Frequently Asked Questions
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At Ground Breaker Brewing & Gastropub, we frequently get questions about our products, our processes, and our gastropub. We've collected the questions we get asked most often and put all the answers in one page. If you don't find the answer to your question, please do not hesitate to contact us through our Contact page.
Q: Do you make gluten-free beer?
A: Yes, we only produce 100% gluten-free craft beer. Everything in our brewery and pub is naturally gluten-free. We are a dedicated brewpub, which means we do not allow anything through the door that contains gluten. It’s part of the Ground Breaker Ethos.
Q: Do you only make gluten-free beer?
A: Yes, we only make 100% gluten-free craft beer. Located in Portland, OR, our brewery and gastropub are 100% dedicated gluten-free spaces. No gluten is allowed on the premises.
Q: Is everything on the gastropub menu gluten-free?
A: Everything in the gastropub, as well as the brewery, is naturally gluten-free.
Q: How do you make gluten-free craft beer?
A: We use malted rice, malted millet, flaked quinoa, teff, sorghum syrup, rice syrup, and belgian-style candi syrup. None of our packaged beers contain corn-derived sugars or soy-based products. All of our year-round and seasonal gluten-free beers are vegan. We don't and never will use barley, wheat, or rye and then attempt to chemically, mechanically, or enzymatically remove the gluten. We only produce 100% gluten-free craft beer, we do not produce gluten-reduced or gluten-removed beer. All of our products are 100% naturally gluten-free.
Q: Do you have any dairy free dishes?
A: We are happy to accommodate everyone. Please notify our food pop-up partners of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Q: Do you have any vegan dishes?
A: We are happy to accommodate everyone. We work with our pop-up partners to provide vegan options on their menus. Please notify the staff of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Q: Is there any soy in your dishes?
A: We are happy to accommodate everyone. Please notify the staff of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Q: Is there any soy in your gluten-free craft beer?
A: There are no soy-based products in our gluten-free craft beers.
Q: Does the gastropub accept reservations?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Can I reserve the gastropub for events?
A: The gastropub is available for event reservations on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Q: Is the gastropub kid-friendly?
A: Yes. We have options for children. Minors are welcome in the gastropub during all business hours.
Q: How long has the brewery been open?
A: The brewery began operations in November 2011.
Q: How long has the gastropub been open?
A: The gastropub opened in September 2013.
Q: Are you open for lunch?
A: At this time our hours of operations are 2pm-8pm Thursday-Sunday.
Q: What are your hours?
A: The gastropub is open 2pm-8pm Thursday-Sunday.
Q: What days are you closed?
A: We are closed every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Q: Do you have outdoor seating?
A: Yes, we always have outdoor seating available.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Yes, for outdoor seating only.
Q: Can I bring in outside food?
A: No. We maintain a dedicated gluten-free facility. Please do not bring outside food or drink. We try very hard to maintain a safe and contaminant-free environment for our patrons.
Q: Can I purchase a kegs?
A: Yes. We sell kegs during all regular pub hours and typically stock a variety of kegged gluten-free beer. Kegs come in 30L and 20L sizes. 30L is a little less than 8 gallons, approximately equal to 61 pints. 20L kegs are about 5 gallons and approximately equal about 40 pints. Contact the pub or brewery for keg pricing.
Q: Do you sell growler fills?
A: Yes, we sell growler fills in the pub. Growler fills are $16 (64 oz). We will also fill a growlette for $8 (32 oz). We charge $5 for new growlers. All day every Friday we have a growler fill special $12 for 64 oz and $6 for 32 oz.
Q: Can I tour the brewery?
A: Yes, free brewery tours can be arranged before 5:00 on days that the gastropub is open by asking your server. For tours any other time, it is best to schedule the tour by calling ahead. If you are visiting Portland outside of our regular pub hours, we will do our best to arrange a tour and tasting with you. It is better to do scheduled tours with groups of at least four people. To schedule a tour please call 503-974-4467.
Q: How do you ensure the safety of your canned products?
A: We work with Gluten-Free Certification Organization to ensure a safe process. All rubber parts live in our brewery, are dedicated, and never travel. We use fresh cleaning fluid for stainless steel materials. The canning machine is spot tested for protein & gluten. We have yet to have a failed spot test, but if a spot test came back testing positive for gluten, all materials would undergo another cleaning and testing cycle.