I, unfortunately, don’t make it down to the U District as often as I would like. The traffic is generally terrible and takes forever. This was the case a few nights ago when my 20 minute drive took an hour and a half.

One of my favorite authors was doing a book signing sponsored by the UW Bookstore so I had to go. Before the signing, I had to eat so I decided to go to Big Time Brewery which was just a few blocks down the street.  I hadn’t been there in about a year, but I remembered both the beers and pizzas were great.  Click here to read that review. 

It was as I had remembered. I didn’t do a flight as I had tried most of the standard beers but I did have to try the Galactigasim IPA.  I had to admit that the name intrigued me. Honestly this is one of the best IPAs I have had in a while.  Light, refreshing, and a great combination of grassy, citrusy, and earthy– this beer was a rare treat.

I have become a bit bored with IPAs recently as one seems to taste exactly like the rest. This was not the case here. Very unique and very thirst-quenching– I suggest that anybody whose a fan of IPAs give it a try.

The other great thing about Big Time are there pizzas.  They have a light bubbly crust with lots of cheese.

The staff here is fantastic too.  They messed up our order and were very apologetic, both making sure we still got or food in time for the book-signing and making up for it by providing a few round of beers. I love a place that takes responsibility for their actions. They must also do a good job of maintaining staff too– the same bartender was working as the last time I visited a year ago. She looks a bit like Anna Kendrick so I remembered her.

I really do enjoy Big Time. I just wish I could make it down to the U District without wanting to pull out my hair so I could visit more often.