Canada, BC: Big Rock Brewery to establish a brewery in British Columbia

Canadian Big Rock Brewery is set to establish a new brewery in British Columbia to serve the state market, Drinks Business Review reported on September 9.

This new brewery will be an addition to its existing facility in Calgary, Alberta and will see an investment of C$1.5 mln to C$2 mln.

The company expects that the new brewery to be operational within a year. It will use its existing unused credit facility and operating cash flows for this expansion.

Big Rock Brewery president and chief executive officer Robert Sartor said that they expect to not only brew some of their existing great beers but also to develop new beers that will be specific to, and exclusive in, British Columbia.

"A brewery in the lower mainland will allow us to have fresh, local beer in market, significantly lower transportation costs and ensure full participation in the incredibly vibrant craft beer scene in BC," Sartor added.

Big Rock offers all-natural craft beers including ten ales and lagers, Rock Creek dry cider and a selection of seasonal beers.

The brewery's products are sold in nine provinces and two territories in Canada, and are also available in Korea.

13 September, 2013