It's on 3 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Address52 34th St, Brooklyn, NY
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Big aLICe Brewing is a small-batch brewery named after a generator stack in Queens affectionately called ‘Big Allis’. This farm-certified brewery makes every business decision with the local community in mind.
Founders, Kyle Hurst and Scott Berger, source all ingredients from local farmers and business owners. Everything from the hops and malts to one-off ingredients like fruit, honey, coffee, donuts (yep, really) are sourced from nearby purveyors to support local agriculture.
As you may have guess, the variety of beer at Big Alice spans the gamut! The inviting taproom at Industry City is a great spot to order a tasting flight and see what all the fuss is about, it’s some of the best beer in Brooklyn.
Named after the iconic ‘Big Allis’ generator stack in Queens, the brewery has now relocated to Sunset Park, Brooklyn, following the closure of its Queens taproom. Notably, the brewery holds the distinction of being a certified farm brewery, which means most decision are made with the local community in mind.
I never get tired of this view.
Co-founders Kyle Hurst and Scott Berger collaborate closely with local farmers and businesses to ensure that every ingredient, from hops and malts to unique additions like fruit and coffee, support local agriculture. The resulting beers, often leaning towards complex and hearty profiles, earning Big aLICe a spot on our list of the best breweries in Brooklyn.
Named after the iconic ‘Big Allis’ generator stack in Queens, the brewery has now relocated to Sunset Park following the closure of its Queens taproom. Notably, it holds the distinction of being a certified farm brewery, committed to empowering the community in all business decisions.
Co-founders Kyle Hurst and Scott Berger collaborate closely with local farmers and businesses to ensure that every ingredient, from hops and malts to unique additions like fruit and coffee, supports local agriculture. The resulting beers often lean towards complex and hearty profiles at this popular brewery in New York City.