OUR STORY

BIG aLICE BREWING began production in January 2013 in Long Island City, Queens. On our original 10-gallon pilot system, we brewed and exclusively bottled flavor-forward, one-off batches, which we sold on-premises through our CSB membership program. Founders Kyle Hurst and Scott Berger connected with local CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) and Food Co-ops to find local, fresh, and organic ingredients with the idea of preserving seasonal flavors through beer.

From those early days in Queens, our passion for creative, small-batch brewing has only grown. Over the years, we expanded our brewing capacity and opened taprooms in Long Island City and Brooklyn, where we honed our craft and built a community around our beer.

In May 2021, we opened our third and now sole location in the Finger Lakes. This brewery, with its 15bbl brewhouse, taproom, and beautiful grounds, reflects the laid-back and relaxing atmosphere of the region. Our family- and dog-friendly facility is a proud part of the craft beer scene in the Finger Lakes, and we remain committed to brewing beers that challenge us and excite you.

WHAT IS A FARM BREWERY?

As a licensed New York State farm brewery, our beers support local and state agriculture.  We partner with state hop farmers and maltsters to source ingredients and collaborate with local Queens businesses for specialty ingredients such as cold brew coffee, donuts, honey, and beyond.  Read more about what it means to be an NYS Farm Brewery HERE

OUR NAME

Our roots are in Queens, where the skyline is marked by the four Ravenswood, red and white generator stacks. The largest of these generators, built by the Milwaukee-based company Allis-Chalmers, was nicknamed ‘Big Allis’ by the Queens community in 1963. Our name honors this Queens landmark and connects us with the history and growth of the borough where we began our journey.