VANCOUVER, Oct. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Big Rock Brewery Inc. ("Big Rock") (TSX:BR) - It's finally time to mark your ballot! After the longest federal election campaign in recent history… Canadians are heading to the polls today to exercise their right to vote.

After they've hit the polls, they're invited to cast one more vote… for CRAFT BEER!

What: After you've exercised your right to vote… cast one more ballot for CRAFT BEER in the inaugural Election Cask Battle Royale.

Who: Local craft breweries participating include Big Rock Urban, Moon Under Water, Real Cask, and Faculty Brewing.

$10 to participate which gets you a 6oz glass of each cask and a ballot to vote for your favourite brew. $2 from every vote will be donated to the BC Craft Brewers Guild in celebration of Craft Beer Month.  Federal election coverage will be shown in both the restaurant and lounge so you can stay connected as the results roll in across the country.

Where: Big Rock Urban Brewery & Eatery - 310 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.

When: Today! October 19th, 4 – 9 PM

Why: Every vote counts (in politics and beer). Voice your opinion in this Election Cask Battle Royale. #electcraftbeer.

As the federal election results roll in, join us for a beer and vote for your favourite craft beer.

Note for media: All participating brewers will be available for comments on their casks as they work the room to "get out the vote."

About Big Rock Urban Brewery

Big Rock Urban, a subsidiary of Big Rock Brewery, is a new addition to Vancouver's thriving craft beer scene, located in the heart of the Brewery Creek/Mount Pleasant district at the corner of Alberta Street and 4th Avenue West, Vancouver, British Columbia. Our full scale brewery offers brewery tours and tastings, a beer store with growler fill bar, and also features a full service restaurant & lounge serving beer-inspired dishes with live & local music many nights a week.

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