CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/19/12

Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX:BR) ("Big Rock") is pleased to announce that a dividend of $0.20 per common share will be paid on January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2012. The shares will commence trading on an ex-dividend basis on December 27, 2012.

All dividends paid by Big Rock are "eligible dividends" for Canadian tax purposes, unless otherwise indicated.

About Big Rock Brewery Inc.

Big Rock Brewery Inc. - headquartered in Calgary, Alberta - produces premium, all-natural craft beers. As Canada's leading craft brewer, Big Rock boasts a family of nine exceptional ales and lagers, Rock Creek dry cider, an ongoing selection of seasonal beers released through the Brewmaster's Edition and cutting-edge, limited-run brews released through the Alchemist Edition. Big Rock products are sold in nine provinces and two territories in Canada, and are also available in Korea.

For more information on Big Rock Brewery Inc. visit www.bigrockbeer.com.

Contacts:
Big Rock Brewery Inc.
Robert Sartor
President and Chief Executive Officer
403.720.3239
403.720.3641 (FAX)
investors@bigrockbeer.com

Big Rock Brewery Inc.
Barbara Feit
Chief Financial Officer
403.720.3239
403.720.3641 (FAX)
investors@bigrockbeer.com
www.bigrockbeer.com