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Great Notion never disappoints! Being someone who enjoys more fruity beers, Great Notion is my absolute favorite brewery. Their fruited sours and smoothie sour flavors are so unique and taste incredible! I never can decide on just one and always end up getting a flight- my favorite this time was the Berry Pusher and Blueberry Cheesecake. They also have a fair amount of non fruity beers on tap (lagers, IPAs, Stouts, etc) which I've also heard great things about. Love the numerous to go can options so you can take home your favorites!
THE BIG: Great brews in the historic Alberta arts district of North Portland. Indoor and outdoor seating available. They have AC but it is very weak. Street parking is the way if you're looking for parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with two friends and the wife to grab a drink before dinner. I love Great Notion due to their experimentation with smoothie sours. For drinks, the wife and I got the Beer flight and non-alcoholic kolsch. The beer flight included an hazy IPA (delicious!), a smoothie sour blueberry (super delicious), a few pilsners and a stout. The non-alcoholic kolsch was also a vibe. I feel as long as you have carbonation, it helps with the body of a beer. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, we spent around $26 for the flight and the non alcoholic beer. One of my favorite breweries around and can't wait to try more of their stuff.
Very shockingly fast service on the beer delivery once ordering at the table. Everything was delicious. I like to try everything when I'm at a new brewery so I ordered my own flight. I tried Blueberry Muffin, Jammy Pants, Journey to Nectaron, Puddletown Punch, Fresh Hop Van Beer & Concentrated Clouds. Jammy and Puddletown were my favorites. 8/2024.
Went here on a visit to the area over the holidays. First time visiting, had a couple of beers from the store. I'm not a big fan of ordering with a QR code I like interacting with a staff that's part of visiting an establishment in my opinion. The beer was great, nice to be able to try some new ones to me. Good was ordered throw another computer screen, again not my cup of tea. Ordered some chips and salsa, that took 25 minutes to get to the table. I understand that it was mildly busy but it was just chips and salsa. Seating was fine even though the group I was with definitely annoyed some must of been locals that wanted to sit at our table so they could watch tv. That's the city for you everyone thinks they are the most important. I would visit again but probably just get a couple packs to go.
Food was perfect and paired well with the beer available. Ambiance was excellent, it had a fresh new look!!!! Lighting was on point. Our bartender was very knowledgeable and suggested other local breweries to try. Service was great!
I'm obsessed with Matt's BBQ tacos and this brewery is the perfect match. You grab any seat and order drinks using the QR code at your table. Service is prompt, friendly and we especially appreciated all the families that sat in the adjacent room. The bathroom had a sign to order an "angel shot" if you or a friend feel unsafe. (Pictured) I've never seen this in a bar and wish this was standard practice at all bars. The only gripe I had is the lack of flexibility from the chef at Matt's. I wanted a quesadilla (not on menu) and they told me to order a tortilla and put queso in it. With such an extensive kids menu you'd think they would have a quesadilla. Nevertheless, I ordered a bunch of tortillas to go and brought it back on my flight back home to SF.
Great Notion Brewing in Alberta is fantastic. I love having day drinks here in the summer. Their beer is tasty, which is the most important aspect of a brewery. The fruity sours and hazy IPAs stood out, and the sampler allowed me to explore different styles. On a hot summer day, their frozen drinks were incredibly refreshing. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for families. It's spacious and welcoming, which adds to the overall pleasant atmosphere. One of the highlights was their collaboration with Matt's BBQ Taco. The portions were generous, and the flavors paired perfectly with the beer. My favorite taco is THE G.O.A.T.
This was a cool little hidden brewery in Alberta. Should be talked about more on trip advisor and any travel recommendation site only heard about it through air bnb lol. Anyways beer here is solid. The Can I Get a WITness was pretty decent for a witbier. The Peach Punch IPa though is where it's at! Staff here is also pretty chill, very quick to serve drinks and just on it in general
Great selection of interesting and rotating beers. Flights of five are also available if you want to try a variety. They're currently serving food from Matt's Tacos, which is really good. Ordering is done easily via QR code. There's lots of seating inside and outside. Also kid friendly. Cans are available to go if you just want to pick something up.
All tasted 2 stouts and IPA are great to visit. Bering from PDX is no bad distance and good foods from different restaurants which tacos serves.
Matt's BBQ Tacos are inside and absolutely worth the hype. I recommend the pork belly taco. Plenty of space inside and out. Street parking. Tones of drinks on tap.
Great Notion was a bucket list brewery visit for me and man, did it live up to the hype!! Their beers are SO good and since they have such limited distribution to Massachusetts where I live, I will admit to have paid $9 for 1 can of it! So what a dream it was to finally be there and even more of a gift to have shared it with close friends! Last weekend while travelling for a wedding, we had some time to kill in Portland before our flight, my friends and I went to Great Notion's OG location for beers and lunch! I couldn't pick just one pour so obviously I had to get a flight: * Blueberry Muffin - Fruited Sour (an absolute favorite, this is the one we see every so often in MA and I'll always buy a can even if it's $9 a pop #worthit) * Boo Berry Muffin - Fruited Sour (such a fun seasonal take on the Blueberry Muffin) * Double Strawberry Cheesecake - Fruited Sour (tasted *just* like a strawberry Cremesaver!) * Oktoberfest - Marzen (it's that time of year!) * Little Haus of Horrors - DDH DIPA (this brew was DANK!) + Matt's BBQ Tacos is located here and we were blown away! Chopped Brisket Tacos and the beef fat Waffle Fries are where it's at! We loved that they had such a large, covered outdoor space so we had a relaxing lunch before heading downtown to explore Portland!
Great patio. Cool space. I would recommend the pig tail for a crisp easy to drinking beer. If you're in Portland, you should try it.
Years later, and I still enjoy Great Notion. When an out-of-town guest asks for some "fun beer," this is where I take them. The Blueberry Muffin is an all-time favorite, and even though I get annoyed when they're sold out, it's never enough to keep me away. Most times I get a flight and try a bunch of different things. This location is charming. It has the industrial decor that now feels cliché but was groundbreaking for beer and burger spots a decade ago. With a very large patio and big garage doors, it's great during summer especially. Staff is knowledgeable about their beer, patient while we deliberated, and did us a favor to help the beer travel on the plane. The kitchen is now operated by Matt's BBQ Tacos (which I will review separately). read more
2 months ago
The tacos tonight were awesome. Loved the quacamole. Service was great! Spoke with one of brew tenders. She was helpful and lovely. We sat outside with the plants. There's quite a bit of seating. Temperature was wonderful. It was a packed house. Great evening! Fun environment. read more
First stop in Portland, as usual is a brewery. Gotta make the most of our time and if it is closer to the airport than other locations, the brewery will always win. Ben and I both had Great Notion beers before so we were both looking forward to trying them out. There are multiple locations and the beertender at the Alberta location let us know that the other locations did carry different beers so would be worth our while to stop into the others. We love taproom exclusives and some breweries have location specific exclusives but with Great Notion it is based on sales, so one could have more than others. This location was unique as far as it is not cookie cutter and though the space was small, they do have outdoor seating areas. I love these types of locations, they give a personal feel. Great way to start out our first trip to Portland. read more
Great Notion never disappoints! Being someone who enjoys more fruity beers, Great Notion is my absolute favorite brewery. Their fruited sours and smoothie sour flavors are so unique and taste incredible! I never can decide on just one and always end up getting a flight- my favorite this time was the Berry Pusher and Blueberry Cheesecake. They also have a fair amount of non fruity beers on tap (lagers, IPAs, Stouts, etc) which I've also heard great things about. Love the numerous to go can options so you can take home your favorites! read more
1 year ago
THE BIG: Great brews in the historic Alberta arts district of North Portland. Indoor and outdoor seating available. They have AC but it is very weak. Street parking is the way if you're looking for parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with two friends and the wife to grab a drink before dinner. I love Great Notion due to their experimentation with smoothie sours. For drinks, the wife and I got the Beer flight and non-alcoholic kolsch. The beer flight included an hazy IPA (delicious!), a smoothie sour blueberry (super delicious), a few pilsners and a stout. The non-alcoholic kolsch was also a vibe. I feel as long as you have carbonation, it helps with the body of a beer. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, we spent around $26 for the flight and the non alcoholic beer. One of my favorite breweries around and can't wait to try more of their stuff. read more
Very shockingly fast service on the beer delivery once ordering at the table. Everything was delicious. I like to try everything when I'm at a new brewery so I ordered my own flight. I tried Blueberry Muffin, Jammy Pants, Journey to Nectaron, Puddletown Punch, Fresh Hop Van Beer & Concentrated Clouds. Jammy and Puddletown were my favorites. 8/2024. read more
10 months ago
Went here on a visit to the area over the holidays. First time visiting, had a couple of beers from the store. I'm not a big fan of ordering with a QR code I like interacting with a staff that's part of visiting an establishment in my opinion. The beer was great, nice to be able to try some new ones to me. Good was ordered throw another computer screen, again not my cup of tea. Ordered some chips and salsa, that took 25 minutes to get to the table. I understand that it was mildly busy but it was just chips and salsa. Seating was fine even though the group I was with definitely annoyed some must of been locals that wanted to sit at our table so they could watch tv. That's the city for you everyone thinks they are the most important. I would visit again but probably just get a couple packs to go. read more
8 months ago
Food was perfect and paired well with the beer available. Ambiance was excellent, it had a fresh new look!!!! Lighting was on point. Our bartender was very knowledgeable and suggested other local breweries to try. Service was great! read more
8 months ago
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Paul R.
Thank you, Corrie for stopping by and writing this review!! Hope to…
I'm obsessed with Matt's BBQ tacos and this brewery is the perfect match. You grab any seat and order drinks using the QR code at your table. Service is prompt, friendly and we especially appreciated all the families that sat in the adjacent room. The bathroom had a sign to order an "angel shot" if you or a friend feel unsafe. (Pictured) I've never seen this in a bar and wish this was standard practice at all bars. The only gripe I had is the lack of flexibility from the chef at Matt's. I wanted a quesadilla (not on menu) and they told me to order a tortilla and put queso in it. With such an extensive kids menu you'd think they would have a quesadilla. Nevertheless, I ordered a bunch of tortillas to go and brought it back on my flight back home to SF. read more
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Melissa T.
Glad you enjoyed your visit Leah. We appreciate your business!
Great Notion Brewing in Alberta is fantastic. I love having day drinks here in the summer. Their beer is tasty, which is the most important aspect of a brewery. The fruity sours and hazy IPAs stood out, and the sampler allowed me to explore different styles. On a hot summer day, their frozen drinks were incredibly refreshing. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for families. It's spacious and welcoming, which adds to the overall pleasant atmosphere. One of the highlights was their collaboration with Matt's BBQ Taco. The portions were generous, and the flavors paired perfectly with the beer. My favorite taco is THE G.O.A.T. read more
This was a cool little hidden brewery in Alberta. Should be talked about more on trip advisor and any travel recommendation site only heard about it through air bnb lol. Anyways beer here is solid. The Can I Get a WITness was pretty decent for a witbier. The Peach Punch IPa though is where it's at! Staff here is also pretty chill, very quick to serve drinks and just on it in general read more
2 years ago
Great selection of interesting and rotating beers. Flights of five are also available if you want to try a variety. They're currently serving food from Matt's Tacos, which is really good. Ordering is done easily via QR code. There's lots of seating inside and outside. Also kid friendly. Cans are available to go if you just want to pick something up. read more
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Tyler W.
Thanks for the kind words, Stephen. We hope you come join us again.…
2 years ago
All tasted 2 stouts and IPA are great to visit. Bering from PDX is no bad distance and good foods from different restaurants which tacos serves. read more
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Tyler W.
Thanks for the kind words, Etsuko. We appreciate your business and…
Great Notion was a bucket list brewery visit for me and man, did it live up to the hype!! Their beers are SO good and since they have such limited distribution to Massachusetts where I live, I will admit to have paid $9 for 1 can of it! So what a dream it was to finally be there and even more of a gift to have shared it with close friends! Last weekend while travelling for a wedding, we had some time to kill in Portland before our flight, my friends and I went to Great Notion's OG location for beers and lunch! I couldn't pick just one pour so obviously I had to get a flight: * Blueberry Muffin - Fruited Sour (an absolute favorite, this is the one we see every so often in MA and I'll always buy a can even if it's $9 a pop #worthit) * Boo Berry Muffin - Fruited Sour (such a fun seasonal take on the Blueberry Muffin) * Double Strawberry Cheesecake - Fruited Sour (tasted *just* like a strawberry Cremesaver!) * Oktoberfest - Marzen (it's that time of year!) * Little Haus of Horrors - DDH DIPA (this brew was DANK!) + Matt's BBQ Tacos is located here and we were blown away! Chopped Brisket Tacos and the beef fat Waffle Fries are where it's at! We loved that they had such a large, covered outdoor space so we had a relaxing lunch before heading downtown to explore Portland! read more
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Tyler W.
Thanks for stopping in Erika and for the fantastic review with all…
1 year ago
Great patio. Cool space. I would recommend the pig tail for a crisp easy to drinking beer. If you're in Portland, you should try it. read more
1 year ago
Every time I'm visiting friends in Portland, we HAVE to stop by Great Notion Brewing (and send ourselves back some 4 packs of cans- they ship!) The sours are sour, the tarts are tart, the hops are hopping, the IPAs are hazy- what more can you ask for from a brewery? I've truly never had a bad brew here- and I'm a snob (you can call me one, I won't be offended!). I love that you can order on your phone from their trendy outdoor patio (shaded- thank god, in this hot weather we're having). Long story short, Great Notion is GRRRRREAT (in the Tony the Tiger voice) read more
4 years ago
This was our favorite place to drink in Portland. On our trip, we visited here twice and absolutely didn't regret that decision. We went with the flight and were able to try a few different beers. -3.5/5 Pilsner - Accurately describes this beer. It's decent. Perfeclty good. Nothing wrong, nothing to stand out. -PB&Jammy Pants - Holy shit. That is a pb&j in a beer. It taste like an uncrustable in a beer. Not my style, but it could be yours. -Blueberry Muffin- Smells amazing. Normally sours aren't my thing, but this one was pretty good. This drink seems to be a crowd favorite. -Ripe IPA - Delicious IPA. -Ledge Bier - I loved this pilsner. Very crisp and smooth -Hedge Bier - This one was good too, I liked ledge a little better, but this one is still delicious -Bubbs Pineapple & Passionfruit - I loved this one! It is super light and tasty but NOT too sweet. Perfect for a first beer or brunch. -Super Ripe - Uh, not my taste, it was wildly ripe and made my teeth clench. read more
3 years ago
Wow. Great Notion Brewing has been a fixture of Portland for years, and only recently did we start getting a few can releases locally. It has been on my list since I first tried their beer and I finally got to visit one of their locations. Alberta was the most convenient for us and overall it ended up being a highlight of our entire trip. We arrived on a rainy afternoon, wet, tired, and thirsty. From the outside it looks small, with a simple door and windows off the main street. Inside is so much more - wood tables and decor, soft lighting, green plants, natural light, and their signature artwork displayed everywhere. This is a family friendly spot with food and non-alcoholic drinks offered. We sat right in the middle, giving us a view of the bar, restaurant area, and kitchen. Outside the back is a large outdoor seating area with fire pits and open air - I'd imagine it's a great place to spent summer evenings. The staff was immediately welcoming greeting us and explaining to order everything online. For a group that likes to split, this made payment easier. Their beer choices in person were so much more than I had hoped for with styles ranging from lagers, to smoked beer, hazy IPAs, pastry stouts, and everything in between. For two friends, this was their favorite brewery on the entire trip thanks to a large selection of well-made sours. I opted mostly for IPAs and rare styles and loved everything. Their glassware is beautiful with round flight glasses in wooden boxes, stemmed tulip glasses for full pours, and sheer lager glasses for lighter styles. All the beers were well made - there wasn't a bad one. Prices may seem higher to some, but you're paying for quality over quantity. Some pastry and barrel-aged stouts have an upcharge as well, but the menu is clear. Their label art is an iconic style; the restroom walls are covered with past releases, the main walls have some originals and upscaled art as well. Be sure to have a look around. Food here is a separate business, we had tacos (see my other specific review for details). They have a merchandise counter with t-shirts, hats, glassware, etc.; also cold cans ready for take out. Overall we didn't want to leave, but couldn't drink anymore. If you're a beer fan, this is a must-visit place if you're in the area. Cheers! read more
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Melissa T.
Thanks for coming in Alexander. We appreciate your business!
5 months ago
3 years ago
One of my favorite breweries in Portland for their unique offers! I love their smoothie sours (not sure if that's the right term but that's what I'm gonna call it) and the option to get 5 oz pours so you can sample! Matt's BBQ Tacos (pretty popular Pdx joint) is the only food here, as they no longer offer their own menu. Bummer since I thought their food was pretty good. Matt's is separate from Great Notion but is housed within the building. Name is self explanatory, bbq meat served in taco form. $5+ a taco but they are hefty. The pork belly was my fav. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Seat yourself, server will take your drink order or you can order at the bar. Definitely worth a visit and try out their unique beers and buy some cans to go as well. I haven't been to their other locations but I'm sure they're great too. read more
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Melissa T.
Thanks for coming in Melissa, we appreciate your business!
An absolute gem. Great Notion is not just one of my favorite breweries in Portland, but one of my all time favorites in general. Their beers are unique, fun, and very well crafted. I love being able to get flights with both classics I know and love, and a few new and novel as well. This Great Notion location in particular is my favorite due to their excellent choice of food vendor located inside (Matt's BBQ Tacos) which also has fantastic tacos, dips, and mac. Ordering is quick and seamless with Toast QR codes located at every table. The time it takes to get my flight/beers is crazy quick and even while busy, often only takes 5 minutes or less. The staff is also friendly and helpful. The breweries integration of Untapped & their personal easy to use, well designed app makes it all the better. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, that is kid and pet friendly. This is an absolute gem of Portland that I can't recommend enough! read more
Good beers and good food! Great notion is my top Portland brewery. Their beers are tasty and balance. And I love that they have a variety of style available. I've only been to this Alberta location and I like the ample seating. Order on your phone and the beers come out quickly. Matt's bbq taco is on site and the food was delish! The tacos were big and filling. The side of beef fat fries was better than expected! read more
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Melissa T.
Great photos. Thanks for coming in Marti!
No trip to Portland is complete without a visit to Great Notion. As soon as I book my flight up here, Great Notion is all I talk about until our visit here is planned. I guess really, this review is more of a love letter to Great Notion. As someone who primarily drinks sours my options here are pretty much endless. A full flight of sours? No problem. But, when I stopped in last year, my eyes were opened to the world of hazy IPAs. Never would've thought to try one if it weren't for GN's funky and fruit forward brews. After trying the orange creamsicle and juice jr. last year, I was on a hunt for them for moths when I came back to the Bay Area. Never had luck with the orange creamsicle but did happen upon juice jr. Aside from them expanding my beer horizons and giving me some of the sweetest nectar I've ever had, the place just has a really cool vibe. Have drank both inside and out and it always feels so lively and fun...even in the pandemic the outdoors was poppin...safely of course though. Parking can be tough since it's all parallel parking and it's surrounded by neighborhoods, luckily I've never had to be the driver (parallel parker) and we typically can find something within a few blocks. read more
Once upon a time...before Covid GN used to have some very good food. That has not been the case in over 2 years. We used to go weekly but have not been there in months. If you can't serve good food with great beer how about no food instead of the poor menu you have now. So disappointing. read more
5 years ago
Great beer, great staff. Make sure you try their pork Sandwich and ask for a Carolina BBQ on the side. The beers was amazing. We tried a variety of sour beer, from papaya, double blueberry and passion fruit, delicious! The staff will make suggestions based on your liking. Great spot, lots of perking. read more
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Lexie H.
Thank you Mariana! Hope to see you back soon!
1 year ago
Beer we ordered is amazing. We tasted lots of hazy IPA but this one is the winner. There's a separate taco place inside the brewery but we didn't tried it. Service is fast and the place is big. We're in Portland for only 2 days but we went here twice. There's an outside patio if you wanted to bring kids. It's in the art district. read more
If you ask me, Great Notion is the GOAT of the PNW Beer world! When I discovered GN (2017) I was into New England style IPAs. I thought that GN had a knack for them, because everyone that I had tried was amazing. And now fast forward to today (2021) I am obsessed with fruited sours. There is NO ONE around that does better sours than GN! Back in April, my friend and I were on our way to Hood River and I suggested to stop so we could try some beers at the Alberta location. He had never tried any sours before, and one trip here he was convinced! We also picked up some 4-packs on our way out. I've been introducing all my friends to GN because I am OBSESSED. I love this location! So much great seating outside and bonus points for being next door to my favorite food in Portland (Pine State!) read more
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Lexie H.
Thanks Erica! Hope to see you back soon for more of our sours :)
4 years ago
I like beer, and this place had some solid beers - along with some misses (but that's just my preference). The sours were top notch, as were the beers with jams. The lager was decent, but the stout was too sweet to my liking. The service was fine, and the vibe was causal. I'd definitely come back to sample another few rounds of flights if I were ever in town again. Hope they open a few more in CA! read more
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Melissa T.
Glad you could make it in Garfield! If you ever want to order beer to…
2 years ago
4 years ago
My favorite brewery in Oregon. I stop by every time I'm in town. All their beers are excellent whether you like Hazy IPAs or sours. read more
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2204 NE Alberta St
Ste 101
Portland, OR 97211
Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland
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Do you sell individual cans "to go" or just 4 packs?
We have a large selection of 4 packs to go, we do not sell individuals. Cheers!
Is outdoor seating open this week?
Hi Jasmine, We are not quite ready to open up for seating just yet. To go beer and merchandise are still available though.
Is beer only available through ordering and pickup or can you walk on to buy?
You can walk in and order packaged beer to-go when you come in, but if you want to make sure you get what you want before it sells out and see everything that's available, it's easiest to order on our new mobile app and filter by your preferred…
Is outdoor dining open?
Unfortunately, our outdoor seating is not open at this time. Please check back in upcoming months for an update.…
Is this place open for dine in, is there indoor or outdoor seating available?
There is outdoor seating available with everyone socially distant.
Is this place open for dine in?
Sorry but at the current time we are not. Please follow our Instagram to find out when we reopen.
Does this place allow outside food?
No, they have a full-service restaurant of their own. And, the food is actually pretty darn good.
Do you have the beer shakes at the Alberta location?
Sorry but we only have a milkshake machine at our NW location.
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