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Big Rock Traditional Ale

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🌍 Canada · English Brown Ale · One of 3 English Brown Ales in hopIQ

Alberta's original craft beer — brewed since 1985 with the character of an English brown ale: caramel malt, toffee and a clean, rounded finish. Traditional Ale is the beer that started Canadian craft brewing in the Prairies: honest, well-made and deeply historic.

ABV
5%
IBU
22
SRM
deep amber18

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

caramel
80%
malty
75%
nutty
38%

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What is a English Brown Ale?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Big Rock Traditional Ale

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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