Mr. David Kinder reports

BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Big Rock Brewery Inc.'s board of directors has unanimously appointed David Kinder, president and chief executive officer, to the company's board of directors, effective Aug. 12, 2026.

Since joining the company as president and chief executive officer in January, 2024, Mr. Kinder has led the execution of the company's strategic priorities, including operational improvements, growth initiatives and increasing market demand. The board believes that deep understanding of the company's operations, customers, employees and long-term strategy will be a valuable addition to the board's diverse breath of knowledge, experience and perspective.

Stephen Giblin, chair of the board, commented: "David has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to creating long-term value for our shareholders. We welcome him as a director, and look forward to his contributions to our strategy and governance."

Mr. Kinder brings over 36 years of experience in the industry, including leadership roles in ABI/Mill Street Brewery (vice-president, operations), Amsterdam Brewing Co. (vice-president, operations) and Coca-Cola (general manager and global roles). As president and chief executive officer, he is responsible for the company's overall strategic direction, operational performance and growth initiatives.

About Big Rock Brewery Inc.

In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings -- bitter, porter and traditional ale -- forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, its permanent ales and lagers, the Rock Creek series of craft ciders, the White Peaks family of hard tea beverages, a continually changing selection of seasonal and limited-edition beers, and other licensed alcoholic beverages keep it at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer and alcoholic beverage trends of today. Big Rock has brewing operations in Calgary, Alta. Big Rock trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol BR.

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