Maine Craft Beer Lovers: These Are the Top Breweries According to TripAdvisor

The craft beer industry in Maine is an absolute titan. It always seems to be delivering the innovation and creativity that the public craves.

As of this publishing, there are over 120 breweries in the state. According to Statista, Maine had the second-highest brewery per capita number (14.6) in the country in 2023.

This leads to two conclusions: Mainers love beer and local business.

Maine is one of the best States for Local Craft Beer

As tourism in Maine grows this year, the state is seeing a surge in visitors. This is fantastic news for an industry with an economic impact comparable to that of a small principality. Yes, Maine's beer industry is basically Liechtenstein. I have no idea if that's accurate, but it sounds cool.

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This state was built to be a craft beer oasis. The culture, tourism, and support for everything local are essentially the ethos of a craft brewery hotspot. And the numbers don't lie.

Maine's Most Popular Craft Breweries, According to TripAdvisor

With that in mind, I decided to take a look at travel site TripAdvisor's Maine page, where there is a list of the most popular breweries. I wanted to get a sense of where the "outsiders" (and Mainers, of course) like to drink.

I must say, it's a good list. Of course, it's no surprise that the list is peppered with the usual suspects like Allagash,Bissell Brothers, and Maine Beer. However, there are a few cameos from Foundation Brewing and Tributary.

Honestly, good job by the amateur reviewers. The list provides a diverse look at Maine's brewing industry. It includes breweries from across the state—some small, some nationally known, some old, some newer, and some I hadn't even heard of when I started putting the list together. It's wonderful to see that breweries across Maine are receiving the recognition they deserve.

Maine's Craft Industry Goes Much Deeper Than Just the Most Popular Joints

As for the remaining 80+ breweries not in the Top 20, you could probably make a case for each one to be on the list. I can think of a few off the top of my head that would be in my Top 20. There's no question that we are spoiled here.

Which brewery is your favorite?