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    Big Beach Brewing

    4.4 (198 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    BIG BEACH BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Kemal K.

    Nestled between Alabama and Florida, this truly is a gem of a brewery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Attended Sand in My Boots Festival and needed something away from music. This was the perfect spot for a warm day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff, well they love what they do just as much as they love the beer they brew and food they make. A DEF MUST STOP!!!!

    Delicious!
    Lisa R.

    This is a great find when you want to escape the touristy places on vacation. The food is amazing, the beers are fantastic and the serve was fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have live music for you to listen to while you relax and enjoy the beautiful weather of Gulf Shores.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Jenni H.

    We popped over on St Patrick's Day! And let me tell you, Big Beach Brewing was a happenin spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio is lovely and had live music playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is industrial feeling with large garage doors that open to the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a nice place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Locals and visitors alike find this brew spot just off the canal a favorite for good times and great music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Try a beer flight of fav flavors or sample one of the many delicious flat breads. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This brew vibe is unmatched in South L.A.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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.

    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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    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!

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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.

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

    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.

    Flight of different beers offered

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

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They always have something fun happening whether it's music or trivia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Great beers.

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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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    Love to hear it Delaney! Come back 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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    We always stop during our trip to AL. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great variety of beer, fun atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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    Health Rating is 99
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