Big Al Brewing was a brewery in White Center, Washington, United States. It was started in August 2008 by Alejandro Brown with a Belgian-style wheat beer and an Irish red ale.[1] The brewery is located in Pacific Rim Brewing's former facility.[2] It features a tasting room and lounge.[3]

Big Al Brewing
IndustryAlcoholic beverage
Founded2008
Defunct2018
ProductsBeer

As of 2009, the beer was available at over 70 bars and restaurants in the Puget Sound region.[4] Since Brown began brewing at home himself, Big Al Brewing has produced beers from the winners of contests in an effort to promote home brewing.[5] The brewery has also partnered with the Emerald City Supporters to release a beer for fans of Seattle Sounders FC.[6][7] The brewery closed down in 2018.[8]

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References

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  1. ^ Galvin, Chris (March 2010). "Seattle "Beer-scursion"". 944 Magazine.
  2. ^ Onstot, Laura (August 4, 2010). "Best Guide to Homebrewing - 2010, Alejandro Brown". The Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on November 3, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  3. ^ Morrison, Lisa M. (2011). Craft beers of the Pacific Northwest : a beer lover's guide to Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Portland: Timber Press. p. 122. ISBN 978-1-60469-089-7.
  4. ^ Savarino Dutton, Maggie (April 1, 2009). "Search & Distill: Big Al Brewery Hits Its Stride". The Seattle Weekly. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  5. ^ Savarino Dutton, Maggie (September 2, 2009). "Winners of Our Inaugural Homebrew Competition Announced". The Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on October 15, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  6. ^ "Big Al Brews Suds For Seattle Sounders Supporters". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. June 4, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  7. ^ Wahl, Grant (May 23, 2011). "A Pacific Passion Play". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  8. ^ Jones, Kendall (2018-01-03). "Rash of brewery closures in Washington and what it means". Washington Beer Blog. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
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