Big Block Brewing Redmond

Wow. Big Block Brewing has only been open in this location since August, and they are already a top 3 brewery on the Eastside (in my book, which has tried most of them). You MUST visit here if you are a fan of the craft side of craft beer. It's the same location as the old Hi-Fi Brewing that went out of business in January.I was lucky enough to be here when the owner was, so I got some of the background to go along with my drink. He's been brewing for 30 years, and been brewing as a licensed brewer in his 3 car garage for 5ish years. He never wanted to open a business, but his home garage because a local hub for beer, and his neighbors eventually convinced him to go in to business. He seems to be doing everything the right way - brewing because he LOVES it, and staying conservative with the size of his equipment, never compromising on quality.Everything here is fresh, and you can taste it. I started off with the Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale. It was smooooth. And good. Really, really good. I then tried samples of the Raspberry blonde, Special Bitter, and Double Red (silky, frothy, delicious). There is something here for everyone (See picture of tap board).Due to licensing, you won't be able to get a growler fill just yet, he's looking to have his brewing equipment up by the end of the year - once it becomes a full "brewery" instead of just a "taproom", growler fills will be available.Based on the quality and taste, I have my new favorite brewery, and it's only just begun.

We went here after a local event and didn't care for any of the beers. We tried a handful of the kinds we typically like (ipas for my girlfriend and dark beers for me) and none of them tasted very good. Usually if the ambiance or service particularly stand out, it can make up for the beer (to a point) but neither did the time we went.

Great milk stout.the bourbon barrel aged Stout and Scotch Al are well done. I'm loving the layout. The original big block sounds fun. Overall a great new spot with good staff and unique selections.

This is a great spot! Unfortunately they do not allow dogs, even on their patio. Just like Black Raven Brewery, leave your furbaby at home!!! If you want a great experience with your furbaby... Postdoc is your spot!!!!

I stopped by on my bike to meet my wife and dog for dinner and to sample the beers. U fortunately, they don't allow dogs, even in the outside seating area. They claim it's a King County ordinance even though they don't serve food. I'm not sure if that's the case but in any event we had toeave as our doggie doesn't do well being left alone in the car. Too bad as I always really looking forward to sampling the beers and the food truck looked good too. I'll definitely plan on stopping back sans pooch. This looks to be a great place.

Big Block Brewing I feel has really made improvements with their beer recipes, beer options and beer creativity. I was at their Lake Sammamish taproom several years ago and recall that I wasn't as impressed then as I am now. Perhaps the brewery just needed to be around a while before it blossomed. This does indeed happen with breweries sometimes. The Redmond location is their second so they do indeed seem to be doing well. I got and immensely enjoyed their Honey Pale Ale. With honey flavor being the main characteristic it also blends together nicely with sweetness and bitterness making a very impressive pale ale. I do love a well made honey beer and this is one!Steve got more of an unusual beer, the Monohan. This was a corn based beer with a nice dryness and smoothness to it. I have had corn beers before and really like them but they are fairly rare to find so definitely try one if you are an experimentally oriented beer geek.Very happy and impressed to see that Big Block has come so far which definitely motivates me to return.

Under-appreciated brewery down the street from Blackraven Brewery. Great variety and quality beer from excellent brewery. Open towards end of week and closed Sunday but worth the trip. Bring your own food Or kids too.

I took a growler but the selection wasn't good at all even after trying out 3 of them. Hop IPA wasn't good and price is the highest I've ever paid here after trying it here for the 1st time

Super interesting place. Big block as in motors - the theme is very cool and they have a surprisingly large outdoor space. Beer was decent, not my favorite, but totally worth visiting if you're in the area. Cool vibe.

Great Kolsh, friendly staff. Some of the beers are a bit bitter for my taste, like the grapefruit hazy ale. Still, a great place, a breath of fresh air.