Craft Beer

The not for profit trade group that represents small and independent craft brewers, the Brewers Association, just released their list of the 50 fastest growing breweries in 27 states across the Nation for 2018 and Maine has 2 breweries on that list.

Today Maine is home to more than 130 local breweries which is amazing if you think about just 12 years ago Maine had about 14 craft breweries.

The new store comes at a time when Gorham is on it's way to becoming a craft beer mecca.

Craftbeer.com names the best craft beer bar in every state and names a longstanding Portland favorite as number 1

Where do you get the best Italian? Stephen King or LL Bean? Take the thought provoking Would You Rather Maine quiz now!

Maine's breweries look to distinguish themselves, one in Westbrook has created a stout that is absolute must-try!

Imagine if you could just whisk yourself away to the biggest and best summer camp that totally revolves around beer. Sounds good, right? Well you'll ACTUALLY have the chance to do that on June 3rd at Thompson's Point, when Sierra Nevada brings their world renowned Beer Camp back to Portland...

ATTENTION BEER LOVERS: For the first time, Allagash Brewing and Oxbow Brewing are collaborating on an exciting new Saison.

Join us this Saturday at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland for Maine's biggest craft beer festival! This event will sell out - grab your tickets now!

For almost 4 years now, the Maine Brew Bus has been spotted around Portland (and surrounding towns) driving tourists and locals alike to check out some of the great beer that the state of Maine has to offer. They also offer up a fun and engaging history lesson on how Maine became a beer destination and where Maine eventually may end up when it comes to its spot on the beer map...

Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company is doing a stage and tap takeover this Sunday at One Longfellow Square in Portland.

The America On Tap Craft Beer Festival is coming to Eliot on June 27, featuring 100+ beers from America's finest craft breweries.

On Jan. 24 craft beer lovers will be able to attend Portland on Tap and sample 100 craft beers from more than 50 craft brewers from all over the country!

Hi CYY! Why is it that wine is always served at dinner? I think it's beer's turn. Every Thankgsiving, I bring some fermented liquid goodness in the form of a few local craft brews home to my family to share on turkey day. Think about it - isn't it more fun to have a relaxed, chill time with your somewhat nutty family than to worry about spilling wine on your mom's brand new sofa...

This summer, Maine harvested a bunch of local hops - more than we have in the past 100 years. What does that mean to you? A fresh crop of local hop beers are coming your way! YUM.

Cheers CYY! As you know, Maine rocks for a lot of reasons (and not just because all those magazines and lists say that it has the "best blueberries" or "most lighthouses"). My favorite reason that makes Maine rock: Maine has 55+ breweries producing hundreds of gallons of craft beer - and the lineup of available beers are changing constantly...