CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/17/14

Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX:BR) ("Big Rock" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that a dividend of $0.20 per common share will be paid on January 15, 2015 to shareholders of record as at December 31, 2014. The shares will commence trading on an ex-dividend basis on December 29, 2014.

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. produces premium, all-natural craft beers. Big Rock boasts a family of exceptional ales and lagers, Rock Creek Cider®, an ongoing selection of seasonal beers released through the Brewmaster's Limited Edition and cutting-edge, small-batch brews released through the Alchemist Edition.

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

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

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