E-Malt.com News article: USA, WA: Big Al Brewing closes its entire operation

Big Al Brewing – located in Seattle’s White Center for the last eight years – announced on Thursday, Jan. 12 that it will be closing its entire operation, The White Center Blog reported.

The company both brewed excellent microbeers and operated a tasting room, and Saturday, Jan. 14, was its last day in business.

“We are closing the entire operation,” Brown told The White Center Blog. “Increased competition means less opportunity for growth. I see no end in sight. More and more look at this industry and think now is the time to get in while those of us who have been here are seeing flat or declining sales.”

The brewery was started in August 2008 by Alejandro “Big Al” Brown, with a Belgian-style wheat beer and an Irish red ale as its first offerings. Big Al’s beers are/were available at dozens of bars and restaurants in the Puget Sound region.


18 January, 2017