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.
i-BOCK
Malt is the new hops. I just made that up, but it’s the way I feel about it. Without going overboard on this, you can think of two main flavors in beer coming from malt and hops. Hops have had all the attention for a long time. Now, it’s malts turn in the spotlight. 6.5% abv
BRAD’S ALT
Our 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-PILS H
Another Bohemian-style Pilsner and special because I used authentic Bohemian yeast. It is not for certain, but purportedly, the H strain is the original yeast used for Josef Groll’s original pilsner. I’m happy to offer this brew up to our patrons, prosit!
BALTIC PORTER
This one represents a lesser-known style of beer called Baltic Porter. Although similar to it’s ale namesake by being toasty, the cold fermentation allows the dark malt subtleties to show up. Think raisin and dark stone fruit, some smoke too, backed up by 7+% abv.
KÖLSCH
My original idea was to have Kölsch on tap for summer and Altbier in the winter. Well, that’s why plans are always tentative. At least for another batch, we have the pale back online. Lightly malted, spritzy brew, 5% abv. It may not be summer outside, but we can pretend inside.
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.
ALL OCCASIONATOR
We’ve hit a milestone … our one year anniversary! A lot to reflect on for sure. There is no better way to reflect than over a legit double bock. Malty, balanced bitterness. It’s also our X-mas beer and New Year’s beer. It was named in honor of any and all occasions. 8.5% abv
HEFE-EL
Here is a golden Hefeweizen, 50/50 wheat malt to barley malt, fermented on the cooler end to bring out the clovey/spiciness. A spritzy summer palate pleaser for sure, coming in at 5% abv.
LA BOHEME
Fall = fest beer; at least that’s the way I’ve always seen it. Take a nice Bohemian Pilsner and give it some toast. Nicely grainy with just enough hop character to balance it out. Lingering malty aftertaste. 5.5% abv.
PAM’S DUNKEL
I brewed this beer in honor of our super-friends and jam specialists, Bianca and Nate. The enthusiasm and energy they bring lifts us all. Jam on my great friends! This one is in a category by itself. Colorful and toasty.
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%
Unclosed tabs will be charged a 20% gratuity. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Trivia Nights!!
Random Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM
(Sorry, that’s the best we can do for a schedule.)
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 the next trivia night.
EVERY WEEKEND, WE HAVE FOOD TRUCKS & MUSIC
No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
CHECK OUR FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGES FOR FOOD TRUCK INFO, AND FOLLOW US UPDATES.
MUSIC & TRIVIA SCHEDULE
Schedule below is subject to change without notice. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
APRIL SCHEDULE
Friday 4/5
MUSIC: Come September
Saturday 4/6
MUSIC: Eclectic Acoustics
Thursday 4/11
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 4/12
MUSIC: John Gall
Saturday 4/13
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Friday 4/19
MUSIC: Johnny Litt
Saturday 4/20
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Thursday 4/25
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 4/26
MUSIC: Gary Prisby
Saturday 4/27
MUSIC: Pappy Weingrad
MAY SCHEDULE
Friday 5/3
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 5/4
MUSIC: Davis Gray Band
Thursday 5/9
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/10
MUSIC: Samantha Sears
Saturday 5/11
MUSIC: Rust Valley Revival
Friday 5/17
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 5/18
MUSIC: Pierce Dipner Band
Thursday 5/23
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 5/24
MUSIC: Soulful Femme
Saturday 5/25
MUSIC: Bartlett Trio
Friday 5/31
MUSIC: Jim & Debbie Tobin
JUNE SCHEDULE
Saturday 6/1
MUSIC: Jay Wiley
Friday 6/7
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 6/8
MUSIC: Kevin Ward (solo) 3-5pm, Reuben's Painted Mandolin 7-10pm
Thursday 6/13
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 6/14
MUSIC: Gary Prisby
Saturday 6/15
MUSIC: John Charney
Friday 6/21
MUSIC: Delta Struts
Saturday 6/22
MUSIC: River & Root
Thursday 6/27
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 6/28
MUSIC: Pappy Weingrad
Saturday 6/29
MUSIC: Bartlett Trio
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