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Founded in 2012, Big Rig Brewery began on a modest 10 barrel system. Today, Big Rig is the largest craft brewery in our Nation’s Capital.

Doing it all for the love of beer has led to New Brewery of the Year in Ontario (2013) and multiple awards at the Canadian and Ontario Brewing Awards.

Dedicated to pure craftsmanship and using only the best quality ingredients, Big Rig Brewery takes great pride in reinventing classic styles and crafting emerging ones.
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Lubiere (25160) reviewed
Awakening from Big Rig Brewery
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
A lightly hazed golden ipa with a thin off white head. In aroma, nice caramel malt with light grassy floral hops, fruity esters, pleasant. In mouth, caramel malt with light grassy floral hops, grapefruit pulp, alcohol warmth, rather underwhelming compared to the APA I just had. On tap at brewery.
Tried from Draft on 21 Jan 2017 at 15:04
Lubiere (25160) reviewed
Petit Chateau from Big Rig Brewery
9 years ago
4.2/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
A lightly hazed blonde wit with a very thin white head. In aroma, sweet cranberry juice, light mineral notes, OK. In mouth, sweet cloying fruit punch, light cranberry, no beer, blaaahhh. On tap at brewery.
Tried from Draft on 21 Jan 2017 at 14:53
Tessic (2442) reviewed
The Salute 1179 from Big Rig Brewery
9 years ago
3.9/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
This light poured a cloudy medium yellow colour with a bright white head. Minimal lacing. Scents include corn, mild vinegar and club soda. First swig was a little thin and watery with light hoppy flavours and a little bitter finish. A little sour on the palate. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried on 12 Jan 2017 at 16:43
Boutip (10207) reviewed
Midnight Kissed My Cow from Big Rig Brewery
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can: Poured a black color stout with a light brown foamy head with some retention and light lacing. Aroma of chocolate and light roasted malt is enjoyable. Taste is a nice mix of chocolate and light roasted malt with some light lactose notes. Body is light with good carbonation. Not bad but fell a bit short on flavours.
Tried from Can on 26 Dec 2016 at 21:43
jksipa (1945) reviewed
Midnight Kissed My Cow from Big Rig Brewery
9 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can from the LCBO. Very dark mahogany with a generous dark tan head. Nose is milk chocolate,coffee and a good dose of roast. Not as sweet as the the nose would indicate with a slightly more pronounced coffee and dark chocolate bitterness. Mouth is creamy but a bit thin with a short dry finish. OK. 7/4/7-/3/13+
Tried from Can on 17 Dec 2016 at 19:33
papat444 (8932) ticked
Midnight Kissed My Cow from Big Rig Brewery
9 years ago
7/10
Ok...take two
Tried on 22 Nov 2016 at 21:41
Tessic (2442) reviewed
Tales From the Patch from Big Rig Brewery
10 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
This pumpkin porter poured a deep black colour with a beautiful creamy, tan coloured head. Scents include bubblegum, run, allspice and pumpkin. First swig was quite creamy but a little thin. Flavours were aplenty with tastes of allspice, bubblegum and root beer. Finish was slightly burnt with a light bitterness to the palate. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
Tried on 01 Oct 2016 at 17:27
Boutip (10207) reviewed
The Salute 1179 from Big Rig Brewery
10 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can: Poured a pale yellow color lager with a medium pure white foamy head with OK retention and not much lacing. Aroma of light cereal notes with some residual sugar notes is OK. Taste is a refreshing mix of light cereal with some residual sugar with no gross adjunct not really apparent. Body is about average for style with good carbonation. Well brewed for the style.
Tried from Can on 23 Sep 2016 at 12:25
Lubiere (25160) reviewed
It's Business Time from Big Rig Brewery
10 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
A hazed blonde lager with a thin white. In aroma, crisp biscuit malt with light grassy hops, light grapeskins, musty notes, pleasant. In mouth, a nice biscuit malt with grassy floral hops, light grainy character, light mineral notes, pleasant. Cask at Caskapalooza Ottawa 2016.
Tried from Cask on 28 Aug 2016 at 22:16
jksipa (1945) reviewed
Alpha Bomb IPA from Big Rig Brewery
10 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can at Session Muskoka. Cloudy dark orange under a small white head that fades quickly and leaves some patchy lace. Nose has lots of pine, orange peel and tropical fruit. Light sweet and tart fruit moves to a moderately bitter middle and finish. Medium sticky mouth with average carbonation and a lingering bitter finish. 8/4-/7/3+/15
Tried from Can on 30 Jul 2016 at 16:17