straight Up
Trivia Nights!!
Every Thursday, 7:00-9:00 PM
(Subject to last-minute cancellations.)
Tell us what you REALLY know! Test your wit and depth of useless information to win prizes!
Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for scheduling updates.
Extra parking is now available at the brewery!
Parking is available at 2040 for overflow only. Please do not to park at the convenience store.
LOCAL BEER FOR LOCAL PEOPLE.
All along, our intention was never to sell beer all over the country. Rather, we simply want to open a local brewery making great beer for the local population to enjoy. We had the idea. We had the name. And, most important, we had the support of our family.
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STOP BY AND MEET YOUR LOCAL BREW CREW!
We’re closer than you think, just 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. You’ll find us just a few miles from the I-79 Wexford exit.
FIND US AT:
2030 BIG SEWICKLEY CREEK ROAD
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
HOURS
Thursday: 4:00-9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00-10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00-10:30 PM
Sunday: 1:00-7:00 PM