12/6/2023 0 Comments Great notion ballard![]() On a weekend, a favored activities for Seattleites is to do a beer crawl, particularly in the Fremont or Ballard neighborhoods. The good news is that many of these breweries are open to the public for tastings. There are currently 63 breweries in Seattle (plus more in the surrounding areas) that are making craft beer. Seattle is well known for its abundance of craft breweries and its innovations in brewing. Seattle Craft Beer Stoup Brewing in Seattle‘s Ballard neighborhood (photo by Savored Journeys) Now let’s dive deeper into each so you can see where to go and what to do! Seattle has Seattle Beer Week in May every year, as well as the Great Pumpkin Beer Festival in October and the Winter BeerFest in December. Portland has their own Craft Beer Festival which I’ve been to a number of times myself, and Portland Beer Week, which they’ve deemed a “celebration of the world’s greatest beer city”. It’s not difficult to find some way to explore their beer offerings. I’ve had the pleasure of drinking plenty of craft beer in each city and while I couldn’t possibly choose a favorite, I know that they both have amazing options for tourists looking to discover the craft beer scene in the Pacific Northwest.īoth cities have great things to offer, from breweries to beer festivals. Though they share a lot in terms of rainy weather and lush green landscapes, you’ll find that the craft beer experience in each is unique in its own right. A rep for Great Notion tells Eater Seattle that the brewery will serve food: “We are leaning towards doing something with fried chicken or Nashville hot chicken.When it comes to craft beer in the Pacific Northwest, two cities often come to mind-Portland and Seattle. The Portland following may give it an initial boost, although any added features and amenities might help. When it arrives in Ballard, Great Notion will certainly have some competition from the more than 12 brewing companies already in the neighborhood (including the recently-opened Aslan taproom), not to mention quite a few beer bars (such as Skal). Great Notion opened its second brewery in Northwest Portland this year, complete with a coffee shop, sandwiches, and a full production facility - and has another one on the way for the area early next year. ![]() It has also released a culinary series of beers, such as Mochi (Japanese mochi ice cream flavors), Jammy Pants (berry jam), and Baklava (nuts and honey). Great Notion has built a strong following in Portland and scored several gold and silver medals at the World Beer Cup, along with other accolades. Though details are still coming into focus, the taproom will land at 5101 14th Avenue NW sometime before the summer, right in the heart of a brewery-heavy area, which includes local stalwarts such as Stoup and Reuben’s Brews. Great Notion - an acclaimed Portland-based brewery known for its hazy IPAs and quirky beers with food-influenced flavors - announced that it will open its first Seattle outpost in Ballard next year. Some serious Oregon beer is on the way to Ballard.
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