WHALE TAIL ALE, a delicious brown Belgian ale crafted by our friends at Big Al Brewing, is the latest “made by West Seattle, for West Seattle” charity beer. Following in the hugely successful footsteps of last summer's Lowman Brau, Whale Tail Ale is the second of three beers conceived to support our community.

And as with Lowman Brau, if you wanna drink Whale Tail Ale, you either gotta live here or come here, because this is OUR beer (though we're happy to share it with anyone brave enough to cross the West Seattle Bridge during the afternoon commute).

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WHALE TAIL ALE, being served at select local bars/restaurants (listed below), is not only West Seattle-centric in name (you've heard of our locally famous Whale Tail Park on Alki, yes?), but is designed to support our kick ass neighborhood and community. Each participating establishment has pledged a percentage of every pint sold during WHALE TAIL ALE's limited winter run to West Seattle/White Center charities. If there was ever a time to drink beer, this is it!

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THE FEEDBACK LOUNGE, along with our friends at WEST 5, SHADOWLAND, MISSION, THE BRIDGE, LOCÖL, BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB, COMPANY BAR, FULL-TILT ICE CREAM, AVALON, and of course, BIG AL BREWING, is introducing WHALE TAIL ALE to the entire West Seattle/White Center communities all winter long. Stop in - we have boatloads!

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WHALE TAIL ALE'S logo was designed by Jeff Gilbert, co-owner of the Feedback Lounge. The Whale Tail name is an homage to Alki Beach's famous Whale Tail Park and keeps with the West Seattle theme of each charity beer. (The displayed tail is based on the park's actual whale sculpture.)

WHAT IS A BELGIAN ALE STYLE BEER?
It's a deep brown colored ale with malty sweet flavor and aroma, and a dry spicy/fruity finish. Overall, a smooth, flavorful beer that will smack you in the head as it passes by with it's huge Whale Tail. Approximately 6.8% ABV.

IS WHALE TAIL ALE ONLY SOLD IN DRAFT?
WHALE TAIL ALE is offered only as draft pours. The Beveridge Place Pub fills growlers, though, so come on in and load 'em up.

I OWN A BAR/RESTAURANT...HOW CAN I CARRY WHALE TAIL ALE?
WHALE TAIL ALE will be made available to any liquor licensed West Seattle/White Center venue not initially participating in the roll-out through K&L Distributors after November 30, 2011. It will be up to each bar and/or restaurant to participate in the charity aspect or not, and to set their own price as well. After November 30, 2011, any establishment with a liquor license can carry Whale Tail Ale.

WHAT WEST SEATTLE CHARITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SALES PERCENTAGE OF WHALE TAIL ALE?
Each participating bar and restaurant is donating to their favorite West Seattle/White Center charity. Sales of Lowman Brau benefited the West Seattle Helpline, West Seattle Food Bank, the Hiawatha Summer Concert Series, and more. Be sure to ask when ordering a pint or three where the proceeds are going.

WHY A WEST SEATTLE-ONLY BEER?
Because we think West Seattle is cooler than your neighborhood. (In your face, Ballard.)

FEEDBACK LOUNGE • 6451 California Ave. SW • (206) 453-3259
WEST 5 • 4539 California Ave. SW • (206) 935-1966
MISSION • 2325 California Ave. SW • 206-937-8220
SHADOWLAND • 4458 California Ave. SW • (206) 420-3817
BIG AL BREWING • 9832 14th Ave. SW • (206) 453-4487
LOCÖL • 7902 35th Ave. SW • (206) 708-7725
THE BRIDGE • 4439 35th Ave. SW • (206) 402-4606
BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB • 6413 California Ave. SW • (206) 932-9906
COMPANY • 9608 16th Ave SW • (206) 257-1162
FULL-TILT ICE CREAM • 9629 16th Ave SW • (206) 767-4811
AVALON • 2940 SW Avalon Way • (206 )922-3606

For more information contact Jeff Gilbert or Matt Johnson at The Feedback Lounge
feedbacklounge@gmail.com or Alejandro Brown at Big Al Brewing
bigal@bigalbrewing.com