List of breweries in Maine explained

Breweries in Maine produce a wide range of beers in different styles that are marketed locally, regionally, and nationally. Brewing companies vary widely in the volume and variety of beer produced, from small nanobreweries to microbreweries to massive multinational conglomerate macrobreweries.

In 2012, Maine's 43 brewing establishments (including breweries, brewpubs, importers, and company-owned packagers and wholesalers) employed 390 people directly, and more than 5,000 others in related jobs such as wholesaling and retailing.[1] Altogether 47 people in Maine had active brewer permits in 2012.[2] Including people directly employed in brewing, as well as those who supply Maine's breweries with everything from ingredients to machinery, the total business and personal tax revenue generated by Maine's breweries and related industries was more than $142 million.[3] Consumer purchases of Maine's brewery products generated more than $49 million in additional tax revenue.[4] In 2016, according to the Brewers Association, Maine ranked 5th in the number of craft breweries per capita (7.6 Breweries per capita) with 77 breweries.[5]

For context, at the end of 2016, there were 5,301 breweries in the United States, including 5,234 craft breweries subdivided into 1,916 brewpubs, 3,132 microbreweries and 186 regional craft breweries.[6] In that same year, according to the Beer Institute, the brewing industry employed around 65,000 Americans in brewing and distribution and had a combined economic impact of more than $350 billion.[7]

Current breweries

During the past several years the number of craft breweries in Maine has increased. According to the most recent information from the Brewers Association, which is an advocate for the Craft Brew industry, Maine now has over 90 breweries of various sizes across the state.[8]

Possible future breweries

Former breweries

See also

External links


Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Brewer's Almanac--Active Brewer Permits, 2004 - 2012. The Beer Institute. 21 May 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20140516153451/http://www.beerinstitute.org/br/economic-impact/beer-statistics. 16 May 2014.
  3. Web site: The Economic Impact of the Beer Industry--State Legislative & Congressional District Data, Maine. The Beer Institute. 21 May 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203091325/http://www.beerinstitute.org/br/economic-impact/economic-impact. 3 February 2014.
  4. Web site: The Economic Impact of the Beer Industry--2012 Data, Maine. The Beer Institute. 21 May 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203091325/http://www.beerinstitute.org/br/economic-impact/economic-impact. 3 February 2014.
  5. Web site: Capita per Brewery. Brewers Association. 26 May 2017.
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  42. Web site: Pursuing their passion to brew — Two years in the making, Fluvial Brewery arrives. The Bridgton News. 9 August 2019. en-US. 2020-04-28.
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  47. News: What Ales You: Foundation Brewing Co. gets off to a flavorful start. 2014-03-06. Press Herald. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  48. Web site: Franciscan friars closing Bangor bakehouse, opening tap room in Bucksport. bangordailynews.com. 28 February 2018. 2018-09-28.
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  50. News: What Ales You: For newbie, Funky Bow's hitting some high notes. 2013-05-23. Press Herald. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  51. News: Bangor-based Geaghan Bros. unveils new brewery in Brewer. Bangor Daily News. 2018-10-24. en-US.
  52. News: Limerick's Gneiss Brewing Co. is Now Pouring. Eater Maine. 2018-01-30.
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  54. News: Goodfire gets off the ground in East Bayside - mainetoday. 2017-12-11. mainetoday. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  55. News: New Monmouth brewery founders have good things on tap. 2017-12-21. Press Herald. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  56. News: Maine's Award-Winning Brew Pub and Brewery - Gritty's. Gritty's. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  57. News: South Portland home brewers take the commercial leap. 2017-07-05. The Forecaster. 2018-01-30. en-US.
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  60. News: Before the beer boom, there was Danny McGovern — a legend in Maine brewing. Bangor Daily News. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  61. Web site: Liberal Cup Public House and Brewery. www.mainetourism.com. en-us. 2018-01-30.
  62. News: Liberator Brewing Company to touch down in Rockland. PenBay Pilot. 2018-10-23.
  63. News: Give me Liberty, or give me Liberty Craft Brewing. 2014-10-07. What's Brewing in Maine. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  64. News: In'finiti to become Liquid Riot Bottling Company - mainetoday. 2015-01-16. mainetoday. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  65. News: Lone Pine Brewing Holds a Tasting Room Grand Opening at Its Portland Brewery. Dave . Patterson . April 18, 2016 . mainetoday . January 19, 2017.
  66. Web site: Brewery, Snowcat Development Facility to be Added to Lost Valley. newenglandskiindustry.com. 2018-09-28.
  67. News: Lubec Brewing Company is on the Map, but Don't Visit Quite Yet. Eater Maine. 2018-01-30.
  68. News: Down East restaurant reinvents itself as tiny brew house. Bangor Daily News. 2018-01-30. en-US.
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  71. News: Marsh Island may be small, but it's mighty good - mainetoday. 2017-03-10. mainetoday. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  72. News: Mason's Brewing Company. 2017-08-25. Down East. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  73. News: Mast Landing Brewing Co. opening in Westbrook. 2016-03-02. If My Coaster Could Talk. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  74. News: Brunswick's first downtown brewery gives nod to prohibition. 2018-03-08. The Forecaster. 2018-10-24. en-US.
  75. News: Monhegan Brewing Company: One more reason to visit Maine's iconic island - mainetoday. 2014-09-29. mainetoday. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  76. News: Nonesuch River Brewing's striking setting will take you halfway to nirvana - mainetoday. 2017-10-17. mainetoday. 2018-01-30. en-US.
  77. Web site: North Haven Island Is Getting a Brewery. eater.com. 29 July 2015. 2018-09-28.
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  79. News: One couple's dream becomes reality in Norway Brewing Company - mainetoday. 2016-05-10. mainetoday. 2018-02-20. en-US.
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  81. News: New brewery celebrates all things odd ... and alewives - By Beth A. Birmingham. 2018-10-24.
  82. News: New Woman Owned Brewery Makes Debut in Lisbon - By Payla Gangishetti. 2022-01-23.
  83. News: Orono Brewing Company Adds its Name to Growing List of Maine Breweries; Menus Here. Eater Maine. 2018-01-30.
  84. Web site: A Place of Grace. downeast.com. 12 October 2017. 2018-09-28.
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  86. Web site: Peak Organic Brewing Releases 2016 Summer Session Ale Brewbound.com. Brewbound.com. June 2016. en-US. 2018-02-20.
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  89. News: New brewery is up the Saco River – with plenty of paddles - mainetoday. 2016-08-17. mainetoday. 2018-02-20. en-US.
  90. News: Sasanoa Brewery on Westport Island to open in June. Boothbay Register. 2018-10-23.
  91. Web site: New home, next level for Maine's Sebago Brewing Co. 27 February 2018.
  92. Web site: Side By Each Brewing to Open in Maine. brewbound.com. 30 August 2018. 2018-09-28.
  93. News: Stars & Stripes BREWING The Times Record. 2018-08-22. Brunswick Times Record. 2018-10-23.
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  97. News: An old lumber mill became a dream brewery for two Knox County friends. Bangor Daily News. 2018-10-24. en-US.
  98. News: A New Venture for an Established Brewer. 2015-03-27. All About Beer. 2018-02-20. en-US.
  99. News: Tumbledown Brewing, the "Little Brewery That Could," Opens in Farmington. Eater Maine. 2018-02-20.
  100. News: Couple that left corporate world now has beer and goat garden on Monson farm. Sturdivant. Morgan. 2018-10-24. en.
  101. Web site: Urban Farm Fermentory plans brewery. bangordailynews.com. 2018-09-28.
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  103. News: Other Lives: Woodland Farms Brewery is a family affair. Lohmeier. Michael. seacoastonline.com. 2018-02-20. en.
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  105. Web site: SoMe Brewing to open new place in York Beach. seacoastonline.com. 2018-09-28.
  106. News: New ownership revitalizes golf course in Bath. Boothbay Register. 2018-10-23.
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  116. Web site: Maine-Downtown Gardiner developing into a destination. mainebiz.biz. 2020-05-27.
  117. Web site: Maine-based Infidel Brewing closes after eight months in business. beerpulse.com. 27 November 2013. 2018-09-28.
  118. Web site: Beer veteran to open specialty brewery in Durham. bangordailynews.com. 6 September 2012. 2018-09-28.
  119. News: With One Eye Open, college pals are living their dream - mainetoday. 2016-11-28. mainetoday. 2018-02-20. en-US.
  120. Web site: What Ales You: Rocky Coast favors basics and thirst-quenching beers. pressherald.com. 20 December 2012. 2018-09-28.