Great Notion Brewing - Alberta — Restaurant in Portland

--- 2023 --- Bicycle day ⭐⭐⭐ it was a liiiiitle too sour for me I liked the slushee, but I wouldn't order it again bc of the sort of bittee undertones

--- 2024 --- Electric headband ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ it's blue and I adore it

--- 2022 --- Crunch wrap supreme ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing apparently it's better than taco bell the lettuce is really fresh

Smash burger ⭐⭐⭐ too salty for me, I could see how someone that likes salty food would like it though but potentially some of my favorite fries of all time

Fried chicken sandwich ⭐⭐⭐⭐ so good had a ranch and lettuce combo which was amazing wish the chicken was shaped differently so I could have more of a sandwich situation, was more chicken finger shaped.

Hazy Bbq pork sandwich ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good but wish the bread was toasted bread was a bit soggy after a couple minutes

Pretzel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ loved both sauces it came with Loaded nachos with jack fruit ⭐⭐⭐⭐ sauce was a little to tangy for my taste but it was still good!

Loaded fries ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ the battered fries are really good the pork is soft and shredded the sauce is really creamy and has a light spice

Baked and stuffed (berry Danish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ tastes like the inside of a pie

Blueberry muffin in a can ⭐⭐⭐⭐ not overly sweet very thick though had to drink as a whole drink

Pandan fizz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my favorite drink here it's coconutty but in a great way Jules blueberry sour ⭐⭐⭐ just ok

Double peach and cream shake ⭐⭐ too sour for me

Sugar high ⭐⭐⭐⭐ a little too sweet under normal circumstances but loved the cotton candy taste

Mango coconut mochi fruit in a can ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ not sugary, it's perfect tastes like mango juice don't taste the mochi, but maybe it's contributing to the thickness

Strawberry shortcake ⭐⭐⭐✨ just ok, I think there are better flavors partner compared it to orange juice and toothpaste but I don't agree definitely less on the milky side and more on...

I live down the street from this place and I've been here about a half dozen times. They have very good beer. Right now I'm drinking an amazing Key Lime gose. However, every time I stop by this place I'm just a little annoyed by the lack of interested customer service and odd "house rules".

If you are selling unique beers, the waitstaff shouldn't be annoyed when you ask about them. I drink a lot of beer. I know the process well. I'm interested in what makes a brewery unique among the hundreds in the Pacific Northwest. If your bar staff isn't interested in chatting with customers on a slow day, they aren't good at their jobs.

They don't have food service in their "beer garden". Serving food with alcohol limits intoxication. They should at least have a self service pickup window.

Today I wanted to order two 10.5 ounce beers. Both were low abv. I knew I wanted both, but I didn't want an entire tasting flight. They were small pours, and I didn't want to walk back for the second. The bartender told me she wasn't allowed to pour two beers for one customer. I have never had this problem at another brewery. I asked her if that was an OLCC rule, and she said no, it was a house rule. I suppose they could have the rule to curb customers giving a beer to minors, but I'm sitting in full view of waitstaff and bartenders. Considering that they have an 11% beer on the menu, I doubt that my two 5% beers would have been a concern. It's an odd policy.

Between asinine rules and generally disinterested staff, I'm just not going to come by anymore. It sucks because the beer garden is pleasant, and its next door to my favorite...

Great Notion Brewery in Portland, OR, is a must-visit for anyone who loves bold, creative craft beer and amazing food to match. Their lineup of innovative brews is truly something special, and the added bonus of having Matt's BBQ Tacos available on-site makes it an unbeatable experience.

The Double Stack beer is a showstopper-a rich and decadent imperial stout that perfectly captures the essence of maple syrup and pancakes. It's like dessert and breakfast rolled into one, with a velvety smoothness that keeps you coming back for more. It's a must-try for stout lovers and anyone looking for a unique, indulgent beer.

For something lighter but equally satisfying, the Bubbs Grapefruit seltzer is fantastic. It's crisp, refreshing, and packed with bright, tangy grapefruit flavor. It's perfect for a sunny day or whenever you're in the mood for something clean and bubbly.

And the cherry on top? Matt's BBQ Tacos is right there inside the brewery, serving up some of the best tacos in Portland. Their smoked brisket and pork belly tacos are the stuff of dreams -flavorful, juicy, and the perfect pairing for Great Notion's beers. The combination of outstanding beer and mouthwatering BBQ tacos makes this spot a true Portland treasure.

Whether you're a beer enthusiast, a foodie, or both, Great Notion Brewery delivers on every level. Highly recommended for an...