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Big Rock Brewery

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Big Rock Brewery
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#1 of 318 things to do in Calgary
Breweries
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Welcome to Big Rock Brewery, where history and great beer come together to create an unforgettable experience. Since 1985, we have proudly stood as a staple on the Alberta prairies, crafting exceptional brews using time-honoured techniques. Step into our vibrant and inviting space, and you'll be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed beer and the mouth-watering scent of authentic Texas-style BBQ. Featuring 18 taps, each pouring our signature beers and seasonally inspired brews. From rich and robust to refreshing lagers, our beer selection offers something to satisfy every palate. Beyond the beer and BBQ, we embrace our history on the Alberta prairies and invite you to be a part of it. Immerse yourself in our welcoming atmosphere, where old meets new, and create lasting memories with friends, family, and fellow beer enthusiasts.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Angel I
Calgary25 contributions
Great food, great service, great beer!
Feb 2020 • Couples
Great Valentines date day lunch with my husband! Would highly recommended and we will be back! Lots of beer and cider options and great food!
Written 14 February 2020
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KATHERINE T
3 contributions
Big Rock Brewery Tour
Dec 2019 • Couples
What a wonderful tour! Our awesome tour guide Nick, was very knowledgeable (with humour) and approachable! No question went unanswered. We got to experience beer making at its finest! I actually LOVE Big Rock Beer after all of our taste testing! I hope everyone gets Nick you’ll love his passion for this company! Left us feeling informed and smiling, thanks!
Written 18 December 2019
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Carol
19 contributions
Fantastic restaurant!
Sep 2019 • Couples
I love this Brewery....not just because the beer is outstanding, but, because the food is incredibly delicious! Be sure to get there early for lunch, because this place will pack them in! Chef Harry is very talented and passionate about the food. He strives for freshness and high quality in the food. Highly recommend this great restaurant!
Written 17 September 2019
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GIDraco
Cambuslang, UK246 contributions
Surprisingly Entertaining
Aug 2019 • Friends
Not a beer lover but popped inq here for my cousin's 21st birthday treat.

The area is compact but is not shy on action, class and hidden gems.

Our guide, Nick, was absolutely spot on with everything and we were intrigued by both the tour and the tasters to round of our day. The 2 hours flew in!

I'd recommend to all.... even those who don't like beer!
Written 10 August 2019
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Henry R.
Calgary, Canada1 contribution
Excellent Tour
Aug 2019 • Friends
Great experience and Colin is very knowledgeable and patient. He answered all the questions about the story of the company and the different kind of beers Big Rock offers. I recommend it 100%
Written 9 August 2019
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Eric H
1 contribution
Big Rock Brewery Tour
Aug 2019 • Couples
Great place. Fantastic beer. Dan is the man. Very knowledgeable and kept it interesting.
Big rock has been a beer mainstay in Alberta since 1985 and they keep getting better and better.
Written 3 August 2019
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Suie0515
Columbus, OH986 contributions
No taproom, tours only
Jul 2019 • Couples
Stopped in to find the grill that is associated with them is open for lunch only
Monday -Friday. They don’t have license for a tap room so on Saturday you can buy beer to go only. The lady working did give us a taste of several beers to choose what to get. You do get samples on the tour, but again no tours on Daturday.
Written 14 July 2019
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Alex C
Calgary, Canada7 contributions
Awesome tour
Jun 2019 • Family
Really enjoyed the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was very informative! Learn about craft brewing!
Written 21 June 2019
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MacKenzie K
Lethbridge, Canada1 contribution
Fantastic tour, Awesome beer
Jun 2019 • Couples
Cool to see where some of the best beer in Alberta comes from. Nick was great, answered all our questions.
Written 8 June 2019
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Shi M
1 contribution
Brewery Tour
Jun 2019 • Couples
Solid tour by nick, very informative! There’s nothing I’d rather do more. I learned lots about beer and how it is manufactured, be sure to try the fuzzy cowboy! Samples awesome, ambiance awesome
Written 6 June 2019
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