Great Notion 2020.

Maybe check Facebook and Instagram? I typically get an email update from them once a week, but usually it comes in fairly late in the afternoon on Friday.

 

Current Friday update (3/6/20)

3 Notion Fridays

Happy Friday, everyone!
Lots of revelry ahead this weekend with #SheBrew, #Pastrytown, coffee beers, cocktail beers and strawberry beers!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...



Can Release

Ripe
NE IPA, 7% abv
Ripe is back to satisfy your Citra thirst. Citra only, as always, and packed with notes of ripe mango and juicy papaya. $18/4pack (single batch)

Strawberry Mochi
Milkshake IPA, 7% abv
Strawberry Mochi is the newest in our mochi series. This IPA is fermented with toasted rice, milk sugar, vanilla, and strawberry. $20/4pack (double batch)

See you all Saturday at 9am at 2444 NW 28th Ave!




New Beer


Cuban Rose

(8% abv)

This unique beverage was inspired by a cocktail dating back to the 20th Century. Cuban Rose was fermented with cane sugar, fresh pomegranate, black currant, orange, and lime. With notes of white wine, mixed berries, and Rum, we're getting ready for sunshine.

Extra Basic Batch
(Blond Ale, 5.5%)
Brewed with Coava coffee, cacao nibs, coconut, cinnamon, and vanilla. Brewer Lara is debuting her newest beer at SheBrew this Sunday, March 8 in celebration of International Women's Day.







Events

SheBrew
This Sunday we will be pouring at SheBrew in NW Portland. A full day festival on March 8th, SheBrew features an invitational of ten local female homebrewers and 30+ female pro brewers of beer and cider and mead makers, with most brewing special craft beverages exclusively for the festival. The event supports all women and the LGBTQ community with proceeds to go to the Human Rights Campaign and the Oregon Brew Crew. Info and tickets here.

Pastrytown
On Saturday, March 7 we’ll be in Brooklyn with our friends at Other Half for the second annual Pastrytown. We will be among 40+ breweries serving up pastry stouts, barrel-aged barley wines, mead and fruited berliners. We are showcasing some of our favorite confectionary beers – Double Fudge Coconut Brownie, Peanut Brother, Breakfast of Leisure, and Jammy Pants. Rumor has it a magnum of barrel-aged Radio Silence will also be making an appearance… Find tickets and more info here.


Cheers,
GNB Fam

 

Current Friday update (3/13/20)

3 Notion Fridays

Happy Friday, everyone!
Stay safe, drink beer.
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...



Can Release

A Beer Has No Name
NE IPA
7.5% abv
Making a valiant return this Saturday March 14, A Beer Has No Name is dry hopped to the brim with Citra, Southern Passion, Motueka and Galaxy hops. Valar Morghulis! (single batch) $18/4pack

Double Cookie Dunk
Imperial Stout
11% abv
We’re keeping #stoutseason rolling at GNB with our new thick boi Double Cookie Dunk. Brewed in collaboration with our friends and soon to be neighbors at Reuben's Brews, Double Cookie Dunk is an Imperial Stout with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, and ginger. (single batch) $22/4pack

Also available from previous releases: Strawberry Mochi, Ledge Bier, Mamut, Peanut Brother, and Box of Chocolates.

See you all Saturday at 9am at 2444 NW 28th Ave!



New Beer

Pineapple Pillows
NE IPA
6.75% abv
Pillows made of pineapple probably wouldn’t be very cuddly but they sound delicious! We added pineapple during every part of the brewing process then dry hopped with Motueka and Sabro for a soft yet assertive hop flavor. Available now at Alberta and Beaverton.

Frenched Toast 2017
Imperial Stout
11% abv
Old beer, but freshly tapped at NW! This throwback collab with Horus Aged Ales is an imperial breakfast stout brewed with cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla beans that were aged on Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. Notes of brown sugar, boozy vanilla, and a hint of spice. This is the last keg of its kind, so come by for a pour before it is gone forever. Only at NW.







COVID-19

We know Coronavirus is at the forefront of everyone's mind right now, and we want to assure our guests that we have upped our already rigorous hygiene and sanitation practices in accordance with CDC recommendations. As of now, we are operating as usual, so come by for a beer! If you do decide to self-quarantine, make sure to stock up on cans for the duration (you can always check our pub IG stories for up-to-date availability). Most importantly, use your best judgement to stay safe and healthy.





Cheers,
GNB Fam

 

Current Friday update (3/20/20)

3 Notion Fridays

Happy Friday, everyone!
We hope you're hanging in there in these crazy times!
Here's how to stay safe, sane, and hydrated in your 3 Notions for this week...



Stay Safe

We know there is an abundance of information out there already on how to stay safe during this time. We encourage you to stay informed and practice safe habits for your own protection and the well being of the community. The CDC and WHO have helpful up-to-date information available on their websites.

As a brewery, safety and sanitation are always a priority for us and we're taking extra precautions and measures right now.

Our taprooms are closed to dine-in services and we're using this time to make sure everything is sanitized and squeaky clean for when we can welcome you all back!

If you're coming in to pick up to go beer, remember we are not accepting cash at this time and offering extra virtual high fives to those that bring in their own pens to sign those credit card receipts!

Stay safe and wash those hands, fam!






Stay Thirsty

Thank you all for continuing to support us during this time by buying to go beer. We know there are so many local businesses in need of your support right now and it does not go unnoticed that we have some of the most loving and loyal beer fans out there.

There is plenty of beer to go in both 16oz cans and 32 oz crowlers (special 3 for $30 right now) at all three locations and we plan to stay open for takeaway from 12-7pm everyday as long as possible. To go options and limits are posted daily to Instagram stories on @greatnotionalberta @greatnotionnw and @greatnotionbeaverton

Next week we plan to drop Luminous 06, a rainbow sherbet inspired take on the Luminous series! Along with the beer we'll be selling Luminous skateboard decks with the dope Luminous artwork from Chad Eaton (@timberps). We are also planning on releasing a fresh batch of Blueberry Muffin so it's going to be a tasty week! Plans for Saturday releases will continue to be suspended for the time being so you can come pick up these new releases any day of the week once released.

It goes without saying these are uncertain times and the above information could change. We will do our best to keep you all informed through Instagram and Facebook of any changes. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your continued patience, love, and support. We feel it.

Stay safe, sane, and thirsty!
GNB Fam

 

Today's Friday update (3/27/20).

3 Notion Fridays

Happy Friday, everyone!
We hope you're all taking care of yourselves and those around you.
Here's your 3 Notions for this week...



Updated Hours

We have updated our hours for all three locations for To Go beer:

Sunday- 12-7pm
Monday- CLOSED
Tuesday- 12-7pm
Wednesday- 12-7pm
Thursday- 12-7pm
Friday- 12-7pm
Saturday- 12-7pm

Don't forget to check Instagram stories of the location nearest you to see what's available before heading out! @greatnotionalberta @greatnotionnw @greatnotionbeaverton

Thank you all for your continued patience and cooperation in following the safety guidelines we have in place when coming out to pick up beer. We also want to give a huge thank you to the few staff we have right now for their tireless efforts in making sure you all get your beer safely.



New Releases Coming

Sorcerer's Apprentice Bottle Release
We are excited to have the 2019 Sorcerer's Apprentice bottles ready for you! We will be releasing 4 variants: Pinot, Chardonnay, Blueberry, and Raspberry with Peach and Cherry coming later this Spring. Along with bottles, we will have some dope new pocket T's with the Sorcerer artwork on it available in 3 colors! Keep an eye on our Instagram for announcements on release information and details.

We'll also be releasing the following IPAs:
Orange Creamsicle
Juice Jr.
Juice Sr.
Baby Jr.



Catch a Flight with Pauly

The latest episode of Catch a flight with Pauly is now available on our IGTV and YouTube. On this week’s episode we are joined by personal trainers Evan and Laura from Vive Fitness here in Portland, and they give us some tips on having balance in your life, making time to work out as self-care, and how to get rid of that beer belly! Evan and Laura show us some great exercises using little to no equipment so you can try it at home while we’re all quarantined. *DISCLAIMER: we filmed this a couple weeks ago when social distancing wasn’t what it is now and gyms were open.

Stay safe, sane, and thirsty!
GNB Fam

 

Today's Friday update (4/3/20).

3 Notion Fridays

Happy Friday, everyone!
(We know it's hard to keep track of the days when
everyday is like a PJ's day/happy hour at 11am day/sick of cooking at home day)
Here's your 3 Notions for this week...



Important Updates

This week, we temporarily closed the doors to our Alberta and Beaverton taprooms. Packaged to-go beer is still available at our 2444 NW 28th Ave location with safe social distancing practices in place.

Hours:
Sunday- 12-7pm
Monday- CLOSED
Tuesday- 12-7pm
Wednesday- 12-7pm
Thursday- 12-7pm
Friday- 12-7pm
Saturday- 12-7pm

Please check Instagram stories to see what's available before heading out! @greatnotionnw

We are working on shipping and delivery options and will make announcements via Instagram and Facebook in the coming weeks. We don't want to rush this and really do it right, so please be patient with us.



Releases

Current Week:
2020 Sorcerer's Apprentice Bottles are now available! There are 4 magical varieties available:
Blueberry, Raspberry, Pinot, and Chardonnay $15/each

Orange Creamsicle Made with tangerine, vanilla, and milk sugar, it’s our grown up interpretation of a childhood favorite! $20/4pack

Juice Family
This week we released three members of the Juice family! Juice Jr. is the sessionable IPA you all already know and love. Now we want to introduce you to Baby Jr., a little Mosaic haze boi coming in at 4.2% abv and Juice Sr. who has tales to tell and an abv as big as his beard at 10.5%.
Baby Jr.: $17/4pack
Juice Jr: $18/4pack
Juice Sr.: $21/4pack

Next Week:
JB DIPA
New Jammy Pants
Ripe
Laid Off Lager (to support our laid off staff!!)



New Merch



Stay safe, sane, and thirsty!
GNB Fam