5.0Allagash Brewery(1.158 reviews) - First Day Back! Monday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Breweries
We are currently open for tastings and sell plenty of year-round and brewery-only beer to go. We also offer immersive, ticketed experiences delving into our wild and barrel aging program through The Cellars (available via our website link). We also have a food truck onsite featuring lobster rolls and other tasty treats for you to make a day of it. So if you're in the area, stop by and say hello! Founded in Portland, Maine, the brewery loves giving back to the community—and state—that has supported us since 1995. In 2019 the brewery became a Certified B Corp and Allagash founder Rob Tod won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. Allagash currently stands as one of the 50 largest craft breweries in the U.S. (by sales volume) and has earned a spot on Maine’s Best Places to Work list for seven years running. Allagash is distributed in: CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL (Chicagoland only,) MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, and WI.See more..
4.5Shipyard Brewing Company(508 reviews) - best brewery in New England Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Shipyard Brewing Company is a family owned brewery - rooted in tradition and brimming with innovation. Our award-winning beer is handcrafted by our team of brewers who learned their art from world-renowned master brewer, Alan Pugsley. We are committed to cultivating a new generation of creative, passionate brewers. Our team is constantly exploring innovative and diverse styles of beer through our pilot system at our Portland brewery and our 7-barrel system at Federal Jack's Brew Pub in Kennebunk Harbor. Established in 1994, this family-run brewery set up shop in what was once a maritime foundry on the waterfront of Portland. Starting with our flagship Export Ale, we've produced over 65 handcrafted, traditional beers in the heart of this vibrant Maine community.See more..
4.5Maine Beer Company(268 reviews) - Great visit Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Breweries
Definitely make reservations on their website ahead of time and you won't be disappointed! I heard many people just show up and were upset over the wait, but it was a Friday around dinner time so that's to be expected. Especially at a very popular brewery. In Pennsylvania we pay $18-$20+ per one bottle of Maine Beer. I was almost thinking of skipping this brewery bc I thought it would be too expensive. But to my surprise, they only charge $6.50 to around 8.50 per bottle at the brewery. I was shocked... So our local places in Pennsylvania are really marking this beer up more than I ever expected. So needless to say we bought quite a bit to take home. I can't see myself purchasing it locally in PA again. Everyone working was super nice and helpful and offered suggestions. We really enjoyed our time there. We also ordered a pizza with onions and the cheese bread sticks. Both items came out within minutes of ordering them. Everything was good and we highly recommend visiting. See more..
Rising Tide Brewing Company is an independent, family-owned brewery that anchors Portland, Maine’s vibrant East Bayside neighborhood. We are guided by creative flavors, quality, consistency, community, and a love of all things outdoors. Rising Tide supports our farmers, using local ingredients in every beer.See more..
Sought out this little gem on a rainy Sunday afternoon and what a pleasant surprise! A good turnout for a Sunday afternoon with some live music to boot! Great brews and friendly, knowledgable staff, we will be back! See more..
This is a hyper casual venue at the end of a dirt road, with outside fire pits, disc golf, and live music. Children and dogs are encoraged. And you don’t have to leash either of them! at sundown, the glowing lights and burning fire pits make you feel like you’re at an outdoor festival. Best of all is the beer and the pizza. Their beer is famous, but their pizza features one of the best crusts in Maine. And there are dozens of picnic tables to hunker down at. Friday nights tend to be more quiet, Saturdays can be much busier. Don’t go with any sense of being in a rush. Expect dogs everywhere.See more..
4.5SoMe Brewing Company(51 reviews) - One of the best breweries anywhere Monday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries
Small brewery offering solid, tasty local beer. We focus on improving standard styles by using the best ingredients and taking the time to craft a beer that truly is better, and not just good. No frills. We sell beer in cans & offer growler fills to-go of our rotating draft beers. For in-house enjoyment, try a flight or large taster of your favorite style. We also serve a variety of hard cider and wine in cans, if beer isn't your thing. We are a BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) establishment, so feel free to bring in a snack or a meal and join us!See more..
4.0Baxter Brewing Company(50 reviews) - Atmosphere, Beers, and Games Monday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Breweries
I visited on a Saturday early evening for beers and apps with friends. I ordered the Maine Huts & Trails (MHT) which is an awesome lager that denotes some money to a great cause. Friends of mine weren’t aren’t beer drinkers but they had Prosecco on draft for those people. I ordered tenders and fries along with the turkey club with tots. Both meals were good. The atmosphere and service of Baxter was great to include lots of games. Night time in and outside of the brewery is lit up with a lot of beautiful lights in the old mill building. Definitely worth a visit.See more..
4.5Banded Brewing Company(42 reviews) - Why go to Portland? Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
I got a flight of the Convergent Evolution saison, the fruited Charms and Hexes, the Pepperell pilsner, and the Aglow (stout with cocoa and peppermint), and they were all great. They then gave me a sample of their cold brew Jolly Woodsman coffee stout made with espresso from Speckled Ax coffee in Portland that was fantastic. Nice atmosphere, great service.See more..
Bigelow Brewing has a belief that beer can and should be about a place. We strive to make beer from our community, using local ingredients to feel a sense of ownership of where we live. We are committed to our local community and hope it influences our customers to expect that from their beer. It is important that every beer Bigelow Brewing produces is made with malts that are grown in Maine. Fruits and vegetables are from local farmers. One of the things we love about Maine and specifically the Skowhegan community, is how local customers and businesses support one another. Using local products is a chance to support small farmers and preserve our agricultural heritage.See more..
4.0Lost Valley(33 reviews) - Great first time visit — we’ll be back! Monday: Spent More than 3 hours Breweries • Ski & Snowboard Areas • Cross-country Ski Areas
Lost Valley is Maine's Learn to Ski & Snowboard Area. Open Year round for Food Drinks and Fun and home to Lost Valley Brewing Co. Perfect for families of all generations. In the winter, Lost Valley Ski Area has trails of all abilities, a huge learning program, race training and events, a learning area with magic carpet, Terrain Park and base lodge with wifi, concessions, arcade, dining area and bar. Lost Valley also has snow tubing at The Maine Family Snow Tube Park, Snow Shoe & Cross Country Ski Trails, Fat Bike Trail Access and is accessible by Snowmobile via the local Auburn trail system.See more..
Quaint little brew pub with a fun atmosphere, full of life! We tried their unique jalapeño beer and it was tasty. The owner/cook can really whip up some tasty food, all homemade and fresh. Full of flavor and hard to believe she can make it all in such a small space. Great place to try if you haven’t. Very nice people! Oh and if you get lucky you might see the pirate there.See more..
We loved this place. Our 4 teenage sons played corn hole while we sipped on a flight of beers. Loved the fruity ones. We left loving America even more. Missiles hanging from the ceiling, bullet keychains, flag with beer mugs, they thought of everything.See more..
Mast Landing Brewing Company was founded in the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Since opening in 2015, we have showcased our beers at festivals across the country and internationally, shared them with new fans here in the Northeast, and poured them for countless locals and visitors at our tasting room in Westbrook, Maine. We focus on brewing the highest quality beers while also using our independence and socially conscious mindset to support our local community and industry. Our goal is to make sure that each Mast Landing beer that you drink is amazing, whether you’re visiting us in our tasting room or enjoying a pour at your favorite bar or restaurant with family and friends. With the addition of our on-site food truck, Mainstay by Mast Landing, we expand our vision of excellence further into the world of hospitality. Serving delicious, handmade sandwiches, pretzels and more alongside our beer is an exciting way for us to share many inspirations at once.See more..
5.0Island Dog Brewing(19 reviews) - Awesome beer selection at a family friendly establishment Monday: Breweries
Look for the waiving street sign and travel to the right and around to the back of the buildings to enjoy some great beer. We enjoyed a flight of 4 beers at Island Dog this weekend. Unique varieties ensure something everyone will enjoy. The owners operate the brewery themselves and have done a great job. There are games to keep the kids busy if you want to drop in with the family giving the place a fun and friendly vibe. We bought a 4-pack to bring home, including the Beer Called Blue for me! And the artwork on the cans is beautiful! And you can order from Otto's Pizza right there for delivery to the premises.See more..
Found this Brewery on our way back home. The staff was more than helpful, the tasting and product was excellent. Would recommend this as a stop.See more..
Black Bear Brewing is Orono's Original brewery. We are family own and operated since 2004. Located both in Orono's downtown just minutes from the Umaine campass and downtown Bangor on Exchange Street. Both locations have a huge selection of our own craft beers as well as a delicious bistro menu with weekly specials, apps, and entree's. Cheers!See more..
I ended up here as a stop in a day long birthday celebration. I was surprised to find the building after driving through a quiet residential part of south portland. I arrived with my group around 3pm on a Saturday. It was crowded, all tables were taken except for the one we nabbed. The atmosphere was very chill. The staff was friendly. There was a really nice variety of beers. I'm totally with the other reviewer, some snacks to purchase would be a great addition. We'll definitely pack our own food next time. Looking forward to returning.See more..
Tucked away in the white mountains, a place you will always return to. Moderate selection of unique craft beers and knowledgeable staff. As soon as you find this hidden gem you want to tell all your friends. Hiking and natural wonders suround it all. Make sure to stop on by and be one of the family!See more..
Side By Each Brewing Co. is a small brewery with a big tasting room, offering 12 or more frequently changing beers in a wide variety of styles, with the unifying themes of creativity, diversity, respect for tradition, and uncompromising quality. We have growlers and kegs to go, filled to order with a nifty machine that preserves the beer’s quality far longer than your average tap-filled jug. Starting early in the morning we brew up CBD coffee and espresso drinks and sell locally made pastries and breakfast sandwiches – we can fill your growlers in the morning, too, and if you want us to pour you a morning beer, who are we to judge? Pinky D’s Poutine Factory slings lunch and dinner from their new kitchen inside our space. A few times a year we put on sweet special events, and there are always friends and families hanging out, a great community gathering space – and did we mention, awesome beer?See more..
Beer brewery, different flavors, ice cold. The best in Canaan. Maine., service was excellent. Offers taste testing.See more..
4.5Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company(14 reviews) - Excellent Spent < 1 hour Breweries Great beers and neat space. Has that west coast vibe with the big garage bay doors. Would recommend stopping by and having a couple drinks. Food selection is quite small, but they do have a geaghans restaurant across the river with great food. See more..
5.0Airline Brewing Company(13 reviews) - Kudos to the chef! Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Airline Brewing Company is a rural Maine brewery specializing in British-style beers and Real Cask Ales. The brewery is located on scenic Airline Rd (Route 9) in Amherst between Bangor and Canada. Stop by the brewery tasting room to enjoy a pint and some pub grub with the locals.See more..
The 4 of us found this small brewery and enjoyed the beer, the server and the Mexican food a few doors down. They have beer flights of 4 beers of 4 ounces for 4 dollars. Great deal. You pick from 8 options. You should try this place. Not fancy but fun and tasty beer. See more..
4.5York Beach Beer Company(10 reviews) - Very, very nice and accommodating staff Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
A York Beach Craft Brewery offering 10 rotating taps, brewed right here on-premise. We also offer hard cider, hard seltzer, and make beer cocktails. Beer is available To-Go in cans & growlers. We have both Indoor & Outdoor Seating. Plentiful parking options in Town lots (pay the meters between May 15 - October 15). Dogs are allowed on the patio only, must be leashed. We are BYOF...that's Bring Your Own Food. Check out our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latests beer releases, events, and rotating Food Truck schedule!See more..
5.0Gneiss Brewing Company(8 reviews) - Great German craft beer, we’ll worth a visit! Spent < 1 hour Breweries
A bit of the beaten path, but well worth a stop. Excellent German inspired wheat beers with something for all tastes. Rustic craft brewery in woodsy setting with great beer and a nice outside beer garden. Food truck on site offering German fare was surprisingly good!See more..
5.0Ambition Brewing(7 reviews) - Cute town brewery Spent 1-2 hours Breweries Cute quaint little brewery! Good menu and beers, offers flights to the different things. Highly recommended See more..
David was passionate and so helpful. We visited for friends birthday and enjoyed the beautiful farm setting and great cider. The ciders are from both farmed locally foraged apples. It was a tasty and relaxing afternoon. I would recommend to any cider enthusiast.See more..
4.0Nu Brewery(4 reviews) - Great local brewery Breweries
This brewery is hidden away in sleepy New Gloucester. It’s about 30 minutes northwest of Portland and worth the trip out. They have a great facility, with a food truck just outside the back door. The beer is definitely up to Maine standards, and the brewery is available for events. A great local partner.See more..
4.0Marsh Island Brewing(4 reviews) - Campfire and Beer Monday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries
MIB is easy to miss since its just down the hill past the main intersection in Orono when traveling east toward Old Town. The facing building wall still has car repair signage.There is outdoor seating and propane fire pits. The interior is small, but adequate for a startup operation. MIB has been in business about 3 years. There are panini-type melts available to go with the very good craft beers. The are typically 10-12 varieties available, from Pils to IPAs and experimental offerings (peanut butter milk stout). The DDH IPAs are particularly flavorful and aromatic. This is not a restaurant, but rather a place for a snack, a beer and good conversation!See more..
5.0Grateful Grain Brewing Company(3 reviews) - Great beer Spent < 1 hour Breweries Love this place! The owners go out of their way to make a good brew and please customers. They have a different food truck every weekend for something new. I highly recommend you stop by and sample their delish brew See more..
Blaze Brewing replaced the former Dirigo Brewery that was here a few years back. I got a flight of the Brunchside raspberry/cranberry sour, the Irish dry stout Sir Beefy (named after the owner's dog), and the Backshore sour (blood orange and passion fruit). They were all great. Nice ambiance in a renovated brick mill, and the view of the Saco river and falls is great. They have wood-fired pizza in addition to other tempting items on their menu, and their selection of tap beers was impressive.See more..
4.5Corner Point Brewing(2 reviews) - Beers Spent 1-2 hours Breweries Nice little brewery right on the maine /new hampshire lines. Beer was good staff was friendly. I would recommendSee more..
4.5Fluvial Brewing(2 reviews) - Great beer and great view! Breweries
Went here with some girlfriends while visiting Maine. We made a reservation in one of their bubble domes and it was a great experience! We felt safe and very cozy. The beers were great and we enjoyed almost all of their snack offerings from the popcorn flight, pretzels with beer cheese and charcuterie board. And I can’t forget the staff! They were SO attentive and friendly. We will be back for sure!See more..
What a great place!! The beer is phenomenal! It's great to have a brewery that does more than IPA's. They have great reds, a flavorful brown, and a delicious winter, just to name a few. The bartender's/brewer's are very knowledgeable about the beers and they even taught me how to play cribbage. The clientele are laid back and very friendly. The atmosphere is cozy to the point that I feel I'm at home. They serve homemade warm pretzels with pub beer cheese and mustard which are to die for. I am hoping that they offer a full menu in the future. See you there!See more..
I've been to the other Definitive Brewing places in Portland and Kittery, so I had to check this one out. I had their Euphoric Nights double fruited sour ale (raspberry, pineapple, hazelnut and vanilla) and it was delicious. The beer garden is only a few yards from the the beach's main hub and is a nice respite from the crowds and the noise -- there was a nice breeze coming in off the ocean, streaming music, and board games. There are several picnic tables under a canopy and additional seating with umbrellas in the far corner (see pics). Food is also available from High Tides Food Bar (burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, fries), and there's a large bathroom with several stalls (unisex, which is a little weird but it's better than nothing). I found the prices a bit higher than Definitive's other tasting rooms, but it's OOB, so no big surprise there.See more..
4.5Definitive Brewing Company - Kittery(2 reviews) - Welcome addition to sea coast beer scene. I’d say the strongest in terms of many styles AND quality Breweries
When I lived in Maine, Definitive Portland was 10 min from my house. Pick a style, they do them all very well. My favorite brewer in a talented state for breweries! The Kittery location is smaller (fewer taps/seats), but they offer can pours as well. Josh was friendly and very informative. Excited to have this place closer to me in CT! I’ll be back whenever I’m in the area!See more..
4.0Odd By Nature Brewing(2 reviews) - Great staff carries some quality beer and food! Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Breweries
Service is OUT-STAND-ING!!....Beer is top notch and guest taps are a plus. Food is better than average--need to keep grilled cheese flat so doesn't spill..lol...WILL B BACK!!See more..
5.0Jokers And Rogues(1 review) - Well worth the visit Spent 1-2 hours Breweries A new bar/gathering spot minutes from Hallowell. In Farmingdale. Owners bought the name Jokers and Rogues from an old bar in Gardiner but have revamped the beers.. They are now excellent!! Place is on the main road, plenty of parking. Have a decent food menu. Corn hole, pool and darts. Plenty of space. Ok to bring your kida. Check this place outSee more..
5.0Waterville Brewing Company(1 review) - Cold river, cold beer Spent 1-2 hours Breweries Waterville is an up and coming community, and this new addition is being welcomed with open arms. I visited during one of their “soft openings” and was very pleasantly surprised. The IPA was very smooth and was the best I’ve had in a long time. The location is in the old Hathaway shirt factory, right on the river. It was awesome to see the parking lot full again and a lot of people enjoying the great beer!See more..
5.0Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co.(1 review) - Craft beer that tastes good AND is good for you! Breweries
Lucky Pigeon is known as Maine's first dedicated gluten-free brewery. Its name comes from two of the founders, who share the last name of Pigeon (in case you're wondering). I got a flight of their American stout (Stage Island), their Kay'Lee Irish red ale, and their brown ale Little Brown Job. They were all great. Their spacious but cozy tasting room is an attractive mix of industrial and historic -- lots of red brick, wood floor, high ceilings, nice decor, and stunning large windows. The seating includes comfortable booths and two bars, one of which faces the brewing tanks. Friendly service, cool merchandise, no food but you can bring your own in. This is a nice addition to Biddeford's other breweries.See more..
4.0Sacred Profane Brewery And Tankpub(1 review) - Known as the first tankpub in North America. Monday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
So, they only make two beers: dark and light lager. They also offer a mix of the two that are layered one on top of the other. I had the mix, and it was very good. I also had the schnitzel, which was also very good. The owner and staff were welcoming, and the copper tanks that you see as you enter the place are pretty cool.See more..
van der Brew(0 review) Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
COVID ALERT: Currently only open for Growler Take-out on Thursdays 3:30-6PM. Maine craft brewery and tasting room. 5-7 beers on tap; free snacks, local restaurants deliver. Deck seating, view of Marancook Lake. Corn hole, darts, pool, games. Live music on Saturdays. Family-friendly.See more..
