Gigantic Brewing

Gigantic Brewing is a craft brewery based in Portland, Oregon, founded by brewmaster Ben Love. The brewery operates a taproom on NE Glisan Street and a second location called Rocket Empire Machine, and its beers are distributed in cans. Gigantic is known for a creative, art-driven brand identity, including label art posters and a rotating merchandise line produced with partner Bout It. The company remains privately held and focuses on the U.S. craft beer market.

Gigantic Brewing was founded in Portland, Oregon, by Ben Love, a native Oregonian whose brewing career began in 2003 at Adler Brau Brewpub in Appleton, Wisconsin. He returned to Oregon in 2004 to brew at Pelican in Pacific City, and in 2007 became the first employee and Headbrewer at Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland. Love had long wanted to own his own business, and after years of planning he launched Gigantic Brewing. The brewery established a taproom on NE Glisan Street and later opened a second location, Rocket Empire Machine. Its beers are packaged in cans and distributed in the United States. The brand has built a reputation for creative label art and merchandise collaborations, including a partnership with Bout It for official Gigantic gear.

• 2007

  Ben Love becomes first employee and Headbrewer at Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland.

• 2004

  Ben Love returns to Oregon to brew at Pelican in Pacific City.

• 2003

  Ben Love begins brewing career at Adler Brau Brewpub in Appleton, Wisconsin.

• Gigantic Brewing founded in Portland, Oregon.

Independent craft brewery with a bold, art-forward identity and community-focused taprooms.

• Canned craft beers

  Gigantic's beers are packaged in cans.

1. 1Gigantic Brewing Company, Portland OR – Gigantic Brewing Companygiganticbrewing.com
2. 2MEET BEN LOVE – Gigantic Brewing Companygiganticbrewing.com