Brewery Profile

Ground Breaker Brewing

In a city with a dense and long-running craft beer culture, this Portland brewery stands out for a specific reason: it is dedicated to 100% gluten-free brewing. Ground Breaker Brewing is known as the first dedicated gluten-free brewery in the United States, which gives it a distinct place in a market where many tap lists still treat gluten-free beer as a small side category. A visitor walking in should expect the focus to be on beer made without the usual gluten-containing grains, rather than on modified versions of standard recipes. The appeal is not limited to people avoiding gluten; the brewery’s identity is built around showing how alternative fermentables and malt substitutes can produce beers with structure, color, aroma, and flavor across familiar craft styles.

Travelers coming to Portland often look for breweries that reflect the city’s range: hop-forward ales, dark beers, small-batch experiments, and taprooms where the beer itself is the main draw. Ground Breaker fits that route by offering a different lens on those expectations. Its known range includes IPAs and stouts, and its beers have earned awards, though the exact current lineup will vary. For visitors who normally seek out Oregon IPAs, this can be a useful comparison point: the brewery approaches those styles without relying on conventional barley malt. For people who have had limited choices at other breweries because of gluten, it offers the chance to order from a dedicated gluten-free producer rather than selecting from a single alternative option.

Practical details should be checked directly before visiting, since specific amenities, food service, seating arrangements, and current hours are not included here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and ask what styles are available, especially if you are hoping for a particular IPA, stout, or seasonal release. Anyone visiting because of dietary needs may also want to ask staff about production practices and ingredients, even though the brewery is dedicated gluten-free. As part of a Portland brewery itinerary, Ground Breaker is best approached as a focused stop: a place to taste how a dedicated gluten-free brewery interprets established craft beer styles and to understand why it occupies a notable place in the city’s wider beer scene.

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Ground Breaker Brewing shattered expectations by becoming the first dedicated 100% gluten-free brewery in the United States. They specialize in crafting award-winning beers—from IPAs to stouts—using innovative malt substitutes, ensuring that everyone can enjoy complex, high-quality craft brews without compromise.

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715 SE Lincoln St, Portland, Oregon, 97214-4600

Phone: (503) 928-4195

Website: https://groundbreakerbrewing.com/beer-store

Hours: Wednesday: 2pm to 8pm, Thursday: 2pm to 8pm, Friday: 2pm to 8pm, Saturday: 2pm to 8pm, Sunday: 2pm to 8pm