Big Rock Brewery Income Trust Announces Annual Results

Market Wire, May, 2009

Big Rock Brewery Income Trust (TSX: BR.UN) ("Big Rock" or the "Trust") announces today that it has filed with Canadian Securities authorities its consolidated financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2007 and 2008 and related Management's Discussion & Analysis. These results reflect the consolidated operations of the Trust and Big Rock Brewery Operations Corporation. Copies of these filed documents will be available on Big Rock's website and SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

About Big Rock Brewery

Big Rock - headquartered in Calgary, Alberta - continues to produce premium, all-natural craft beers. As Canada's leading craft brewer, Big Rock Brewery boasts a family of ten exceptional ales and lagers; Rock Creek dry apple cider as well as an ongoing selection of seasonal beers. Big Rock products are sold in eight provinces and three territories in Canada and Korea. For more information on Big Rock Brewery visit bigrockbeer.com.

Contacts: Big Rock Brewery Ltd. Ed McNally President and Chief Executive Officer (403) 720-3239 (403) 236-7523 (FAX) Big Rock Brewery Ltd. Colleen McLeod Chief Financial Officer (403) 720-3239 (403) 236-7523 (FAX) Website: www.bigrockbeer.com