Came to this pretty small brewery. Great Notion has a few locations in the Pacific Northwest, including this one in Georgetown. It may not have a ton of space inside, but it also has a patio. Has a lot of beers to choose from. The prices are kind of high with it being a smaller local brewery that focuses more on quality than on quantity. A pretty impressive list of beers. It's got a lot of unusual styles and flavors. There's fruity and plenty of others that sound unique. Beers are good. It's about $8 a pint. That's kind of a lot, but this is a smaller brewery though. It's a few bucks off certain pints at happy hour. Last time we got a few, and they had some pretty crazy sounding ones. Best of these was the Blueberry Muffin. This is a sour with blueberries obviously. Beers are pretty easy to find around here, but this is one of the best. It's located on Airport Way at Albro Place. This is located next to Deep Sea, the bakery with cupcakes and other treats. read more

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Excellent knowledge of their products, great selection of beers and a wide variety of IPA's.

Back to the beers, as always we lead with the stouts. My husband is drinking Double Stack Imperial stout. It has caramel notes that gives it a pleasant sweet taste. I am drinking Stamper Stout. It is leaning a little towards the beer side for a stout but quite enjoyable! The service was friendly and the place is welcoming. read more

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What a phenomenal brewery! So many great beers across multiple styles! Thoroughly enjoyed the sours, stouts, and IPA's! The bartender was very personable and had lots of beer knowledge! Will definitely be back when we're in town!! read more

Always love Great Notion (the beer and the amazing staff) but just discovered their NA (Non Alcoholic) options just in time for my dry January so thought I would throw out a review in case anyone else was looking for recommendations!! Cheers read more

Such a fun lil spot! Nice vibe, beer, music, & patio! A lil sun, a lil shade = perfect! Dog friendly is also nice :) read more

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Love their beer - always have. Cute little place that we visit regularly. It's nice not to have to battle our way into Ballard now. I wish they had a kitchen (or rotating food trucks) - the cake store next door is yummy but I don't necessarily like to drink beer while eating cake. Note: it's almost impossible to find free parking and don't assume the parking checker won't come by because THEY ARE THERE ALL THE TIME! And they make a killing in this lot - so consider yourself warned. read more

Cutest outside seating, always such a great time. Wall in service- even if they have a big line it moves quick! No food present, but they allow outside snacks. read more

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I love this brewery and always stop by when I am in the area. I much prefer it to a previous brewery that was in a different part of this same building. I like fun beer and I always find something that sounds delicious here. Other than your typical Georgetown parking issues, this is the best. There are a few spots out front, but your chances of getting one of these are very small. If you don't know Georgetown is great for walking around and brewery/bar hopping. Lots of places to eat around here too. In the summer I enjoy the outdoor patio area, but if the weather is not great the inside is nice and cozy too. I really liked when they had the separate back room, but I guess that is no longer. I love their art. There is always something new to try here, sometimes it's best to get a sampler, but they are pretty great about letting you taste things to help you decide as well. I appreciate their detailed menus and they are always open to answering questions. Prices are high, but the beer is delicious. My recent favs are the Possessed (who doesn't love a green beer) and Strawberry Fluff (loved by me and alpacas). My partner does not share my love of fun beer, so for those like him they have some typical non fun beers as well. read more

I'm so glad I found out about Great Notion, thanks to a Yelp Elite event! I discovered that I'm a huge fan of sours and fruited beers. I even got to try a milkshake IPA for the first time. Usually I'm not a huge fan of beer but I think I'll be back to try more! There is over 10+ pours to choose from on the tap list. You can purchase sampler sizes before you commit to a full size. This is a neat brewery tucked in Georgetown. It is spacious. It's accommodating for larger groups. There are board games and a few pinball machines. Lots of good vibes. read more

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I've been wanting to visit a Great Notion for a long time, and this one happened to be near my dinner reservations. They have such a unique offering of beers, like smoothie and fruited flavors. The customer service was friendly, and they helped me fill out the must-haves of my beer flight. The area is small, but cute, and feels comfortable. I don't often make it to this part of Seattle, but it's a wonderful spot I hope I can visit again. read more

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Great beer and amazing people. Such friendly vibes in the taproom with well behaved doggies! read more

Great Notion Brewing - Georgetown - Sleepwalker, Possessed, Triple Strawberry Marshmallow Shake - all so good!!!! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Another great Georgetown venue that I will put into rotation when I want to go out for beers with friends. Great Notion delivered with an array of local and tasty beers. I am very partial to sours. If that's your jam, this is your place! The blueberry was unique and lived up to some of the Flemish sour cherry beers I've had overseas. read more

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First visit and we loved this place. Super laid back they had a couple of Tv''s for the games. Beer tenders were knowledgeable and patient with our selections as we both had flights. We will definitely return!! read more

Came here an hour before closing. Bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable with the beers. A ton of seating available, there were only a few customers here. Lots of board games and card games available to play. There were a few arcades / pinball machines too. Parking was a little weird, we didn't know we were in the paid parking lot and had to move the car to a different spot so we didn't have to pay. Had great beers and a fun time here. read more

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Purely based on the drink, was very happy with the Over Ripped / sour smoothie style beer. Has mango and mangosteen. Stopped by for the Passionfruit Mochi but maybe it was not for me. read more

Wonderful beers and a super chill atmosphere. Perfect place to kill Some time before a long flight home. read more

Back in Georgetown, after a long Saturday at work, Great Notions has been on my radar since first trying a few of their brews while residing in the Bay Area Cali, so many great breweries in the Georgetown area, it's taken some time to visit most of them... one or two still in the list, but a few already visited multiple times. Great Notions has some unique takes on beers, not just your average multiple choices of IPA's, but many uniquely flavored beers, which many are still waiting to try, as this visit was focused on trying some of their newly tapped fresh hopped ales, which one of which I got the kick the keg, last pour... Thanks! Shawn! Both of the fresh hops ales were great tasting, hoppy and juicy hazy, just what you would expect from a great brewery, so glad they opened a tap house or two in Seattle (another still to visit in Ballard) being a Saturday afternoon, both inside and outside was busy, parking was a little challenging but not too bad, the patio was full, but I was lucky enough to find a stool at the bar. The constant line was quickly taken care of, bar tenders were on it! Making for smiling happy customers walking away with full pours or multiple tasters to try. Dog friendly patio, college games on the multiple screens throughout, and a nice variety of rock playing made for a very chilled atmosphere. Now I couldn't leave without at least trying a taster of one of their unique beers, Blueberry muffin...OMG!! So good!! Blueberry blast up front with a nice muffin grain aftertaste... if I was ever tempted to have a beer for breakfast.. this one would be it.. lol definitely looking forward to more visits to try more of Great Notions special take on beers. Georgetown is always a fun area to visit. Happy Yelping and Cheers!! read more

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Walked into Great Notion to kill Monday blues and ordered their flight with the following drafts: -Night of the living squatch ( The Best - Coffee/chocolate notes) -Blueberry muffin (Fruity) -Double raspberry marshmallow (Fruity) -Edge of the dessert (okayish) -Radio silence (not my cup of tea or beer rather) They have a lot of tables to seat folks and the ambience is okay not great as compared to some other breweries but a nice cozy place for a small group tp hang out. You can see planes fly by real up and close and those loud noises can be annoying sometimes if you are trying to have a conversation with your group of friends. Service is nice staff is friendly and polite. I will stop by again for the Night of the Living Squatch and the Mango beer (they did not have it the day I stopped by) read more

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I have been anxiously awaiting the opening of Great Notion ever since I heard the great news of the Portland brewery making it's way up to the Seattle area! GN is by far, one of my favorite breweries in Portland! Their beers are unique, and they have an amazing line up (and some of the best IMO) of New England style IPAs! We went down on Friday, since my husband and I were both off work for the holiday. To our disappointment, their patio is available BY RESERVATION only! (If you don't have a reservation you can buy 4 packs to go. No growlers/crowlers at this time.) Somehow by the grace of the beer gods, someone was 30 minutes late for their reservation so they sat us at their table! Talk about luck! (After we left I looked online regarding the reservation policy bc I didn't see it when I was on the GN site- they're booked solid for weeks! You have to go to online and all the BOTTOM of the page is the link to "reserve a table". The reservations are for 2 hour time slots & they fill quickly, so reserve reserve reserve!!!) Anyways back to the beer! My husband and I ordered the sample tray; which includes 5 beers. We got 3 NEIPAs, a session and a stout. The BABY BLUE was my favorite! The color was strange, but the aroma and the taste were so good!!! Although, it is a blueberry NEIPA, it reminded me of cotton candy! Not overly sweet, just a hint of blueberry (which has never ever been my go to flavor!) The peanut Brother was a nice stout. I got more chocolate than peanut butter but it was as nice clean stout for such a high ABV. We got a couple of 4-packs to take home. I wish they were doing crowlers, because I would've been stocking up on the Baby Blue! It was also Black Friday on our visit, so we got 20% off a Great Notion hat. Thanks Great Notion! Welcome to Seattle! I am so glad you're here!!! Cheers! read more

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Thanks for hosting us at the Yelp Elite event! I loved the option of flights to explore the menu, especially when you are the kind of person who can't make up their mind and likes to sample different things! Cool that the space is indoor/outdoor with tons of seating and that there are games available to play. I'll have to come back to try what I missed out on this time! read more

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I was a fan of Great Notion after visiting them in Portland a few years ago and am a fan of sours so naturally, was super excited to see them open up their Georgetown location! A few things to note, to avoid disappointment/set reasonable expectations: - Right now (as of September 2020) they are accepting online reservations for seating (and no walk-ins). I had reserved a few weeks back (right when they released seats) and got a reservation for Sunday 9/27. The weather (and air quality) cooperated so we were able to make it! Not sure if they will keep this area open if it rains (there were umbrellas but it wasn't fully covered). If you want to buy beer to go, I believe you can walk in (or order through their app). We saw lots of people showing up hoping to find seating but they were turned away due to not having a reservation. - Reservations are pretty limited due to A) demand and B) the seating area only accommodates a handful of groups and is properly distanced, etc. Having put those caveats out there, this was overall a positive experience! When you arrive, they will seat you in the outdoor area (which was super comfortable -- soft patio chairs and a very distanced/private area). They let you know that all the ordering/paying is done through the QR code on the table, so be sure to have your phone charged/available. You literally do not interact with the staff at all after you get seated, except when they bring you your beers (and they tell you specifically "do not get up from your table in less you have to use the restroom", which was a bit harsh, but understandable) I ordered a flight (5 beers for $16, I believe). I had the Double Berry Shake, Guava Jr., Seedless, Tree Hugger, and King size peanut butter. All were unique and tasty in their own way -- the peanut butter one was a tad sweet for me (and a little artificial tasting) but all the others were great, with the Double Berry Shake being my favorite. The only slightly negative here is that the experience feels a bit impersonal since you don't interact with the staff. You literally cannot ask a question about a particular beer (e.g. is this beer super hoppy?) or any other question, as they do not come to your table. I definitely understand and respect covid precautions, but it seems like they could come close(ish) to your table (while keeping 6 feet distance) initially to check on you, ask if you have questions, etc. especially since this a new brewery to the Seattle area and people may have questions before ordering a particular beer. Otherwise, always happy to have another brewery in Seattle to frequent, and you can never have too many sours! :) read more

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Had a fun evening at Great Notion; I tried a few different beers! My favorite of the evening was the Baked Peach, I'm usually not a sour person but I was pleasantly surprised by this beer! Reminds me vaguely of the aftertaste of a peach pie. I was not a fan of the seltzer as it tasted heavily like fruit punch or medicine, so would not recommend. Great service, smiles all around and some good beer! Also they have TVs and pinball machines as well. I'm not in the area often, but I can definitely see myself returning!! read more

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Had some time between meetings, and decided that a brewery stop for a flight wouldn't be a bad idea. I mean, it was Thirsty Thursday, after all! It was my first time here and what a cool spot! They have a pretty good-sized outdoor space, with really cool murals and a cool plant wall, as well as ample space. All of the Seattle vibes. The story is the same for the inside - cool murals, and everything else is like any other brewery visit you've probably had. This Great Notion location has a really cool event space though, which I have my eye on! I went with a flight of mainly all IPAs, but Great Notion is known for their sours (not my thing). I've tried some of their "milkshake" style beers in the past which were really good, but took a minute to get used to. That said, their "Let's Talk Tropics" IPA is dangerous. It's so dang good. Refreshing. High ABV. Definitely one that would be a great summer beer (and will be, for me). So glad I stopped to check out this space. See ya soon! read more

green haired bartender was rude, irritable and disrespectful to our entire group. good luck with her pouring your brews. I'll be going to other breweries from here on out read more

Very cozy spot. It's a tad difficult to find, but well worth the journey. (Be aware - parking can be difficult to find.) The stouts are excellent -- The "Double Stack" has been my favourite. read more

Came to great notion on a warm Sunday. They had a nice and cool indoor space that let you enjoy the sunshine without baking in it. I'm pretty simple when it comes to beer which is not great notions jam but I still enjoyed the beer. read more

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I typically go to the Great Notion in Ballard, and once I tried their "Edge of Dessert" smoothie style beer I've been stalking their Un-Tapped list ever since awaiting its' return to the rotation. I "like" beer and I LOVE Great Notion beer! It's like they have the sweet-toothed woman in mind when creating these super creative beers. I drove to Georgetown today after a month long wait for this beer, and it's SO worth it. I would also recommend any of their beers made with milk sugars. Sounds so weird, but seriously so YUM! read more

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While looking for a brewery in the Seattle area, I stumbled upon Great Notion! Mostly sours, but a few IPAs and Seltzers. Tony was great and recommended some good options! read more

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Wha? Great Notions has TWO taprooms in Seattle!? I was really confused when I was in Ballard and entered in the GPS coordinates and it wanted to take me to the Georgetown. I knew there was a Ballard taproom and was pleasantly surprised to see that there were two locations in Seattle. After I wrapped up my brewery business in Ballard on my way home I stopped at the Georgetown location and bought their Ledge Bier pilsner. It was a nice, light biscuity beer which was enjoyable and a nice departure I needed from the sweeter beers I have had in the past with this brewery however if you can snag their delightful and very popular Blueberry Muffin beer you should definitely give that a try. It will make your taste buds swoon! read more

If I'm somewhere along the PNW, Great Notion has to be a stop. Luckily, I was in town for my dad's birthday and finally got the opportunity to visit the Georgetown location in WA around May (COVID times). I wasn't too sure what to expect or if they'd be open for some limited dine-in. It's in a little nook of town that is notorious for parties day and night. But when it's calm, you almost can't tell that it is there. But you might wonder why there are so many cars in this tiny parking lot but nobody is around. Right off the freeway, it's a pretty unsuspecting location and shares spaces with a machine shop, another brewery, and Great Notion. There was a tiny sign that pointed you to the space. If you were standing facing the building, it's the entrance to your right! They have a fantastic outdoor space that is also a dog friendly patio and not bad for groups, either. It's definitely one of their smaller locations, but it is not lacking in beer selection or vibes. Went inside to be seated and QR code for menu of beers and somebody came over to take your order. Always a good selection from GN and continuously rotating taps with the limited releases! I suggest downloading their app so you know when the next drop you and you can come try it in person. A lot of times, you have to preorder if you want to pick up the drop and they won't have anymore available but you are able to taste in person. Your get most of the GN experience here - merch, flights, beers and to go. Staff are super friendly and always with the recommendations! This location is one of the best locations because they usually get all the drops that GN releases. So if you're in the Seattle area, make sure to stop by for a great beer! read more

I tried the sour flights today and was impressed. From right to left they are: Seedless, Luminous 11, Freshly Sliced (arguably my favorite), double blueberry shake, and blue raspberry fluff. I haven't had a flight in a while, and really enjoyed the different flavors this one had. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Ok I love this place ! I am a huge fan of sours and berry flavored beers, this hits the mark. Whenever someone comes into town I make it my business to bring them here. It's a really chill place you can kick back, bring snacks, play games and most importantly drink some great a$$ beer! read more

I liked this spot in Seattle. I've been to the one in Portland before. They have a good variety of beers ranging from sours to pilsners. I liked their fruit beers a lot! They have cans and draft pours, I prefer draft so definitely need to read the board to make sure to order correctly! I liked the brewery a lot! read more

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Visited this location and had a great time. Beertender was super friendly and knowledgeable talking beer with. Liked the quirkiness of the space: cool artwork all over, multiple connected rooms, outside patio, pinball machines. Grabbed some Smarty Pants sandwiches to bring onsite a short couple minute walk away. Will definitely be back read more

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Had a terrible experience with one of the employees. He was aggressive and extremely rude. Will never go back.

HR 3-6 pm M-F $4 lagers, $5-6 IPAs, $1 off sours Portland spot known for sours & IPAs up here Nice enuf but kinda hipster. They share a restroom with another brewery and have a couple of video games #beerisgood public read more

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I'm updating my review after my most recent experience here, since I was finally able to get my appointment rescheduled. I'm not willing to give them five stars yet since it was unfortunate they didn't handle that situation better, but I will likely update it to five stars if my last experience remains constant the next few times I visit. I was expecting the customer experience to be lacking based on my experience as well as the initial reviews below. However, I was pleasantly surprised over how great the service was. I had two gentlemen waiting on me the other night; they were both attentive and knew their beers well which meant they had good feedback on which beers to get based on the styles I like. The beers are all very unique, which is what sets Great Notion apart from most other breweries in the area. They specialize in sours and IPA's, but also had some interesting darker beers on tap. They also add random ingredients to their beers such as fruit, mochi, and other weird items. This isn't as surprising for sours, but it is for IPA's. I tried a sampler of different types and all were really good. However, I didn't take any home since their prices are quite a bit higher than most other breweries (i.e. $20 is about the average for a 4-pack of their beers). I believe part of this price increase is due to the ingredients they add, but even then they're most expensive than most other local breweries. The atmosphere is a slight upgrade from Mercer Winery, which used to occupy the spot (which I'm still bummed about them leaving, btw). They've added more coverings to the patio area to keep out the rain as well as some fake grass over the concrete, which looks nicer than it sounds. The one thing that would be a nice addition would be heat lamps or a heat source once it gets colder, since it was already pretty cold when I went in early Nov. They don't offer food options but are cool with you bringing it in - I recommend either Fonda La Catrina or Calozzi's Cheesesteak. read more

If you want to try some crazy beer... they always have fun and interesting brews on tap! But why I love GN is their juicy IPAs.

I fell in love with this brewery in Oregon so I was super excited about this Georgetown location. The beer is SIX STARS... I just wish the service was better! I hope next time I go, they will have a more considerate staff. The staff I am referring to worked, Monday night 9/28! Im excited to see how you've grown, now that you know better.... Do better! read more

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