Great Notion (2021)

Have you ever had a good "milkshake IPA" Dyan? I never have and so I'm wondering what they're supposed to taste like. Several breweries were pouring their version at the 2019 OBF, and I didn't like any of them. pFriem's was at least tolerable I suppose, but it's not a beer I'd ever want to order.

Tired Hand's supposedly makes great ones, but the couple of times I stopped by the brewery, they weren't available (by all accounts they're very popular and sell out fast).

Seems like the sort of thing GN might do well, but I have my doubts.

 

Today's update (4/2/21)


Happy Friday, everyone!
Get groovy with another smoothie this week.
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Upcoming Drops

Mellifluous 2
(6% abv) $23/4pack
Mellifluous 2 is one smooth(ie) operator. This tart ale is a thick and luscious blend of strawberry, pineapple, mango, guava, and banana. No need to ask - this one is something special.

Double Blueberry Shake
(9% abv) $22/4pack
Don’t let the lingering springtime chill make you blue. Shake things up with next week’s batch of Double Blueberry Shake, a tart ale brimming with plump blueberries and fragrant vanilla.

Peach Marshmallow Mochi
(7% abv) $20/4pack
The newest Mochi is a dreamy union of peach, marshmallow, vanilla, and toasted rice for a milkshake-style IPA that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Stacks of Coconut
(10% abv) $22/4pack
Stack ‘em up - Stacks of Coconut is back, bringing a heaping helping of coconut to our favorite breakfast-inspired imperial stout. This beer is packed with maple syrup then conditioned on tender coconut and locally roasted coffee beans.





BC, CA & MN drops

We've got tons of beer headed your way if you live in Vancouver, BC, Sacramento, the Bay Area, or Minnesota! Keep an eye out for some of your favorite GN beers in your area soon.



Shipping to KY, VA & DC

Our shipping area grew a lot this week with the addition of Kentucky, Virginia, and Washington DC to the lineup! Get your favorite beers shipped directly to your door and never miss a drop again. Download the app and get to ordering now!

Here’s what you need to know before placing your first order:

-Shipping is a flat rate per case (up to six 4packs). Shipping is $25 to KY and $30 to VA and DC. There is no minimum order amount.

-All three new areas are subject to legal limits on the amount of beer allowed to be shipped to each individual per month, so please do not exceed the limit that applies to you. Your order will be canceled and refunded if you order above the allotted number of cases in a month. New state limits are:

KY - 10 cases per month
VA - 2 cases per month
DC - 1 case per month


-All orders ship with UPS Ground. Once your order leaves our facility, it will take around five days to arrive at your address.

-Next-Day delivery is not available at this time, and we are working with our developers to clarify the language in the app as our shipping area expands.

-There is a bug in the app that autofills OR in the state field for all addresses. As long as you enter your address correctly, your order will go through just fine on our end.

-Be sure to select the Shipping option when adding items to your cart (not Delivery).

For those of you a little closer to home in Oregon, please be aware that we will continue to enforce Oregon state limits to comply with OLCC shipping rules. This means that no more than two cases of beer per month can be shipped to any given residence each month. If you order more than the two cases permitted in that timeframe, your order will be cancelled and refunded by our team.

Make sure to check out our Shipping FAQ here for more information! You can also contact us at [email protected] with specific order questions or concerns.



Catch a Flight

March marked International Women’s Day AND Women’s History Month, and we took the opportunity to catch up with a couple inspiring women in the industry on Catch a Flight with Pauly. GN's own Uncle Pauly sat down earlier last month with Kee Nelson and Lisa Allen.

In episode 18 of CAFWP, Pauly and Kee Nelson from @keesloadedkitchen, one of Portland's most beloved food carts, chatted over a couple of beers. Kee shares the story of how she got started, her advice on continuing to hustle and succeed, and the importance of community involvement. Make sure you try Kee's cooking, it is fire!

Later in episode 19, Uncle Pauly caught up with Lisa Allen, head brewer at Heater Allen, to discuss Lisa’s journey from the world of wine into brewing, Lady Behind the Glass (our upcoming Italian Pilsner collabo), and general woman-identified badassery in the beer industry. Brush up on your lager knowledge and check out Lisa’s brews at Heater Allen.

You can tune in to these episodes of Catch a Flight with Pauly, as well as all of our past episodes, on our IGTV. We are always looking for cool folks to have a beer with, so let us know who you want us to catch a flight with next!





Catch a flight and a little sunshine if you can, and we'll see you next Friday with more Notions!

#keepbeerfun

 

Today's update (4/9/21)

Happy Friday, everyone!
Our shipping zone continues to expand, and a SMOOOOOOOTH collabo is coming your way!!!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Upcoming Drops

Hot Fudge Saturday
(9% abv) $22/4pack
This imperial stout is even better than a mountain of ice cream with all the sundae fixings. Gooey chocolate, vanilla, and banana are all topped off with a drizzle of strawberry sauce. Don’t forget the spoons!

Puffery
(4.5% abv) $15/4pack
We’re all puffed up with pride over this delicious new lager. The second installment of the Puffery series is a Japanese-style rice lager done right. Refreshing Saaz hops and delicate rice make for a light-bodied and perfectly crushable beer. We will be donating a portion of proceeds from this beer to the Portland Asian Health & Service Center in support of their efforts improving healthcare quality for our local AAPI neighbors.

Orange Creamsicle
(7% abv) $20/4pack
The ice cream truck never brought you a treat quite as yummy as our Orange Creamsicle. Amarillo and Motueka hops, orange puree, vanilla, and milk sugar meet in this milkshake-style IPA for a sweet treat that brings to mind your childhood favorite.

Patterns
(8.2 % abv) $20/4pack
This Double IPA unveils to us new and exciting forms from the patterns within. Brewed with Riwaka hops from a family farm in New Zealand, we're excited to bring this special DIPA back for a second round.

Afterglow
(7% abv) $18/4pack
We're not sure if it's the rotating selection of bright hops or the crisp California Ale yeast in Afterglow, but this spin on a West Coast-style IPA keeps us feeling really good after each experience. This batch was brewed with a beautiful balance of Mosaic and Mosaic Cryo hops.



Baked and Stuffed

Great Notion + Claim 52 = a match made in wacky craft beer heaven. We teamed up with our friends from Eugene to bring you Baked and Stuffed, the perfect intersection of GN’s pie-inspired Baked series and Claim 52’s dessert-style Stuffed beers. This over-the-top smoothie beer is a bonanza of tart raspberry, banana, marshmallow, graham cracker, and hazelnut. We maaaay have had the munchies when we dreamed up this concoction, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a banger! (5% abv) $23/4pack



This collab drops next week, and you can scope more beers from Claim 52 on their IG page!






Alberta Drop

The latest act out of Alberta Street is straight fire!

Root Beard Float
(7.8% abv) $20/4pack
We brewed Root Beard the first year we were open, and decided to bring it back with a twist. This beer tastes like the real thing, all the root beer flavors you'd expect, but finished with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. This one will take you back. *does not contain milk sugar

Hop Stash
(7.5% abv) $18/4pack
This IPA was brewed exclusively with El Dorado and Citra Hop Hash. This is our first time using it, and, ummm... I think I'm in love!

After Party
(10% abv) $21/4pack
What should I bring to the After Party? I'm glad you asked, a triple IPA of course! Double dry hopped with Citra, Vic Secret, and Riwaka hops, this one will keep you going into the early morning hours.

Munchies
(10% abv) $20/4pack
This imperial chocolate oat ale was inspired by freshly baked adult brownies. Fermented with loads of gooey brownie mix, buckets of oat milk, and some freshly harvested green....hops of course. So kick back and relax, it's always 4:20 somewhere. *does not contain thc

Changing Seasons
(7% abv) $20/4pack
Settle into Spring with this refreshing India Pale Ale. Dry hopped with Galaxy and Motueka and finished with a touch of chamomile.



Shipping to NH, VT, and ND!

Even more new states were added to our shipping zone this week, including Vermont, New Hampshire, and North Dakota! We will continue to expand to new states through the spring, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Nebraska. Spread to the word to all your beer buddies, download our app if you haven't already, and cop all the latest drops!

Here’s what you need to know before placing your first order:

-Shipping is a flat rate per case (up to six 4packs). Shipping is $20 to Oregon and Washington, $25 to other Western and Midwestern states, and $30 to the East Coast. There is no minimum order amount.

-All new states (and Oregon) are subject to legal limits on the amount of beer allowed to be shipped to each individual or residence per month/year, so please do not exceed the limit that applies to you. Your order will be canceled and refunded if you order above the allotted number of cases in a month. See our Shipping FAQ for limits in your area. *limit to ND is four 4packs

-All orders ship with UPS Ground. Once your order leaves our facility, it will take around five days to arrive at your address. Next-Day delivery is not available at this time, and we are working with our developers to clarify the language in the app as our shipping area expands.

-There is a bug in the app that autofills OR in the state field for all addresses. As long as you enter your address correctly, your order will go through just fine on our end.

-Be sure to select the Shipping option when adding items to your cart (not Delivery).

Make sure to check out our Shipping FAQ here for more information! You can also contact us at [email protected] with specific order questions or concerns.





Come by and hang on one of our patios this weekend, and we'll see you next Friday with more Notions!

#keepbeerfun

 

This weeks update (from 4/16/21)



Happy Friday, everyone!
PA Shipping, Vanillazilla and Whistlepunk Love!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Upcoming Drops

Black Raspberry Fluff
(8.5% abv) $20/4pack
We’ve spun up a fresh batch of our cotton-candy inspired tart ale series with all the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of the real thing. Black Raspberry Fluff is a sticky sweet froth of black raspberry, vanilla, and cotton candy flavors that brings the carnival to you.

Vanillazilla
(11.6% abv) $25/4pack
Developed in a top-secret lab (i.e. our NW brewery), Vanillazilla is a monster of an imperial stout. With the atomic power of coffee, coconut, and vanilla, this beer is coming to tear it up. You have no idea what’s coming...

Onyx Eye
(7% abv) $22/4pack
See through the mundane to perceive new dimensions of flavor. Onyx eye is a tart ale that harnesses the depth of blackberry, blackcurrant, and elderberry with profoundly satisfying results.

Queen of Fruits
(6% abv) $20/4pack
This new beer has us all aflutter. Queen of Fruits is a lively tropical tart ale teeming with a trio of colorful fruits: passionfruit, mango, and -the queen herself- mangosteen.

The Sound
(8.2% abv) $20/4pack
Sustainability Sal sails back into town next week! One of our flagship Seattle beers, The Sound is a hazy DIPA brewed with a trifecta of delectable hops: Citra, Amarillo, and Vic Secret. Coming soon to a port near you.

Ripe
(7% abv) $18/4pack
Ripe is back and ready to be plucked for your sipping pleasure. One of our most beloved flagships, this hazy IPA is bursting with hoppy Citra goodness. It’s been a while since we brought back this fan favorite, so we brewed up a new batch to quench your thirst!




She's a Lady

Lady Behind the Glass
(5.8% abv) $16/4pack
While we love to push the envelope with all kinds of inventive concoctions, nothing beats the crisp perfection of of a well-executed pilsner. and few know their way around a pilsner better than our friends at Heater Allen, so we teamed up with Lisa Allen herself to brew Lady Behind the Glass. This Italian-style pilsner is clean and effervescent, with enough bitterness to appeal to many PNW palates. Dry-hopped with Motueka, Saaz, and Tettnanger, the bready malt aroma is balanced by earthy and floral hop notes. We will definitely be enjoying this one on the warm, sunny days ahead.

This collab drops next week, and you can check out all the goings-on at Heater Allen on their IG page!





August West Barrel Brokers

Whistlepunks & Timberbeasts, if you filled out our August West survey last month, be sure to check your inbox for an update on this long-awaited BA stout! You’ve been exclusively blessed with the ability to procure our first Barrel-Aged stout release in ages, a sick team up with the good folks @thebruery. We kept this one beautifully simple, adding only toasted pecans and vanilla beans and letting time do the rest. Even with its formidable 14.1% abv, the years have mellowed any alcohol burn, leaving a silky sweet finish that brings to mind the richness of a velvety nut butter.



Shipping to PA

AYE YOOOOO Adrian! Move over, Rocky - Great Notion is coming to the Keystone State! Pennsylvania is the newest addition to our shipping zone. Click the link in our bio to download the app and get to ordering now!

Here’s what you need to know before placing your first order:

-Shipping is a flat rate of $20 per box, and there is no minimum order amount.

-Shipping limits are tight in good old PA - customers are allowed up to three 4packs per person per calendar month. Please make sure to stay within this limit, as your order will be canceled and refunded if you order above the allotted number of 4packs in a month.


-All orders ship with UPS Ground. Once your order leaves our facility, it will take around four days to arrive in Pennsylvania. Next-Day delivery is not available at this time - we are working with our developers to clarify the language in the app as our shipping area expands.

-There is a bug in the app that autofills OR in the state field for all addresses. As long as you enter your address correctly, your order will go through just fine on our end.

-Be sure to select the Shipping option when adding items to your cart (not Delivery).

All new states (and Oregon) are subject to legal limits on the amount of beer allowed to be shipped to each individual or residence per month/year, so please do not exceed the limit that applies to you. Make sure to check out our Shipping FAQ here for more information! You can also contact us at [email protected] with specific order questions or concerns.





Stay cool with a beer during this weekend's heat wave, and we'll see you next Friday with more Notions!

 

Today's update (4/23/21)

Happy Friday, everyone!
Help us name our newest character, the face of Onyx Eye!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Upcoming Drops

Merriest Dankster
(10% abv) $21/4pack
Hop on the bus for a magical mystery tour of hops. This triple IPA digs even further into the labyrinth of dankness with a heavy dose of Simcoe, Columbus, Apollo, and Enigma. Only one question remains - are you on the bus or off the bus?

Thumb Splitter
(4% abv) $17/4pack
This West-Coast Pale Ale may be sessionable, but we definitely didn’t scrimp on the jumbo hop flavor. Brewed with Mosaic and Simcoe, Thumbsplitter is shrimply irresistible.

DDH Hissyfit
(7% abv) $20/4pack
Oh boy, we’re at it again with a new DDH hazy IPA. Discover the possibilities of Mosaic, Simcoe, and Riwaka all tucked into a super juicy, aromatic beer.

Unbalanced Breakfast
$20/4pack (6.5% abv)
Your favorite tart breakfast ale is back! Fortified with a ton of blueberry puree, buckets of maple syrup, milk sugar, and a whole lot of whole bean coffee, this is a tasty treat that is just for grown-ups! It’s a delicious part of this (Un)balanced Breakfast.

Double Raspberry Marshmallow Shake
(9% abv) $22/4pack
Keeping it mellow with mallow! We are bringing back the marshmallow by popular demand. Double Raspberry Marshmallow Shake is a tart ale with zingy raspberry and fluffy marshmallow for pleasantly sweet sipping.





Alberta Drop

A bubbalicious triad of tart ales swoops on to Alberta Street next week!

Oatswagen (Orange Edition)
(8.5% abv) $20/4pack
Overflowing with notes of vanilla ice cream, this tart ale is brewed with orange, oat milk and vanilla sugar. Pop the top on your OW and enjoy the trip through notes of fresh squeezed orange juice and creamy oats. *dairy free

Split Open and Melt
(5.5% abv) $23/4pack
We took inspiration from a classic banana split for the latest smoothie-style tart ale. This treat was whipped up with Oregon strawberry, loads of banana puree, and finished with a generous helping of chocolate sauce. Melt, split open and melt.

Sneaky
(6% abv) $20/4pack
This tart ale was brewed with sunshine in mind. Fermented with apricot, pineapple and lime.... and always ready for a good time!




Whooo are you?

We really wanna know!

Onyx Eye features one of our newest characters, but they are still as mysterious to us as the Inner Eye. We need your help to create an identity for this strange bird! Check out our IG post here to submit your most creative ideas, and be sure to include a name, age, hometown, and short bio. The person with the very BEST idea will win a half-case of Onyx Eye, one of our newest and raddest tart ales, for a penny (sorry, we're not allowed to give it away). We will choose ONE winner and post their blurb on Wednesday, 4/28, so get your thinking caps on this weekend!

***Winner must be 21+ to collect prize, and must be able to either pick up their beer from one of our taprooms in Portland or Seattle OR live in our shipping zone.





August West Barrel Brokers

If you still haven't picked up your reserved cans, act fast! You have until close of business TODAY to pick up this super exclusive BA collaboration with The Bruery. Didn't get a chance to make a reservation? Keep an eye on your local taproom's IG stories on Saturday to see what we have planned for the leftovers!




Join the GN Fam

The GN crew is growing! We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking beer lovers for a variety of positions in both Portland and Seattle, including Back of House and Shipping.

In our Shipping Department we are seeking to fill multiple, entry-level positions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: driving boxes to our Vancouver warehouse (a clean driving record is required), stocking pallets for transport, and packing shipping orders. Part-time hours with shifts Wed-Sat with the possibility of growing into full time position in the future. Competitive pay. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and positions will remain open until filled. Interested candidates can send resumes to [email protected].

We are also looking for line cooks to staff our kitchens at the Alberta and Ballard taprooms. Line Cook duties will consist of food preparation to chef’s exact specifications, setting up stations for the menu, and assisting the Kitchen Manager with their daily tasks. Both positions offer competitive pay with tips and great perks, including 50% off beer and merch. Check out our Poached listings for more information and to submit your resume!

Alberta Line Cook

Ballard Line Cook





Send us those resumes, and we'll see you next Friday with more Notions!

#keepbeerfun