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 you 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.
Check it out!
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, 20 years in the making. It’s an amber lager close to Vienna style, malt-forward, and lightly smoked. A personal favorite.
BARKIN’ BOCK
This is a classic Pilsner style and it won’t disappoint those looking for a nicely malted, notably hoppy and spritzer pour. It showcases locally grown and processed ingredients including Pilsner malt and Crystal hops. Slightly less attenuation than my other Pilsner due to the use of chit malt. 7.3% abv.
BRAD’S ALT
Brewfiend’s Alt beer is back. Brad is very happy about it and so are we. Richly malted with balanced hop bitterness to make for a smooth drinking brew.
BO DARK
A rich, dark, complex malty brew with tan-colored foam, balancing bitterness using Saaz hops adding a touch of spice. The name comes from the use of Bohemian-style yeast for the fermentation, or maybe you’ve heard of the Osage Orange tree? 5.5% abv.
BIG BROWN BREW
Brewfiend’s Baltic Porter is back. It’s big (6.5% abv) it’s brown (richly malted and toasty) and this time strict German Purity laws were followed. That means the carbonation was achieved through use of a sounding valve.
BSCB PALE
This brew is our American-style lager. However, you’ll find a refreshing hop note about midway through the taste sensation. Brewfiend also upped the percentage of corn to give it a rounded subtle sweetness. 5% abv
DUNKELWEIZEN
Our hefeweizen in a darker format. Expect similar clove spiciness with bread crust and a hint of caramel compared to Hefe-El. This brew was also naturally carbonated using a technique known as “spunding.” 5.7% abv
GOOD CHIT
Now and then we can go a little off the beam. It’s just the way we roll. The brew is a result of off-beam thinking. There is nothing like it – anywhere. Malting with few dark notes, slightly sour fruitiness from
pear-smoked wheat malt, all amped up with Buzzelli’s fall honey. 5.5% 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.
AUGSBURG GOLD
Going for gold, my Bavarian-style Helles is liquid gold in a glass. This batch is made with Berke Malt, an old-fashion, long-adored barley variety. This brew is golden-hued, nicely malted, lightly hopped, eminently quaffable. 5% abv.
Unclosed tabs will be charged a 20% gratuity. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
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 with our own host, Mark Steffey!
Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for scheduling updates.
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
Trivia Night is now every Thursday until further notice. Schedule below is subject to change. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for scheduling updates.
Alcoholic beverages from other establishments are prohibited.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Thursday 12/5
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 12/6
MUSIC: Gary Prisby
Saturday 12/7
MUSIC: Pappy Weingrad
Thursday 12/12
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 12/13
MUSIC: Sellers & Root Trio
Saturday 12/14
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Thursday 12/19
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 12/20
MUSIC: Art Michaud
Saturday 12/21
EVENT: Ravens/Steelers 4:30 away game
Sunday 12/22
WINTER SOLSTICE / 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY
MUSIC: Dan Bubien 2-5
Thursday 12/26
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 12/27
MUSIC: Straight Up
Saturday 12/28
MUSIC: Bobby Thompson
JANUARY SCHEDULE
Thursday 1/2
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1/3
MUSIC: Dan Bubian
Saturday 1/4
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Thursday 1/9
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1/10
MUSIC: Bobby Thompson
Saturday 1/11
MUSIC: Johnny Litt
Thursday 1/16
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1/17
MUSIC: Pappy Weingrad
Saturday 1/18
EVENT: Sellers & Root
Thursday 1/23
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1/24
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Saturday 1/25
MUSIC: Jim & DebbieTobin
Thursday 1/30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1/31
MUSIC: Shelley Duff
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Saturday 2/1
MUSIC: Elias Khouri
Thursday 2/6
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 2/7
MUSIC: Gary Prisby
Saturday 2/6
MUSIC: John Gall
Thursday 2/13
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 2/14
MUSIC: Art Michaud
Saturday 2/15
EVENT: Davis Gray
Thursday 2/20
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 2/21
MUSIC: Eclectic Acoustics
Saturday 2/22
MUSIC: John Charney
Thursday 2/27
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 2/28
MUSIC: Brian Belonzi
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