Beer Trail - Maine Brewers` Guild

About the
Maine Brewers’ Guild
The Maine Brewers’ Guild is
committed to keeping Maine in the forefront
of the microbrew revolution by offering high
quality and creative diversity for the customer.
The Maine Brewers’ Guild
38 Evergreen Dr.
Portland, ME 04103
info@mainebrewersguild.org
www.mainebrewersguild.org
About the
Maine Restaurant
Association
The Maine Restaurant Association is a
membership-based organization dedicated to
representing, promoting and educating the
food service industry of Maine.
Maine Restaurant Association
5 Wade Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-2178
info@mainerestaurant.com
www.mainerestaurant.com
MAINE
Brewers’ Guild
More about the Maine Beer Trail:
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Maine
Beer Trail
Since 1986, Maine has been
at the forefront of the craft brew movement.
The Maine Beer Trail spotlights the high quality
and creative diversity of fresh, hand-crafted,
Maine-made beer. You’ll find a wide range
of award-winning breweries and brew pubs
throughout the state.
Cheers!
1.
Allagash Brewing
50 Industrial Way
Portland, ME 04103
800-330-5385
New England’s original Belgian-style brewery. Allagash
brews award-winning Belgian- style experimental and barrel
aged ales. Gift shop open Mon-Fri 10:00–4:00 Est. 1995
TYPE: Brewery TOURS: Mon-Fri at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00
www.allagash.com
2.
Andrew’s Brewing
Company
353 High St.
Lincolnville, ME 04849
207-763-3305
Andrew’s brews four different
beers. Our flagship is Andrew’s
Pale Ale. We also brew Summer
Golden Ale, Northern Brown Ale,
and St. Nick’s Porter. All our beer is brewed and bottled at
our brewery in Lincolnville and available at select locations
throughout southern, central, eastern and midcoast Maine.
Est. 1992 TYPE: Brewery TOURS: No HOURS: Call
3.
Atlantic Brewing
Company
15 Knox Rd.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-BEER (2337)
Award-winning brewers
of Bar Harbor Blueberry
Ale, Real Ale and Coal
Porter. Located on a 10 acre homestead of pine woods and
hop gardens in Bar Harbor’s countryside. Gift shop
Est. 1991 TYPE: Brewery/Cafe TOURS: Seasonal
www.atlanticbrewing.com
4.
Bar Harbor Brewing
Company
8 Mount Desert St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-4592
Bar Harbor Brewing Company is
Bar Harbor’s first microbrewery.
We’ve produced several gold
and even platinum award-winning brews. Our Cadillac
Mountain Stout and Thunder Hole Ale have enjoyed
national recognition. This is not just beer to drink. This is
beer to be celebrated. Try any Bar Harbor brew and see
what a champ tastes like. Gift shop Est. 1990
TYPE: Brewery TOURS: Tastings every day all day long.
HOURS: 11:00-6:00 every day (in season)
www.barharborbrewing.com
5.
Baxter Brewing
Company
130 Mill St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
877-319-4408
Located in the historic Bates Mill
in downtown Lewiston, Baxter
Brewing will open its doors in
the fall of 2010 and be the first production brewery in the
region to can its entire line of beer. Baxter produces handcrafted, West Coast and American style ales unique to Maine.
Est. 2010 TYPE: Brewery TOURS: Call HOURS: Call
www.baxterbrewing.com
6.
Black Bear Brewery
19 Mill St., Suite 4
Orono, ME 04473
207-866-5588
Black Bear Brewery is Orono’s
family owned and operated
microbrewery. We hand-craft
each batch using the highest
quality ingredients and the
greatest care to bring you the finest quality products. We
hope you enjoy them as much as we do! We also retail
growlers. “If we’re here, you can buy beer” is our motto.
Our beer is available on draft from Bangor north and east
to Bar Harbor. Gift shop Est. 2008 TYPE: Brewery
TOURS: By Appointment HOURS: Thurs-Fri 2:00–4:00
www.blackbearmicrobrew.com
7.
Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery
678 Roosevelt Trail (at the light)
Naples, ME 04055
207-693-6806
Lake Region’s first brew pub
handcrafting the freshest brews
and the finest food in the casual
atmosphere of a turn of the century Victorian farmhouse. Bray’s
offers an ever changing array of small batch ales brewed on
our 3.5 bbl. brew system. Our styles range from Brandy Pond
Blonde to Hoppycock IPA to Quaker Ridge Oatmeal Stout
with many others in between. The best time to sample all
we have to offer is at our annual One Night Stand, always the
second Saturday in August, when we tap a keg of each of our
beers that we made in the last year. Sip a pint and socialize
in our unique Biergarten. Gift shop Est. 1995 TYPE: Brew
Pub TOURS: Yes HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every
day. Open 11:30am–Close www.braysbrew pub.com
8.
D.L. Geary Brewing Co.
38 Evergreen Dr.
Portland, ME 04103
207-878-2337
New England’s first
microbrewery has been
producing classic ales for over 20 years, including Geary’s
Pale Ale, Hampshire Special Ale, and 11 other English style
varieties as well as root beer. Gift shop Open Mon-Fri
8:00–4:00 Est. 1986 TYPE: Brewery TOURS: By appointment
www.gearybrewing.com
9.
Federal Jack’s Restaurant
and Brew Pub
8 Western Ave.
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-967-4322
Enjoy award-winning fare and a
brew with a view of picturesque
Kennebunkport Harbor! Federal Jack’s is one of Maine’s
original brew pubs and working breweries. Featuring great
food, cask conditioned ale and Shipyard beer brewed right
downstairs at Kennebunkport Brewing Co. Ask about our
brewing vacations. Gift shop Est. 1992 TYPE: Brewery/
Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day.
Open 11:30am –1:00am. Sunday brunch. TOURS: By
appointment www.federaljacks.com
10.
Gritty McDuff’s
396 Fore St., Portland, ME 04101
207-772-BREW
Lower Main St.
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-4321
68 Main St., Auburn, ME 04210
207-376-BREW
Maine’s first brew pub since prohibition! Featuring awardwinning handcrafted ales brewed on premise, classic pub
fare, spacious deck in Freeport and waterfront views in
Portland and Lewiston. Gift shop Est. 1988 TYPE: Brew
Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day.
Open 11:00am – 1:00am. TOURS: Yes www.grittys.com
11.
Kennebec River Pub
& Brewery
1771 US Route 201
The Forks, ME 04985
800-765-7238
Located at Northern Outdoors
Resort on the beautiful Old
Canada National Scenic Byway
in The Forks, the outdoor
adventure capital of New England! This brew pub is in a
grand open-timbered log lodge and serves a variety of
cask-conditioned ales and lagers to thirsty rafters,
kayakers, hikers, snowmobilers and travelers. Est. 1997
TYPE: Brew Pub TOURS: Yes HOURS: Open most days
year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call ahead.
www.RaftNBrews.com
12.
Maine Beer Company
1 Industrial Way, #3
Portland, ME 04103
207-221-3159
Maine Beer Company is a
very small micro brewery. Our
production is limited and our
process is slow (our beers are
100% bottle conditioned) but our dedication to brewing
really good beer and doing what’s right always comes first.
Cheers! Gift shop Est. 2009 TYPE: Brewery
TOURS: By Appointment HOURS: By Appointment
www.mainebeercompany.com
13.
Marshall Wharf
Brewing Company
2 Pinchy Lane
Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-2700
Marshall Wharf Brewing Company was established in 2003
on Belfast Harbor. Pouring 17 different beers at Three Tides,
our adjoining brew pub, which is open at 4:00pm Tuesday
through Saturday (and Sundays during the summer). Est.
2003 TYPE: Brew Pub (Three Tides) HOURS: Tues–Sat 4:00–
Close (Sundays in the summer) TOURS: By Appointment
www.marshallwharf.com www.3tides.com
14.
Oak Pond Brewing
Company
101 Oak Pond Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
207-474-3233
Located in the countryside of
central Maine, OPB proudly
produces handcrafted ales and lagers. Family owned and
operated, brewing and bottling is completely done on the
premises. Stop by for tastings and a tour of our 14 barrel
brewhouse. Your visit is always welcome! Be sure to check
out our seasonal brews and the freshest, most flavorful beer
around! Gift shop Est. 1996 TYPE: Brewery TOURS: Yes
HOURS: Mon– Fri 3:00-5:30; Sat 12:30-5:30.
www.oakpondbrewery.com
15.
Penobscot Bay Brewery
279 South Main St.
Winterport, ME 04496
207-223-4500
We are an on-site addition to
Winterport Winery located in
downtown Winterport and offer
small batches from our 7 barrel
system. Come in for a sample of our current selections and
take some home by the bottle or growler. Est. 2009 TYPE:
Brewery TOURS: By Appointment HOURS: Jan-Feb CLOSED;
Mar-Apr 11:00-5:00 Fri-Sat; May-Dec 11:00-5:00 Tue-Sat
www.winterportwinery.com/brewery.asp
16.
Rising Tide Brewing
Company
1 Industrial Way #2
Portland, ME 04103
207-370-2337
Rising Tide Brewing Company is a small-scale start-up
brewery with a focus on handcrafted artisanal ales that draw
on traditions from around the world. We brew 90 gallons
at a time and distribute to the southern Maine region in
bottles and kegs. Est. 2010 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Varied
TOURS: By Appointment www.risingtidebrewing.com
17.
Run of the Mill
Public House
100 Main St., Saco Island
Saco, ME 04072
207-571-9648
The Run of the Mill sits in an
impressive 1832 mill building
overlooking the beautiful Saco
River. Generous servings of
home-cooked food, honest prices, and hand-crafted ales
and lagers make this a unique Maine attraction. Be sure
to check out the deck. Est. 2008 TYPE: Brew Pub
HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day.
Open 11:30am – 1:00am. TOURS: Yes
18.
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
125 Western Ave., So Portland,
ME 04106
207-871-7000
1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 100
Topsham, ME 04096
207-725-0162
26 Front St., Bangor, ME 04401
207-947-8009
Serving creative pub fare with a
flair and an award-winning line of year-round and seasonal
ales including the popular Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat Ale.
Sea Dog also hand-crafts its own traditional root beer.
Est. 1993 TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and
dinner every day. HOURS: 11:30am – 1:00am. Breakfast
served on weekends in South Portland. TOURS: No
www.seadogbrewing.com
19.
Sebago Brewing Co.
201 Southborough Dr.
Scarborough
ME 04074
207-874-2337
29 Elm St.
Gorham
ME 04038
207-839-2337
164 Middle St.
Portland, ME 04101
207-775-2337
67 Portland Rd.
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-985-9855
For over a decade, Sebago has been the place to go for
fine locally crafted beers and a fantastic lunch or dinner.
The pubs are inviting and friendly with a comfortable
atmosphere. The brewery is located at 48 Sanford Drive in
Gorham. Est. 1998 TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS:
Serving lunch and dinner every day. Open 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Sunday brunch served in Gorham from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
TOURS: Yes www.sebagobrewing.com
20.
Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company
74 Hollywood Boulevard
Whitefield, ME 04353
207-549-5530
Steve Gorrill (aka the Count of Whitefield) homebrewed for
ten years before establishing the microbrewery in April of
1995. Specializing in unique beer styles, the flagship
brew is Pemaquid Ale, a full-bodied Scottish ale with a
hoppy finish. Other brews include: Boothbay Special Bitter,
Damariscotta Double Brown, and New Harbor Lager. Call or
email for the hours the brewery is open before making your
visit. brewsteve@roadrunner.com Gift shop Est. 1995
TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS: Please Call.
www.sheepscotbrewing.com
21.
Shipyard Brewing Co.
86 Newbury St.
Portland, ME 04101
1-800-BREW-ALE
At Shipyard Brewing Co., high quality English-inspired ales
are hand-brewed using time-honored methods and only
the finest ingredients. Shipyard is committed to brewing
the freshest, most flavorful full-bodied ales available and
produces a wide variety of award-winning English-style
and seasonal beers as well as a full line of Capt’n Eli’s Soda.
Gift shop Open Mon-Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm (Sun Noon5:00 seasonally). Est. 1994 TYPE: Brewery VIDEO TOURS:
Mon-Sat 11:00- 4:00 every hour on the hour. (Sunday seasonally). www.shipyard.com
22.
Shipyard Brew Haus
(Seasonal)
Sunday River:
207-824-5138
Sugarloaf:
207-237-2000
The perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or après ski. Proudly
serving hand-crafted ales from Shipyard Brewing Company.
EST. 1998 TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Open seasonally. Check
website. TOURS: No www.shipyardbrewhaus.com
23.
Shipyard Brew Pub
Route 236
Eliot Commons
Eliot, ME 03903
207-686-2026
Located just across the border from Portsmouth, NH, the
Shipyard Brew Pub is the perfect spot for a delicious lunch
or dinner and award-winning Shipyard beer. EST. 2005
TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every
day. Open 11:30am – 1:00am. TOURS: No
www.shipyardbrewpub.com
24.
The Inn on
Peaks Island
33 Island Ave.
Peaks Island, ME 04108
207-766-5100
A short ferry ride from
Portland, the Inn is the perfect spot for an overnight getaway or a day trip. Open year-round. Enjoy cask conditioned
ale fresh from the Inn’s 15 gallon brewing system. EST. 2003
TYPE: Inn/Brew Pub HOURS: Open year round for lunch
and dinner. Check website for hours. TOURS: No
www.innonpeaks.com
25.
The Liberal Cup
115 Water St.
Hallowell, ME 04347
207-MAD-BREW
Don’t go to England, come to
Hallowell! The most authentic
British-style pub for miles
around. The Liberal Cup’s
wood and brick interior is the perfect setting to drink fresh
ales and lagers in 20 oz. liberal cups. Everything is made
from scratch – in the kitchen and the brewery.
Generous portions and very fair prices. EST. 2000
TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner
every day. Open 11:30am – 1:00am. TOURS: Yes
A
Allagash
Brewing - Portland
AAndrew’s Brewing Co. - Lincolnville
Co. - Bar Harbor
AAtlantic Brewing Co
Bar Harbor Brewing Co. - Bar Harbor
Baxter Brewing Co. - Lewiston
Black Bear Brewery - Orono
Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery - Naples
D.L. Geary Brewing Co. - Portland
Federal Jack's Restaurant
& Brew Pub - Kennebunk
Gritty McDuff's - Portland, Freeport, Lewiston
Kennebec River Pub & Brewery - The Forks
Maine Beer Co. - Portland
Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. - Belfast
O Pond Brewing
Oak
Brew Co. - Skowhegan
PPenobscot Bay Brewing Co. - Winterport
RRising Tide Brewing
Brew Co. - Portland
RRun of the Mill Public House - Saco
SSea Dog Brewing Co. - South Portland, Topsham, Bangor
SSebago Brewing Co. - Scarborough, Gorham, Portland,
Kennebunk
SSheepscot Valley Brewing Co. - Whitefield
SShipyard Brewing Co. - Portland
SShipyard Brew Haus - Sunday River, Sugarloaf (seasonal)
SShipyard Brew Pub - Eliot
TThe Inn on Peaks Island - Peaks Island
TThe Liberal Cup - Hallowell