Tag Archives: maine

Jul201007

Josh Christie

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The Beer of Maine; Part Five

Mainers love their local beer. If there’s anything you can take from this series so far, it’s that the people of Maine – and Portland in particular – are fierce defenders and passionate imbibers of locally brewed beer. For decades (two decades for Gritty’s, one for Sebago), the two breweries I’m looking at today have been staples in local pint glasses and refrigerators. Neither has quite the distribution around the US as an Allagash or a Shipyard, but it’s almost impossible to go to a bar in Maine and not see at least one tap devoted to Sebago and another to Gritty’s. Both also operate stellar brewpubs – bars with some of the best pub fare available in Maine.

Jun201016

Josh Christie

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Coming Soon to a Fridge Near You

The pre-ACBF press crunch means that things will be a little lighter here this week. That doesn’t mean there isn’t some exciting stuff brewing, however. Big news, actually – it looks like within the next year, Maine will have at least three new breweries slinging their brews in the state and beyond. If you’ve yet to meet the new girls, I’d like to introduce you to Rum Riot Brewing, Rising Tide Brewing and Baxter Brewing.

May201012

Josh Christie

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The Beer of Maine; Part Four

Maine’s breweries overwhelmingly brew beer inspired by the brewers of the United Kingdom. Gritty McDuffs, Shipyard, Sebago, Andrews, The Liberal Cup, Gearys… the list goes on and on of Irish and English-style ales. While none of these breweries brew bad beer, sometimes Maine beer drinkers are just itching to try something different.

Apr201028

Josh Christie

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Beer From Away

The beer is always greener on the other side of the border.

Mar201031

Josh Christie

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The Beer of Maine; Part Three

In the heart of central and midcoast Maine, Hallowell’s Liberal Cup, the Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company and the Badger Cafe and Pub on the Union Common offer great beer for the people of the Pine Tree State.

Mar201024

Josh Christie

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Bonjour!Fest at Novare Res

Last Thursday, the second annual Bonjour!Fest began at the Novare Res Bier Cafe here in Portland, Maine. The annual strong beer festival at every craft beer lover’s favorite Portland bar, the fest offered an even stronger lineup than last year and gave visitors (including yours truly) a chance to try some vintage beers they wouldn’t get on tap otherwise.

Feb201017

Josh Christie

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The Beer of Maine; Part Two

Head down Forest Avenue in Portland to check out a homebrew supply show, a packie and a beer bar.

Jan201013

Josh Christie

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The Beer of Maine; Part One

A whirlwind tour of Maine craft breweries and beer joints. First stops? DL Geary and Maine Beer.