Notch Brewery & Tap Room - Brighton

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I stopped by Notch Brewing Brighton just for the beer, and I’m glad I did. I tried The Standard, Dunkel, Salem Lager, and a few others — each one showed off a different side of their lager game. The Standard was crisp and classic, the Dunkel had a nice malty depth without feeling heavy, and the Salem was super clean with a dry finish that I really liked.

What stood out to me was the consistency. Every pour was clean, balanced, and precise — which isn’t easy with lagers. There’s no room to mask imperfections, and Notch nails it across the board.

The space itself is laid-back with a casual crowd, perfect for focusing on the beer. As someone who works around flavors a lot, I really appreciate when simple things are done this well. I’ll definitely come back — next time I’ll take my time and go through the full lineup properly.

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Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect summer spot for starters. Had some tacos and a beer with a bunch of actors...

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We love Notch, and are always greeted warmly and professionally. The atmosphere is great and the beer is better! I read some reviews that were negative, especially around their "family-friendly" policy. Kids are great, especially your own. When kids are left unattended, causing chaos, parents need to teach them how to behave in public establishments. We have 2 dogs who are "spirited" and because of this we wouldn't consider taking them to a pet friendly place. Common courtesy. Some of those complaining about the staff asking to rein in their kids are probably the same kids we roll our eyes about. Also, if an establishment has a policy of no kids after a certain time, respect that and stop complaining.

Notch will always be my place for a good brew and connecting with friends.

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Very relaxing atmosphere. Great outdoor area, beer garden style. Beer: good selection of pilsner and other craft bees on tap, roughly 16. Food: you can bring outside food or buy pizza from the 'pizza project' that is next door. Good spot if you want to enjoy a nice beer after work. They close at 10pm but you can stay normally until 10:30 to 11pm.

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friendly staff and great outdoor seating. they have bike racks in their parking lot past the entrance. learn from my mistake and don’t walk your bike into the courtyard!

Notch Brewery & Tap Room - Brighton

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