Gigantic Brewing - Brewery & Taproom

We were really disappointed with our experience here. We specifically chose this place because it was advertised as dog-friendly, and we brought our well-behaved dog, only to be told that dogs aren’t actually welcome. There was even patio seating outside the area where we sat, so it was still technically patio seating. If a business claims to be dog-friendly, that should be consistently reflected in the experience—not just performative marketing. It felt misleading and frustrating, especially for pet owners who go out of their way to support inclusive and welcoming establishments. Hoping for more clarity and honesty in the future.

Delicious variety of beers including cask and nitro! Friendly staff and a minimalist approach that makes for short wait times. A food menu that provides for a variety of dietary needs. And, so wonderful! No sports on TV; instead there is a warm fire surrounded by snow on the screen. Yes!!

Fresh hops beer are one of the best. All other beers that I tasted were excellent. Very spacious and open seating with social distancing. You can bring your own food and enjoy with a sip of beer and friends. Food trucks around. They have 20 oz beers for $6. Some of the DIPA are 12 oz and $6. Most reasonable pricing in PNW.

This is a really cool brewery close to my friends Woodstock neighborhood. We came here for the delicious Hawaiian food truck outside yet stayed for the great brews that were served inside. We sat outside to begin with, and then took cover from the cold weather inside where they have three times as much seating. The bathrooms are clean and the staff is nice.

Great beer and friendly service. Covered outdoor seating available, dog friendly, Beer Barrel storage with a garage door seating and bar area seating. So lots options. They also make one of my all time favorite beers, Most Most Premium Russian Imperial Stout! There is a food cart out front or you can bring inn your own food.

My band always stops by Gigantic after Portland gigs! Beer is fantastic, and the atmosphere is a great way to chill out after a show.

Great beer made and served by intelligent and sexy people. Food trucks (Hawaiian and tacos) available if you need food. Check out social media for fun events

Cute place with tasty beer. I rode my bike there on the way to do the Springwater Corridor, so not to far out of the way. They don't serve food, but next door is a Hawaiian and Mexican food trucks. Definitely pairs well with the beer.

Andrea the crazy Canadian was so amazing,funny,knowledgeable,and she got jokes!!!and just one bad ass bartender. Great beer and atmosphere. Some of the regulars are a little crazy but fun , Highly recommended

Great beers, yummy good, awesome service & fun art on the walls! They have different artists design their cans so there's a bunch of fun, different styles on them. I would definitely go back here again for sure! They have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options as well!

Very relaxed and good natured brewery close to reed college. When i visited i tried their gigantic ipa which was good and fresh, but the dank alley cat ipa stole the show. Nice casual people here, no fancy hipsters. Nice. Hawaiian food truck on site, but across the street was express taco which was pretty terrific.

First time at this location for a yoga and beer event. Fabulous all around. We had a nice large quiet space to do yoga. Once finished we were able to hang around for some afternoon delight (beverages) with a rad beer tender who was super friendly! Street parking, but plenty of it. I'd say it's definitely worth checking out!! Hopefully we'll be able to get back here for more Yoga & Beer!!!

I'll preface my review by saying that I don't drink, so my review has nothing to do with the drinks. I come here almost every Wednesday night for Trivia, and it's such a cool place. The staff is really cool, very down to earth, really friendly and attentive. It's always clean, and they have a decent selection of non-alcoholic drinks as well. I like the atmosphere and that they are cool enough to do trivia. Another great perk is that outside is a 808 Grinds cart, and across the street is a Taco Express Cart!

Good old school beer place tucked away in a cool location. Glad I finally got to visit

My husband is a huge beer guy (I am not) and wanted to stop in and try this place. It was not my vibe. Super loud, afterwork, industrial type crowd. Very no nonsense. They do not serve food aside from a choice of two nut/snack mixes, so come with a full belly if you plan to stay awhile. I was happy that they do serve some wine, which is a plus when being dragged around to breweries/tap rooms constantly, while not being a beer drinker. That being said, my husband says the beer is delicious, the staff was super nice and we came home with a enough to restock our beer fridge.

Beer, fine beer, people who love beer--here it is. When they started Gigantic was the smallest brew pub in town. They've since tripled their space, counting outdoors, and it still has that clubhouse feel. But it is all about the beer, which they make well. A handful of IPAs, but also the rest of the range from pilsner to sour to imperial stout. A good selection of bottles for sale. And always wonderful people working here.

Came in today after a round of golf. I was in and out in 5 mins with 4 cold ones. Paid with Apple Pay and did not even have to barely touch anything but the beer . The guy was really nice and gave me a paper sack to hold my beers in. We all laughed and then we were gone. Great place to stock up on some cold ones.

Friendly staff, good beer and very spacious. I wish they had food but the cart was closed that day. It would have been 5 stars otherwise.

Simply put, you should get 20 oz. if you're paying for that. Kinda sad that Gigantic isn't gigantically in on the concept.

Great atmosphere and great beer. I usually can't smell anything but as soon as I walked in I could smell brewery. I'm not enough of a connoisseur to know exactly what it was but it think it was barley. They had a nitro stout. That's my go to so that's what I had. It was on point. I'm not sure if good was available but we didn't eat. I don't think there's a parking lot so we parked on the street. I think that's how it is for most of Portland. We got there around 4:30 so finding a spot on the street wasn't too hard. I imagine after 7 or on the weekend could get tricky.

I've had beer from Gigantic Brewing Company here and there over the years. It was always from a bomber that I bought at a store and I enjoyed the beer pretty well. But like with a lot of breweries and other places you don't really get the full experience unless you go to the taproom or facility where it's directly generated from. A few weeks ago it was my birthday and we make it a tradition to go to Portland to celebrate it every year. Of course on these trips or anytime that we are in Portland we have got to pay a visit to the craft brewing scene in town. On this trip we decided to incorporate Gigantic in one of our stops. Here I got their Weapons of Mass Seduction beer which is an Oyster Stout which was lovely! I was on the fence with Oyster Stouts a little longer than I care to admit but after taking the plunge a couple of years ago I really love them and Gigantic's version continues to affirm that! Just prior to my trip here I discovered that Gigantic is releasing a series of beer that is related to the comic character Hellboy. Now I'm really, deeply intrigued now! There is about seven different varieties from this beer series and will start to become available after March 15th so I'm definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for those and want to try the entire series. If you go to their website you can see where you can buy the beer along the West Coast. And of course there is Hellboy swag coming... which makes me especially giddy for this upcoming beer series!

You should play Blazers games. All of them. They have a TV (machine). The Timbers aren't playing and the Blazers are, yet no game on the TV. Do you want my money? I mean, really?

This was my second time here and I enjoy their beer selection. There's also a large area outside for talking or playing games. I'd highly recommend their IPAs. Great prices too.

The glass is super cloudy and dirty. This was my second ask for a clean glass too. Covid isnt over so this really freaked me out. Also The beer wasn't good and it was warm. $7 for a warm drink? You should at least serve something cold. Please Double wash your glasses that's disgusting

WOW!!! This beer is AMAZING. I highly recommend this brewery. During this epidemic they are delivering; they are fast, efficient, and awesome. Every beer we ordered is fantastic. The Pipewrench gin barrel aged IPA is SO SO GOOD!!! And the Fantastic Voyage Gewurtztraminer is also so, so good. I can't wait to order more. Please support them so we can keep enjoying their good beer.

My favorite part about Gigantic Brewing is how unapologetically authentic they are. They don't conform to anything 'regular' by any means. From their staff to their marketing to their beers, they do whatever the f*** they want. They wouldn't have bleeped out that word, for example. But they are one of the hidden gems of Portland breweries that doesn't allow children, so who cares? Their beer is always consistently good, in my opinion. And there is always a great spot to hang out - I've read a book at a table in the corner, I've got loud and rambunctious with friends and dogs outside, I've displayed public affection with a date on the couch inside (don't do that, it's gross. don't be like me.) But, regardless of your ideal beer-drinking atmosphere, I always have a great time here. In a world where everyone tip-toes around the possibility of bad Yelp reviews, Gigantic remains unapologetically authentic.

Great space, lots of room for larger groups. Beers on tap are always a good selection and the local Hawaiian food truck is ono Trivia nights add a little extra fun too

This place was really chill. I was just looking for a neighborhood brewery, nothing fancy, just something to get a drink at with a friend, and this place serves exactly that purpose. I love that it's very affordable as well at $5.50 for various sizes of different brew! They also have a huge area in the back that people can reserve for events - huge space. Would be a good place to hang out with meet up with a large group of friends. Overall, if you are just looking for a no frill local brewery for a drink, this place is perfect.

Great brewery! Went last night for the first time as it's literally right around the corner from my house. It looks small but there's a whole entire back room with tons of seating. Staff was friendly, beer was delicious. I got their sour Omi Kawaii and it was super good. Really glad it's so close to my house! Best part is the patio is dog friendly. So I spent most of the evening saying hi to all the dogs.

Been coming here since they opened. Nice rotating taps with the standard Gigantic IPA a staple on the menu. Great indoor / outdoor seating. Funky, comfortable, and a cool place to have a beer and chill.

Really love this place. It's super chill, and they have great beer. The patio is nice, and there are always food trucks. I'm a hop head, but I love their broad range of fun beer styles including tasty Belgians and stouts. It's sort of not near anything else, but it's totally worth it!

Gigantic isn't a fancy brewery. It's in an industrial area and has kind of a garage feel. But that's kind of the point, too. This is a place where people are laid back and the bartender is likely to learn your name in short order. They also make great beer, which is really the point. While I think their IPAs are the star of the show, they also have some other good options. The barrel-aged Massive, for example, is one of the best of those styles I've had in the city. Gigantic doesn't serve food itself, but the 808 Grinds food truck is right next door. Their food is fantastic. There's a large front patio with umbrellas that's perfect for outdoor seating. They recently opened up the barrel room in the back for more indoor seating, and it's a cool atmosphere. They have pub quiz there on Wednesday nights and the quizmaster is super cool and handsome (cough). So, yeah, I love everything about this place.

I love everything about this place. So many of their beers are my favorite for each of their styles. The northwest IPA of the hazy IPAs and whatever the pipe wrench fits into our all top top notch. The staff is helpful and welcoming. There's trivia once a week. The outdoor seating area is awesome. The food truck next-door has great Hawaiian food. Pints bottles and growlers forever!!! Whenever I have visitors I try to take them here. A true highlight of the Portland craft beer scene.

I really enjoy the GIGANTIC umbrellas outside. They weren't up when we were there, but I could imagine their potential. Great beers, nice girl working, chill place overall. I really enjoy their logo, but I wish it said "Portland" on it somewhere so I could adequately rep!

Awesome space, good beer, great staff and food carts that share the same building/ area. New favorite brewery!

Let's just say that Gigantic's sticker made it on the back of my van, which means it's that good. The bar and the indoor seating area is small but they have outdoor seating too which is about three times than the indoor space. They have a great selection of beer. Staff are super chill. Bar and indoor seating are well designed. Restroom is clean. They only offee munchies but there's Hawaiian food inspired food cart just next to it. The outdoor seating is great during summer and whenever weather is great. We live in SW but it's worth driving to SE for great beer!

Came for the trivia, stayed for the beer. I'm terrible at trivia, but their Wed night extravaganza is a reasonable amount of difficult and reasonable questions. With so many craft beers on tap, I was a happy customer. The only weird thing was that they don't have ice anyone on the premises.... so room temperature water it is!

I'm a Gigantic fan. Their flagship IPA is quite good and worthy of the Gigantic name. The tasting room is a little hard to locate, but your GPS will get you there. The main room has a lodge feel to it with a nice bar with cool artwork on the walls. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Since Gigantic only promises their IPA all the time, you will need to try their other lineup, and I suggest going for a flight so you can taste them all, and not wasted a pint on one you might regret. I enjoyed the Sodbusted Simcoe Fresh Hop quite a big and the High Fidelity Pale was solid. The Future is now Amber was just okay, and the TicWitic Sour Wit collaboration was interesting to say the least/yeast :) The female bartender was friendly enough, and the patrons I met were friendly. This place down South of Portland makes a good stop enroute to other nearby beer places like Beermongers or Apex. Cheers.

The staff -- and then the owner -- made us feel unwelcome both in person when we took our mask down to sample the beer at the counter (how else can you do that?) and then later online in a public shaming on Google Maps to our honest feedback about how we were treated. In response to our saying we hadn't been made to feel welcome, they called us "pretentious and rude," and said "we weren't following the law." We came in vaccinated, masked, and excited to taste their beers, but ultimately left disheartened, publicly name-called, and feeling like the Bad Guys. Plus, unfortunately I must say that the beer we did taste wasn't actually very good. Online feuds are silly and immature and I guess I had hoped for better treatment as a customer and as a neighbor. Aren't we all in this thing together?

Great place to visit for a beer without pretense. What used to be a small indoor and large outdoor patio for people and dogs place has opened up inside in the adjoining barrel room. Industrial space in the neighborhood that Hair of the Dog used to be in, not far from Reed and Eastmoreland. A little off the beaten path, but worth a visit. Nice bartenders, can get backed up if really busy. Lowbrow vibe. No food, so plan ahead or order from the 808 Grinds Hawaiian food truck outside. Generally great beers, mixture of IPAs and IPA variants as well as more sessionable beers. A wide gamut of styles from really talented brewers. 7 out of 12 beers on tap were IPAs when we visited. Of note, Pipewrench might change your preconceived notions about what IPAs are like.

Great beer, friendly people. To the person complaining about the lack of Blazers games: It is more of a Timbers bar, but they usually show Blazers games in the barrel room in the back on the projection TV. If it isn't on when you arrive, you can ask and they will turn it on unless it is the same time as a Timbers game. They aren't anti-Blazers, just pro-soccer.

After showing a rental house in SE Portland, I did a search on "brewery near me" and discovered Gigantic Brewing Company. I give their flagship Gigantic IPA two thumbs up. Very smooth, clean finish, no bitterness. Also enjoyed a ginger-enhanced Hawaiian dinner from the food cart just outside their door. Wonderfully warm and vivacious conversations with friendly regulars. Nice spot.

This taproom has a respectable variety of beers, ciders, and a fridge full of soft drinks to choose from. My must have more than 1 Is the Gigantic IPA and the Simcoe Awakens. Delicious tasting hoppy satisfying beers that never disappoint and no bad aftertastes. I enjoy sitting at the bar, watching the pour and enjoying my first beer of the day. The staff are very polite and friendly, restrooms are clean, plenty of seating, and play different genres of music. The merchandise selection with Gigantic's logo come in different styles and colors. Best beer in Portland.

Solid beer selection - - bartender was funny AF and gave great recs. Outdoor seating gave us air while protecting us from the rain on a weird warm night. They were cool w me eating my leftover lunch. There's a food cart next door, too, if you're in the mood for food. I don't believe they have a food menu but I did not inquire nor see food inside. The inside was humid - - like steamy. I had no interest other than using the restroom. You could tell there were a bunch of locals there. Def will be back!

I am not a fan of fad brewing (e.g., berry infused saison with a hint of anise) so this place is great! They brew some solid microbrews! I am quite the fan of picking up a growler of their Ginormous IPA. It is close to Reed College and has more seating outside than in. Check it out the next time you are in the area. OH MY! In researching for this review I just discovered they publish their beer recipes on their website. Talk about promoting local homebrewing. Nicely done folks!

Gigantic has excellent beers! The Gigantic IPA being the winner for my taste. The people are always friendly, they play great music and there is a nice outdoor area.

Ah, This place totally rocks on all fronts. From the staff, to the ever changing amazing art on the walls. Ben Love and crew brew imaginative beers filled with love. Beautiful patio, barrel room for Timbers watch parties, Blazers, and Trivia. Cheers, & Pints (Imperial) up!

Gigantic Brewing makes a pretty solid IPA, very few bars/restaurants carry Gigantic, if you happen to be in the area, come check this place out. It's not a place to come and have dinner, they have a few light snacks or you can pick up some tacos at the taco truck or if they have a food truck on spot. The seating is limited inside. Spring and summer, would be a great time to swing by, as they have communal tables outside. I really like the Ume Umai, which has flavors of black rice and plums, an interesting beer, if you're up for something different. There's not much around, and if you don't feel like trekking over, pick up their beer if you're at the grocery store, as they do make one of the best IPA's in town. They fill growlers, and unfortunately won't do corny kegs.

So Portland. Not much in dark beer which is my fave. But the one stout they had was solid. Hazy IPA was good. Came for beer + yoga- great!

So I FINALLY made it to Gigantic Brewing Company. After drinking their bottled IPA time and time again, I thought it was a must and visit the actually brewery. My thoughts you may ask?.... Meh, it was ok. I wish I could say more than just "meh, it was ok." I guess after reading the reviews I thought I was missing out on something. Turns out that was not the case. Their options seem limited and I didn't even know they had bar snacks available - oi vei! I'll just stick to purchasing my bottled brew from the local convenience store, because let's be honest, their beer is delicious but not that delicious that I need to head to the brewery each time I'm craving their Gigantic IPA.

We came on a Friday night, and there was only1 person behind the bar. Luckily, gracious patrons would take tuns bussing tables and refilling g her glassware. The beers were amazing PIPEWRENCH! Also there was a guest cider that was amazing.

Gigantic was at the top of our must-visit breweries when we came to town from San Diego and it did not disappoint! I love all of the artwork displayed and the feel of this place is awesome. Let's be honest though, the beers speak for themselves. Coming from San Diego, we have a ton of awesome breweries available to us but Gigantic is still one of my favorites! We are always looking for new Gigantic releases at our local liquor store back home. The service here was awesome too! Definitely a must visit!

Tasted some of their beer. While excellent, none 'fit' with my tastes. I figured out a blend that would work and asked for half and half (it's a thing). They refused to pour what I requested. Clearly not customer centric.

Is there such a thing as a dive brewery? If so, Gigantic is barely one step above that. Brewerys are a dime a dozen these days so you either need to stand out or get swept through the cracks with the rest. The only part that stood out to me was the overwhelming smell Clorox mixed with burnt, rotting sweet potato. If super average beer for $5 is your jam, head on down to Gigantic.

Can get a little crowded and slightly unwelcoming at times. Generally a solid brewery with some really fantastic selections. Pipe wrench gin barrel aged IPA is probably the best gin barrel ipa you will ever have in life. The Hawaiian food truck in the parking lot pairs well with their big hopped beers.

My new favorite place! It's those moments when you walk out after a great night and cannot wait to Yelp about it that make for great writing. Spent an evening here catching up with a buddy. We wanted to find a new place to try out, and lo and behold this place was new to us, close by, and every bit as awesome as I had hoped for. Gigantic brews some pretty incredible beers, and their status as IPA masters has earned them a 9th degree black belt in my opinion. The regular Gigantic IPA and Ginormous Imperial IPA are stellar with perfect fruity overtones matched with a pretty amazing ratio of hoppy to bitter to sweet notes. I cannot recommend it more. Their on the stronger side so be careful, the Imperial is nearly 9%!!!! All beers are $4.50 for an Imperial 20oz pint, that's a pretty good value. The Nitty Gritty- Gigantic is really a warehouse for brewing beer that gets sold in stores. They just have a small bar on the side of the building with outdoor seating and limited indoor. They are not a restaurant, so grub up beforehand or do like we did and eat at the pretty impressive and inexpensive taco truck across the street. Gigantic lets you bring in food and eat it which is really nice. You could easily bring a pizza and split it with a few of their beers. There are a few snacks inside for purchase however and they do have seasonal selections and a taplist of about 8 brews to choose from. Only space it loses a star is that as it gets bigger and busier it's hard to get seats, and with no food it makes an evening a little tricky. Eventually some expansion will need to happen They don't need to be a full service pub, just a basic kitchen setup that puts together bread, cheese, and cold cut plates to split with friends would be a simple and huge addition here. Overall it's clean, they have great service, and a fun atmosphere. There's a big screen tv inside, but it's for Timbers games only. I have to really respect a business that knows what it is and doesn't try to pretend to be more. They just brew great beer and offer a little open bar. Nothing more nothing less with no apologies. That's refreshing in a city that's quickly turning into a sleek tv version of itself. Go big and get to the Gigantic........it's that little slice of Portland that makes us special!!!!!

Visiting from WA state, staying in the Pearl District Portland Oregon. We took two buses, walked almost a mile, and "no minors permitted." I won't buy their beer ever again.

It really is difficult to keep up with all of the breweries in this town. I knew this place was around, but didn't know where they were located. Upon getting back to town from Vancouver, WA we decided to get a beer (since breweries don't seem to be open in the 'Couv on a Sunday) as it was a warm day and I felt I deserved one after running in a race earlier in the day. After thinking about it, we decided on Gigantic as I had never been. Sue called her fomer roommate (he is a gigantic fan of this place) and we all met up here. The beer was very good, but I was disappointed that the selection of their own beers was quite small. They only had 2 IPA's and a lager on tap as whatever else they had that day was already tapped out. Wasn't really in the mood for an IPA so I had the lager. I am a fan of this style of beer, but I still like a choice. The place was packed so it was quite sad that they didn't have more of their own beers to offer. Nice patio space with big umbrellas. We were able to get a table outside right away and we camped out there for an hour or so. There is a Mexican food cart around the corner (not open on a Sunday) and a BBQ cart just off the patio for those of you wanting food with your beer. I hope the next time I get back there will be more beer choices. If not, I'll take my business elsewhere.