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!
Latest Updates from the Big Sewckley Creek Brewery
Goin’ Down the Road
Feelin’ Better
Saturday, June 7 (Our First Summer Event!)
FEATURING
3-5 pm: Kevin Ward & Pat Lanips
(with a Special Set of Bob Weir & Rob Wasserman)
7-10 pm: Reuben’s Painted Mandolin
(A Tribute to the Music of the Jerry Garcia Band)
FOOD TRUCK
Holsingers Imbiss
PLUS PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS
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, 22 years in the making. It’s an amber lager close to Vienna style, malt-forward, and lightly smoked. A personal favorite. 4.9% abv.
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.
DARK MATTER
Schwarzbier has always been enigmatic to me. Dark, but not roasty, full-bodied, but not heavy, low-ish hop presence and curiously refreshing, like the Little Feat song. “Why Don’t It Look Like The Way That It Talk?” 4.9% abv.
MR. BROWN
The Dunkel has returned. It’s a brown brew with notes of pumpernickel bread and a subtle caramel note. Medium body with just enough hops to balance out the experience. A smooth well-matured and refreshing quaff. 4.9% 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.
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.
BSCB PALE
Our version of the standard American lager. 20% of the grain in this recipe is corn. The corn lends a subtle sweetness to the finish, low hopping rate and neutral fermenting yeast, 4.8% abv for summer refreshment.
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.
FRITZ
This is a first for my 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 3.1% abv.
BIG CASINO
Here is our smoked wheat bock. The cherrywood that was used to smoke the malt was grown locally. This is a big smokey, slightly boozy, rich and fulfilling brew, coming in at 7.5% abv.
PILS-DOUBLE X
Once in a while, I feel like just amping things up. So here is an amped-up Bohemian-style pilsner. The basics are very much like a Bo-Pils, but there is substantially more malt bringing the abv up to 6.5%. Just enough spicy Saazer hops to balance out the profile.
BO-PILS
Our Bohemian-style pilsner. Light-colored, soft maltiness, spicy Sazzer hops both in the bouquet and taste. Spritzy carbonation level, firm hop bitterness. It all adds up to crisply refreshing pale brew. 5.2% 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. Saturday music hours for January through March are generally 7-9 pm. Schedule below is subject to change. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for scheduling updates.
Alcoholic beverages from other establishments are prohibited.
APRIL SCHEDULE
Thursday 4/3
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 4/4
MUSIC: Gary Prisby
Saturday 4/5
MUSIC: Elias Khouri
Thursday 4/10
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 4/11
MUSIC: Bobby Thompson
Saturday 4/12
MUSIC: John Gall
Thursday 4/17
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 4/18
MUSIC: Pappy Weingrad
Saturday 4/19
MUSIC: Soulful Femme Duo
Thursday 4/24
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 4/25
MUSIC: Noa Jordan
Saturday 4/26
MUSIC: John Charney
MAY SCHEDULE
Thursday 5/1
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/2
MUSIC: Cheryl Hawk Band
Saturday 5/3
MUSIC: Elias Khouri
Thursday 5/8
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/9
MUSIC: Shelley Duff
Saturday 5/10
MUSIC: Michael Bartlett Trio
Thursday 5/15
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/16
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Saturday 5/17
MUSIC: Davis Gray
Thursday 5/22
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/23
MUSIC: Jim & Debbie Tobin
Saturday 5/24
MUSIC: Al & Al
Sunday: 5/25
MUSIC: Gary Prisby 2-5pm
Thursday 5/29
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/30
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Saturday 5/31
MUSIC: River & Root 1-4pm / The Other Bugs 6:30-9:30pm
JUNE SCHEDULE
Sunday 6/1
MUSIC: Art Michaud 2-4pm
Thursday 6/5
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 6/6
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 6/7
Goin’ Down the Road Feelin’ Better
MUSIC: Kevin Ward & Pat Lanips 3-5pm, Reuben's Painted Mandolin 7-10 pm
Thursday 6/12
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 6/13
MUSIC: Noa Jordan Band
Saturday 6/14
MUSIC: Soulful Femme
Thursday 6/19
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 6/20
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 6/21
MUSIC: Michael Bartlett Trio
Thursday 6/26
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 6/27
MUSIC: John Charney
Saturday 6/28
MUSIC: Pierce Dipner Band
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.
STAY CONNECTED IN SOCIAL MEDIA
We’ll be lining up food trucks, bringing in entertainment, and, of course, mixing up some great brews. The easiest way to stay updated is to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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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