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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - The dog friendly patio, partially covered, some heaters - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It's truly disappointing when restaurants and other businesses choose to take a political stance that makes some customers feel unwelcome simply because of their beliefs or support for the Constitution. My wife and I drove over 30 minutes to visit this location because we were looking forward to enjoying good BBQ, tacos and a beer. Unfortunately, the political signage displayed throughout the windows and establishment made us feel unwelcome, so we decided not to stay. Great Notion and Matt's BBQ Tacos, you've pushed away customers who came ready to support your business and spend money with you. I wish you the best, but it seems you've chosen to operate not only as a restaurant and brewery, but also as a platform for political messaging. That's your right, of course, but it's a direction that may alienate customers who simply want to enjoy good food and drinks without politics being part of the experience. read more

Confessional time: yep, I'm old. I'm right on the cusp of the Millennials and Gen X. And you will pry my hoppy IPA from my cold, dead, but very happy hands. I have to admit I was a teeny bit worried when I saw Great Notion's hazy/tart-forward taplist yesterday. But The Soughten--a collab with Breakside, dry hopped with (per the website) "Citra, Amarillo, and Chinook hops along with Euphorics"--was SO SO SO GOOD. One of the driest IPAs I've had in years, and just delicious! Really unique. Instead of a punch-you-in-the-face hops (which I also like), this one had a super complex flavor. As for Great Notion itself, this location is just lovely. Airy, with dangling plants and assorted vintage/antique light fixtures. You order your Matt's BBQ Tacos from a computer kiosk, and then order your drinks from the bar. As always Matt's "The G.O.A.T." taco is the thing to order--yumm. We'll be back. read more

Terrific hazy IPAs and great tacos. Friendly and quick service, lovely patio and great barn-style vibes inside. Funktastic neighborhood. What's not to like? 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

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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! read more

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Beer flight-$19 for 5, 5 oz pours. Great for sharing! - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Too much political signage... we came to have beers and tacos and were inundated by liberal propaganda. We obviously don't belong in this neighborhood! Sad, because we wanted to try and give them business. Portland businesses and restaurants are failing. Don't push away customers with political propaganda! read more

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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

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Cool brewery on Alberta, the entrace was a bit hard to find. But the inside is big and cozy. Staffs were friendly. Service was casual. They're known for the fun and creative beer offerings. Great to bring visitors from out of town and you can get delicious Matt's BBQ tacos here as well! read more

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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Italian sandwich and the spicy pep pizza with honey and ricotta cheese. Chef's kiss!! - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great cozy experience at the original Great Notion! First had it in Berkeley so knew we had to try these awesome sour beers at the source when in Rome. Love the blueberry muffin & orange dreamsicle sours. Easy ordering with the QR code & excellent service! read more

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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Tart ales I took to go now in my fridge for the good times ahead. - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Was looking for a last minute place for dinner. Great comfortable atmosphere with lots of seating.

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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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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Beer, frozen beer, fries, tacos - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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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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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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

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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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Cold beer - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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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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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Flight Blueberry muffin Orange creamsicle Top down Thumb splitter Juice jr. - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was by far my favorite brewery experience while visiting Portland - had an amazing flight of Hazy IPAs, followed by and amazing flight of Sour beers. I think everything was just perfect here; so many IPAs to pick from, and the hazy's were all amazing. Similar with the sours; amazing variety and all delicious. The bar staff were knowledgable and friendly, interior space was warm and welcoming. I love the Alberta neighborhood and this brewery is in a great location to relax for a drink after strolling the street. read more

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. read more

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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

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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

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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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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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Matt's BBQ Tacos - Pulled pork, brisket and pork belly - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Beer flight. Photo by @martiwantsmore - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Back here after almost 3 years, noon on a Monday so not crowded, which bothered me on my last visit, where the tightly packed tables can press on you when they're all full.. Today's service was exceptional, 6 stars! And the beer among the best not just in Portland but the country or beyond. Having Matt's tacos in the kitchen is a big step up from what they had in the past. read more

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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

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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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Hazy IPA "ripe" something. Really good - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Killer looking establishment with its authentic art work. Major outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. The food is made by a taco company. The tacos aren't small and are very delicious with their own authentic twists. The hot wings were a must. They were smoked. Some of the best wings I've ever had. I tried all new sours, except one. I enjoyed all of them. The service was great. Tyler was attentive with a positive attitude and kindness. Thank you for a great evening! I enjoyed this location as much as I enjoy the NW location which is my regular stop. read more

Matt's BBQ Tacos accompanies this spot for food. The Blueberry beer is pretty tasty, bartenders at this location are good and I like the TV setup. I would come here more but the beers are a bit expensive and they don't offer any cheap beer options. read more

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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Excellent brewery! Outstanding IPAs. Co-located with Matt's BBQ Tacos for the perfect combination of food and drink. Order beers thru the QR code and have them delivered to your table. read more

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Went on a whim and this was actually quite nice. Cool vibe, everything good. I love the Alberta District so this is another reason to head that way, looking forward to hanging out there when it warms up. read more

We love (!!!) this brewery and the darling neighborhood it's in. Great vibe, terrific food...we always recommend Great Notion to folks visiting Portland! read more

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

Great Notion Brewing - Alberta - Lager - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon