Great Notion 2020.

Today's Friday update:


Happy Friday, everyone!

We are celebrating Father's Day and Juneteenth this weekend.

Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Fresh IPAs

Hot off the canning line, we are dropping two IPAs, including a brand new one:

Shepherd of the Forest
(8.3% abv) $20/4pack
The dreams of trees unfold in a medley of transcendent hops. Strata, Galaxy, Citra, and Vic Secret come together in this golden imperial IPA, the newest concoction from our lead brewer Sam Z. (also of Brujos fame). Don’t be too hasty to drink it all up – the roots on this one grow deep.

Baby Jr.
(4.2% abv) $17/4pack
Congratulations, it’s a beer! The littlest member of the Mosaic Hazy IPA family, Baby Jr. has arrived with an adorable 4.2% abv. With notes of papaya and passionfruit, this baby is perfect for all-day sipping in the sunshine.



Sourzzz

You asked, we listened! This summer we’ve been cranking out some sick sours to quench your thirst for all things tart and fruity. We doubled down on the berry shakes this week, and we still have limited quantities of Double Raspberry Shake in stock. This tart ale is brimming with raspberry and finished off with a hit of vanilla sweetness. No blender required for all that berry goodness!

Can’t make it in this weekend? We have plenty more bangers coming up, so keep an eye on the app to see what’s dropping next!







Taproom News

Wear yo’ mask
It’s official – Multnomah county is entering Phase 1 of reopening today. While we are not opening our taprooms just yet, we do want to encourage everyone to observe proper pandemic etiquette. PLEASE be sure to wear your masks – they will be required in all public spaces next week, but we will be enforcing mask-wearing during beer pick-ups from now on. Be sure to keep six feet of distance while waiting in line as well!

Juneteenth 2020
We are doing a lot of reflecting on our community impact these days, and we urge you to take the opportunity to do the same this Juneteenth. We strive to practice anti-racism as a company, and we know there is much more work to do! We are currently reevaluating our hiring practices, looking beyond our usual Poached and IG ads to pursue a more diverse and inclusive pool of candidates to fill upcoming positions, especially as we expand to two new locations. We mentioned last week that the proceeds of the upcoming Black is Beautiful collabo will go to support Black Resilience Fund, and they are also doing fundraising this weekend to benefit the Black community in PDX. Check out their page to see participating businesses and what you can do to help the cause.



Wear those masks, and we’ll see you next week!

 

Today's update (6/26/20)



Happy Friday, everyone!

New IPAs and a sneak peek at GNB Georgetown straight ahead!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Drops

We’ve got a double header coming at you today!

Mandala
(7.2% abv) $18/4pack
Man(dala)’s search for meaning comes full circle in this hazy IPA with heaps of dreamy Southern Hemisphere hops.

Hedge Bier
(5.8% abv) $16/4pack
No need to hedge your bets on our newest pilsner. Hedge Bier is a West-Coast-style pilsner dry-hopped with a rotating selection of hops – this time Citra and Galaxy. Light as a biscuit and balanced with a crisp herbal backbone, this pilsner is the perfect accompaniment to the warm summer days ahead.

AND dropping on MONDAY, an homage to Ken Kesey, the author of our namesake:

Merry Dankster
(8.2% abv) $20/pack
It’s time to hop on the bus again and roll further down the road – Merry Dankster is back. This DIPA will blow your mind with a heady dose of dank hops and wild flower honey. Nothing lasts, not even beer, so don’t get left behind and miss out on this one.







Georgetown

You may have seen the news a couple of weeks back, but we are ready to share the deets (and pics!) of our newest location, Great Notion Georgetown. We signed a lease at 6235 Airport Way S #102 Seattle, WA 98108, right next door to Lowercase Brewing. The new digs will eventually feature 20 rotating taps, but we plan to hit the ground running as a pick-up point for packaged beer and in-app purchases. This location will not have a kitchen, so there is even more space we get to fill with dope beers! With tons of indoor seating and a killer patio space, we look forward to hosting our Seattle friends for drinks by the end of the summer (exact date TBD, thanks COVID!)

While things are very much still in the works, we couldn’t wait to show you a sneak peek:











Our Seattle IG pages are up and running, so give keep an eye on those spaces for more updates in the coming weeks: @greatnotionballard and @greatnotiongeorgetown.

(We still have no firm plans to reopen our PDX taprooms for service just yet, but we will continue to give updates here in the newsletter and on social media. You can check @greatnotionnw,
@greatnotionalberta, and
@greatnotionbeaverton for news as well.)



FML Festival

We might not get to bring our brews to festivals and events this summer, but we are super stoked to bring the festival to you! We are participating in FML Festival 2020, hosted by Oozlefinch Beers and Blending and Hop Culture Magazine. This digital festival is going down on August 15th and tickets are available until July 5th. Our very own James Dugan will be joining them for a panel on adjuncts, but the festival also includes a full day of classes, discussion panels, live music, and more! In addition to access passes for the festival, folks can buy the VIP Beer Boxes, which include 18 beers from some of the best breweries around the country (including Ripe from Great Notion). VIP Beer Boxes can only be shipped to a few states, but luckily Oregon is among them! Head to @hopculturemag and @oozlefinchbeers to snag tickets and beer boxes for the fest.





Wear your masks, wash your hands, drink beer, and we’ll see you next week!

 

Today's Friday Update (7/10/20):



Happy Friday, everyone!

Good news for Beaverton, and tons of new sours headed your way!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Drops

We’ve got some bangers coming up, including a couple dropping today:

Swimming with Tigers
(8% abv) $20/4pack
Dive into our latest hazy DIPA! Let us bring the beach vacay to you with this highly anticipated Vitamin Sea Brewing collabo, and you’ll be floating away to fairer shores on a sea of Citra and Galaxy.

Juice Jr.
(6% abv) $18/4pack
Juice Jr. makes his latest appearance just in time for the weekend. One of our most beloved flagship beers, Jr. is a hazy IPA hopped exclusively with Mosaic.

Next Week:
Good news for the sour lovers among you! Coming next week is our latest version of Fruit Monster, this time brewed with a delectable combo of pineapple, tangerine, and passionfruit. We will also be dropping your favorite tart ale, Blueberry Muffin. And don’t worry, we didn’t forget you hop heads – we’ve got a fresh batch of Mango Ripe to cap off the week.




Beaverton

Great Notion Beaverton is now open for walk up to-go beer! We will be slinging cans daily from 12-7 pm, and you can check the pub's Instagram stories for updated availability here.

We ask that while visiting you follow the same guidelines in place at our NW taproom. This means that we will not be accepting cash. Come prepared with your card for now, and we plan to add touchless payment methods next week. Masks are required for entry at both locations, as well as any public indoor spaces in Oregon. Lastly, be sure to observe social distancing practices as much as possible.

No app pickups will be possible in Beaverton just yet, but we hope to add that option very soon. Big drops will still be at NW-only in the interest of space

Dine-in service is still a little way off, but stay tuned over the coming weeks for updates. Come by for a 4pack or two - we can’t wait to see you!



Super Secret Alberta Beers

We were able to fire up our brew system over at Alberta a few weeks ago, and those of you with keen eyes may already have spied some stealthy cans in the lineup on the app. Shhhh! We are secretly dropping four brand new Alberta beers in the coming week only at NW, so keep an eye on those coolers while you pick up your orders. Upcoming beers will be:
Cherry Fluff, a veritable cloud of a sour with cherry, vanilla, and floss sugar;
Jules’ Boysenberry Buckle, a summery dessert in the form of a tart ale with boysenberry, lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla;
Tiger Eyes, a fruited sour with tangerine, coconut, and vanilla, finished off with dry-hopping; and lastly,
Lunar, a fresh spin on a pilsner with Galaxy and experimental Lotus hops. These are super small batches, and they’ll go fast, so get them while you can!




Enjoy the tentative PNW sunshine with a beer in hand, and we’ll see you next week!

 

A bit late on this... Mea Culpa.



Happy Friday, everyone!

New beer, new merch, and a chance to join the GN team!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Drops

Two killer fruited IPAs drop today, with even more goodness headed your way next week:

Mango Ripe
(7% abv) $20/4pack
We put a tropical spin on the classic Citra haze of OG Ripe with the sticky sweetness of fresh mango.

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 summertime treat even better than your childhood favorite.

Coming next week:

Another round of dope drops ahead! Superstar, Super Invader, and Luminous 05 all make an appearance in the coming week, so check the ap for more deets soon!




Join the GN Fam

WE’RE HIRING!! Join our growing Great Notion fam here in Portland! We are looking to fill three new positions at our NW production facility: Canning line operator, Shipping Lead, and Part-Time Delivery Driver. Job descriptions below!

Canning Line Operator: Full-time, entry-level position. This position will focus on packaging but will also include plenty of cleaning and organization. Beer experience preferred but not required. Email resume to [email protected]

Shipping Lead: Full-time, entry-level position. Packaging up beer and merchandise in our newly forming shipping department. Some experience preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and ability to lift 50 pounds required. Email resume to [email protected]

Delivery Driver: Part-time, entry-level position. Delivering kegs, packaged beer, commissary food, and merchandise to Portland metro area taprooms. Running various tasks around town for brew-staff and logistics department as needed. Clean driving record required. Email resume to [email protected]

Great Notion embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Our benefits include healthcare options, retirement plan benefits, vacation time, cellphone plans, lots of beer and more! So if you are passionate about great beer and think you be a great addition to our dynamic team, give us shout!












It's hot outside, so keep cool with a fresh beer, and we’ll see you next week!

 

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Today's Great Notion update (from 7/24/20)



Happy Friday, everyone!

We're keeping it short and sweet.
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Drops

We are bringing back some favorites this week:

Luminous 05
(6% abv) $20/4pack
Prepare to be dazzled by the awesome power of Luminous 05. This sour IPA is a divine blend of passionfruit, dragon fruit, vanilla, and milk sugar that will open your eyes to new realms of flavor.

Superstar
(7.5% abv) $18/4pack
Superstar makes her return! This hazy IPA is hopped with Mosaic, Simcoe, Galaxy, and Vic Secret for a smooth drinking brew that still packs a punch.

JB DIPA
(8% abv) $20/4pack
Our flagship DIPA is back. Juice Jr’s big brother JB is a Mosaic-only double IPA brimming with aromas of peach, mango, and passion fruit. You won’t need a straw to suck down this dangerously drinkable juice!








Stay cool out there, and we’ll see you next week!

 

Todays update (7/31/20)

Happy Friday, everyone!

Sours, stacks, and a some (re)opening news ahead!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Drops

TONS of beer coming your way next week, including new collabs, old favorites, and even some fresh staxxx…

Rat King
(8% abv) $22/4pack
Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Aslin Beer in Virginia, this tart ale is a majestic tangle of fruits including pineapple, passionfruit, pomegranate, grapefruit, lime, and cinnamon.

Triple Stack
(12.5% abv) $25/4pack
Just when you thought Double Stack couldn't get any stickier, we bring you Triple Stack! This Imperial Breakfast Stout with buckets of maple and fresh roasted coffee beans will have you flipping.

Puppy Love
(5% abv) $18/4pack
We've got a special thing going on with Puppy Love, a session IPA brewed to be an easy drinker with a bold Citra, Amarillo, and Sabro hop profile.

Jammy Pants with Strawberry and Raspberry
(7% abv) $20/4pack
We are busting out the jam again, this time with summer strawberries and sun-ripened raspberries.

Cacophony of Precipitation
(8.7% abv) $20/4pack
This double IPA collabo with Electric Brewing is supercharged with puffed jasmine rice, a heavy hand of oats, and shocking quantities of Citra, Nelson, and Galaxy.

Tree Hugger
(7.5% abv) $20/4pack
Hanging with our friends at Pure Project, we churned out a tart ale loaded with so much delicious tropical dragon fruit, passion fruit, and coconut that you'll have no choice but to slow down and enjoy it.


Ripe is back on! Our flagship hazy IPA featuring heaps of Citra hops dropped Wednesday, so make sure to stock up for your weekend! (7% abv) $18/4pack






(Re)Opening in Seattle and Portland

This August is shaping up to be a very special one for us. We are getting sooo close to opening our doors at Great Notion Georgetown - some of our new neighbors might have noticed that our sign went up this week! Back home in Portland, we are also making plans to reopen our taprooms, and we hope to be up and running again shortly. We will be reservation-only for dine-in service, and we are working on setting up a reservation system through the app. We will announce more information in the next couple of weeks!







Brews for New Avenues

We are always delighted to be a part of Brews for New Avenues annual fundraiser benefiting New Waves for Youth and this year is no different. Their mission impacts our community directly by working to prevent homelessness and provide at-risk youth with the resources and skills to lead healthy, productive lives. This years event is virtual but the need for support is very real. Click here for more information on the Virtual Rare Beer Auction happening this Saturday, August 1. Bid on amazing rare beer or just donate what you can to support the cause. 100% of the proceeds raised benefit programs and services for homeless, at-risk, and foster youth in the Portland community. Cheers to great beer for a great cause!





Beat the heat with some beer this weekend, and we’ll see you next week!

 

This Friday's update (from 8/7/20)


Happy Friday, everyone!

Exciting app updates, and a bonus notion!
Here are your ~4~ Notions for this week...





Drops

Another week of bangers coming up:

Tree Hugger
(7.5% abv) $20/4pack
Brewed with our friends at Pure Project, this tart ale is loaded with delicious tropical dragon fruit, passion fruit, and coconut. Get it quick – it’s so good it won’t hang around for long!

Strawberry Mochi
(7% abv) $20/4pack
A summertime favorite, Strawberry Mochi is a mochi-inspired milkshake IPA with toasted rice, milk sugar, vanilla, and of course strawberry.

Juice Jr.
(6% abv) $18/4pack
You already know and love this Mosaic-only hazy IPA. Stock up on this classic next week!

Double Berry Shake
(9% abv) $22/4pack
Fresh picked Oregon marionberries and dollops of vanilla come together in this deeply delicious confection. Tart, sweet, and oh so rich!

Seedless
(6% abv) $20/4pack
You asked, we listened! Seedless is making its seasonal return. A tart, summery gose with watermelon, coriander, and a touch of sea salt, the only thing this beer needs to achieve perfection is a sunny spot in which to sip it.




App News

We are gearing up to release the latest version of our app for iOS and Android! We will be rolling out tons of rad new features, including check-ins for cans purchased in person, order pickups at all open taprooms, and more exclusive merch. Even you folks in Seattle can get a piece of this action – Georgetown is slated to open its doors in late August, and we maaaay be dropping an exclusive Seattle-only beer. We will send out a message once the update is live, so be on the lookout over the next couple of weeks. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Just a quick note: we are pushing back shipping for little longer while we iron out the details, but we are now aiming at launching in Oregon and Washington in September.





GN in LV and NYC

Heads up, GN fans in NY and NV - we just sent some of our favorite IPAs your way. Las Vegans will get a crack at Ripe and Superstar, and New York City will see those two plus some small quantities of Mango Ripe and JB DIPA. Check your local bottle shops and watering holes soon!







Timbercrew Thanks

We can hardly believe that the app launched more than three months ago, and it is only with your incredible support that we have been able to make it a success. We especially want to send out a HUGE thank you to our Brushhogs and Whistlepunks – y’all have really gone the extra mile and shown us so much love! We have been cooking up some ways to show you our appreciation:

For our Brushhogs, we are designing a siiiiick new beanie that we will be ordering shortly and distributing in the fall, just in time for the cooler weather. We are really stoked on this one, and we promise it will be worth the wait! Still a couple points away from making Brushhog? You have some time to get those points up before we hand out this round of beanies, and we will also be giving them out to new Brushhogs every quarter.

Whistlepunks, you have really rocked it out over the past few months! Our barrels aren’t quite ready to be tapped, and we promise you will have early access to those releases when the time comes. In the meantime, we want to go above and beyond to show how much we love y'all! We will be throwing something super exclusive your way, and this time it's on the house. We seriously couldn't do all of this without your support, so THANK YOU! Check your email Monday morning for more details, but we think you are going to love it. And if you are one of the folks right on the cusp of crossing over to Whistlepunk, you still have the weekend to earn a few more points! If you can hit 50,000 by midnight on Sunday, you are in.





Many, many thanks to all of you, and may your weekend be blessed with good beer! See you next week!

 

Happy Friday, everyone!

It's turning into #stoutsummer here at GN!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...




Drops

Next week we're bringing you a little bit of everything, with three outstanding brews in the works:

Triple Raspberry Shake
(10% abv) $22/4pack
Triple the berries, triple the fun. Crammed full of fresh fruit, Triple Raspberry Shake is a fruited sour ale saturated with raspberry and suffused with subtle vanilla. And coming in at a deceptively smooth 10% abv, it will be sure to shake up your Wednesday.

Mad Batter
(12.4% abv) $30/4pack
We spared no expense with this dessert stout, our most decadent yet. With silky chocolate, warm vanilla, and mounds of roasty almond and coconut, it may be entirely bonkers - but then, all the best beers are. Mad Batter is the priciest beer we have brewed to date, and with low yields, it won’t last long. Don’t be late for this very important date!

Pineapple Juice Invader
(7.5% abv) $18/4pack
Let the perfume of sweet pineapple invade your senses as you quaff this fruited version of our Galaxy-laden Juice Invader IPA.



Second Chances

If you missed a drop in the last few weeks, or you just gotta have another taste of a beloved beer, swing by our NW taproom next week. We squeezed the last drops out of our kegs and canned up some extras from a few of our most popular recent drops. These 4packs will be available for walk-up purchase in very limited quantities early next week. Check Instagram stories @greatnotionnw for more details (including limits), but you can expect to see DDH Plump, Ripe, Orange Creamsicle, Juice Jr., Strawberry Mochi, Cacophony of Precipitation, Puppy Love, Superstar, King Size Peanut Brother, Super Invader, and JB DIPA.









Georgetown Contest

It's getting reeeaaalll over at our new Georgetown location. The sign is up, the patio is painted, and the taps are in! We are even closer to opening our doors up in Seattle, and we can't wait to serve y'all some of the raddest beers in the PNW. Want more sneak peeks? We have some killer surprises in store for our Seattle fam, so make sure to follow us at our new IG page to see all the progress, and be the first to know all the grand opening details when the time comes. Help us spread the word and win some sick merch! If you are a Seattle local, tag three friends in the comments of our most recent post who are also in the area and who don’t follow the new page. You will then be entered to win a grab bag of rad GN merch! Entries will close on Wednesday, August 19 at 9 am, and we will contact our winners via DM at noon on the same day. So get to tagging, and be sure you download the app so you are ready for our first Seattle drops!






Enjoy the hot summer sun, crack your favorite brew, and we'll see you next week!

 

Happy Friday, everyone!

Killer drops, patio hangs, and a peek at our new Seattle character crew!
Here are your 3 Notions for this week...





Upcoming Drops

Key Lime Pie
(6% abv) $20/4pack
Like a slice of Florida sunshine, our Key Lime Pie gose is sure to brighten your day. This beer has it all: fresh plucked key limes, bright coriander, vanilla and milk sugar that bring to mind that classic cloud-like meringue, all finished off with brown sugar and sea salt for a meltingly delicious crust.

Wiggle
(7% abv) $20/4pack
Feeling cooped up this quarantine summer? Time to get the wiggles out with a fresh batch of haze! A Dry-hopped IPA with Nelson, Simcoe, and Citra, Wiggle has us positively squirming with delight.

Super Overripe
(11% abv) $20/4pack
Super Overripe is here to triumph over the summer heat! She’s the queen of fruited IPAs, lassoing the power of luscious tropical fruit and citrusy hops in one super tasty brew.

The Mad Batter
(12.4% abv) $30/4pack
Turns out, The Mad Batter is running late for his own important date, so we decided to hold the release to make sure we get it just right. Never fear, this bonkers dessert stout will be dropping soon, heavily laden with chocolate, vanilla, almonds, and coconut.



Beaverton Reservations

Now accepting patio reservations! After all these months, we are excited to welcome you back for a socially distanced beer on our Beaverton patio. Although we will not be serving food at this time, we will have plenty of your favorite beers on tap, as well as some wine, cider, and soft drinks. Seatings are available every day at noon, 2, 4, and 6 pm for parties of six people or fewer, starting this Thursday, August 20. You MUST have a reservation to be seated (no walk-ins for now, sorry!). All members of your party must be over 21. Click here to secure your seat now!


To-go beer will still be available as usual, from 12-8 pm everyday.









Meet Oggy!

Our character crew is expanding right along with us, and we are stoked to introduce you to our new Seattle friends!

Oggy is one-of-kind, originally hailing from Kelowna, BC. He recently relocated to Seattle for the chill vibe and dank brews. He’s a shy guy who prefers to keep a low profile most of the time, but he is also a fierce eco-warrior, working hard to protect his fellow water-dwellers. He has a bit of reputation as a scary dude, but after knocking back a couple of beers, he secretly enjoys a good cuddle.

Oggy gets his very own Seattle-specific GN beer soon. Do you think he's a hop-head? Is he all about those fire fruited sours? Or is he in the #stoutlife camp? You'll find out soon!





Swing by for a fresh tap pour this weekend, and we'll see you next week!