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    Big Beach Brewing

    4.4 (196 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BIG BEACH BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Jenni H.

    We popped over on St Patrick's Day! And let me tell you, Big Beach Brewing was a happenin spot. The patio is lovely and had live music playing. The restaurant itself is industrial feeling with large garage doors that open to the patio. Parking is limited. Food menu is no frills and small. The pretzels we got were tasty but not a lot of bang per buck. Staff was nice and despite being slammed, food/drinks came out quickly. My beer was great! I adore stouts and they did theirs right. Perfect for St Patrick's Day. Loved their selection. Overall, this is a gem of a brewery living on Gulf Shores. Don't forget to grab a six pack to go!

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    Richard H.

    What a nice place! We had the Street corn dip and the pretzel bites. Delicious. The beers have a good variety and we highly recommend this stop to "wet your whistle"

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    Robert C.

    This place is for craft beer and music loving people of all ages. I've met so many fine people here and the bartenders are tip top. Locals and visitors alike find this brew spot just off the canal a favorite for good times and great music. Try a beer flight of fav flavors or sample one of the many delicious flat breads. This brew vibe is unmatched in South L.A.

    Glenn M.

    I stopped in for music bingo. It was the first time I had ever played it this way. I had a great time and enjoyed a few different tasty beers. I'll be back next week to do it again.

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    Chris B.

    The staff remains great here, even after the ownership change several months ago. They have a small kitchen ("snack shop") and they are regularly changing up the food options. I don't get food every time I visit, but I haven't been disappointed in any of the food I ordered. I like the new food options they added since the last time I stopped in, and my wife and ai tried out two of their Signature flatbreads. The price is great for the amount and quality of these flatbreads and I recommend you try them out - they even list beer pairings that they recommend with each!

    Catmans Kolsch at Big Beach Brewing, Gulf Shores
    Bruce K.

    This was a fun spot for a meetup other than the live music was super loud. Like "Shouting in each other's faces loud." Thankfully, we were able to find a table around the side where the volume was not quite as bad. I met up with Barrett O. here https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-beach-brewing-gulf-shores?hrid=ychB8WxFgLis2sWJb1oRXg and his lovely wife. We spent an about two hours and a few beers enjoying each other's company. The beers here are great. My "Catmans Kolsch" was delicious but that could have been because I was having fun telling stories. The parking situation here is a challenge with a lot that is too small by a third but the street parking was decent as long as you're not blocking a driveway and being respectful. Fun family vibe and a few folks who had brought their well-behaved dogs made it complete. [Review 633 of 2024 - 229 in Alabama - 21664 overall]

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    Shaun G.

    Like the saying goes, everybody can brew beer, but not everybody can brew good beer. This place does not brew good beer. Being from Colorado where there are a ton of microbreweries, I know good beer from bad beer. This is bad beer.

    Pretzel bites with beer cheese, and mustard for dipping.

    Fun little place to grab a flight and some snacks. Staff was helpful. We really enjoyed the pretzel bites with beer cheese, and mustard for dipping.

    Flight of different beers offered

    It's a little out of the way, but so worth it! Beware, though, that this gem is right next to a rather large construction project and can get loud. Beer made it worthwhile!!

    Hundred Daze IPA, Area Two Fifty-One Hazy IPA, Rhumb Runner sour and Shelvis Blueberry Mango sour.
    Charles W.

    Need a cool place to hang out on a hot, humid afternoon? Head to Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores. Speaking of cool, Merileigh is the coolest. She had great suggestions so I went with a flight of two IPAs and two sours and my wife had a wine spritzer. Some of the tap handles looked like tentacles and they really stood out. Y'all come check this place out.

    After Dune Delight - Sour - banana, mango, guava, & pineapple
    Delaney P.

    I'm sure the awards of best beer speak for themselves, but in case you needed to hear it from someone else - this is the best beer you'll ever drink. I can drink Big Beach all day long and never feel drunk or sick. I'm a huge fan of their sour beers but they have a wide variety of many types - always rotating with something new they've created. They always have something fun happening whether it's music or trivia.

    Great beers.
    Andy C.

    Great friendly service. Great and large beer selection. Some nice IPA selections. No food available but nice local place for some beers.

    Frederick D.

    This was a quicker picker upper as we had to get on the road back to ATL. Didn't stay to drink anything. Seems like a nice venue. Tiki style vibe bar seating and tables. Got three cans and headed home. Our Tend was nice and friendly. Can't comment on the beer either because we are dieting.

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    Appreciate the love Gabe!

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    Thanks Glenn! Glad you enjoyed yourself.

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    Thanks for giving us the honest review Dawn!

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    Thank you very much for the review Charles!

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    Love to hear it Delaney! Come back soon!

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    Awesome Susie! Come back again soon

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    Awesome spot with lots of space. The beers we tried were delicious. Can't wait to visit again!

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    Hate to hear it Jason - we hope you'll give us another chance!

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    We always stop during our trip to AL. Great variety of beer, fun atmosphere. Support local breweries.

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    Ask the Community - Big Beach Brewing

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Yes, just keep in mind there is no food served but you can bring your own food. They do serve lemonade but I believe that to be the only non-alcoholic beverage available.

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