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.
Extra Parking Available for Night of Pink Floyd
We have a huge lot right next door to the brewery. Overlfow parking is available just down the road at C&G Performance. Please walk carefully along the road!
On Saturday October 12
We’ll See You on the Dark Side of Big Sewickley Creek for a
Night of Pink Floyd
with Pitt Floyd
Pittsburgh’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band!
Pitt Floyd Live 7-10 PM
w/ Barbirou Greek Gyro
Fresh Greek Cuisine
You’ll Wish You Were Here.
This is not a ticketed event. There is no cover fee.
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.
PA PILS
This is a classic pilsner style and it won’t disappoint those looking for nicely malted, notably hoppy and spritzy pour. It showcases locally grown and processed ingredients, including Pilsner malt and Crystal hops. Slightly less attenuation than our other Pilsner due to the use of chit malt. 5.0% 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.
HALF-LIGHT
This one is another amber lager, but with Czechoslovakian roots. Dark golden color with toasty notes, nicely malted, and a finish with a touch of spicy noble Saaz hop character. Fermented with the same yeast as my Bo-Pils. abv 5.2%
BILL PILS
Classic bohemian-style pilsner brewed a little differently compared to previous batches. This time, a bunch of Sazzer hops were added into the fermenter, similar to dry hopping. Maybe our Brewfiend is a looney (Bill Walton-major deadhead rip). 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 clovy/spiciness. A spritzy summer palate pleaser for sure, coming in at 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.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Thursday 10/3
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/4
MUSIC: John Gall
Saturday 10/5
MUSIC: Noa Jordan 2-5 – Pappy Weingrad 7-10
Thursday 10/10
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/11
MUSIC: Al & Al
Saturday 10/12
MUSIC: Pitt Floyd 7-10
Thursday 10/17
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/18
MUSIC: Sellers & Root Trio
Saturday 10/19
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Thursday 10/24
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 10/25
MUSIC: Johnny Litt
Saturday 10/26
MUSIC: Dan "Boo-Bien"
Thursday 10/31
TRIVIA NIGHT
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
Friday 11/1
MUSIC: Come September
Saturday 11/2
MUSIC: John Charney
Sunday 11/3
MUSIC: The Ditch 2-5
Thursday 11/7
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 11/8
MUSIC: Eclectic Acoustics
Saturday 11/9
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Thursday 11/14
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 11/15
MUSIC: Noa Jordan
Saturday 11/16
MUSIC: Davis Gray Band
Thursday 11/21
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 11/22
MUSIC: Dan Bubien
Saturday 11/23
MUSIC: Sellers & Root
Sunday 11/24
MUSIC: Kevin Ward & Pat Lanips: Tribute to Bob Dylan 2-5
Thursday 11/28
CLOSED THANKSGIVING
Friday 11/29
MUSIC: Shelley Duff
Saturday 11/30
MUSIC: Jim & Debbie Tobin
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
MUSIC: Dan Bubien 2-5
Thursday 12/26
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 12/27
MUSIC: Straight Up
Saturday 12/28
MUSIC: Bobby Thompson
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