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1 Maine Beer Trail Since 1986, Maine has been at the forefront of the craft beer 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 Co. 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 beers.

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.

1992 TYPE: Brewery TOURS: No HOURS: Call 3. Atlantic Brewing 15 Knox Rd. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-BEER (2337) Award-winning brewers of Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale, Real Ale and Coal Porter.

com 4. Bar Harbor Brewing 8 Mount Desert St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-4592 Bar Harbor Brewing is Bar Harbor s first microbrewery.

This is beer to be celebrated. Try any Bar Harbor brew and see what a champ tastes like. EST. 1990 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: 10:00-6:00 every day (in season). Open later in July and August.

Lewiston, ME 04240 877-319-4408 Located in the historic Bates Mill in downtown Lewiston, Baxter Brewing opened its doors in the fall of 2010 and was the first production brewery in the region to can

2010 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Wed Noon-6:00, Thurs-Sat Noon-8:00, and Sun 10:00-4:00 TOURS: Wed-Sunday at 3:00 (or by appointment) www.baxterbrewing.com 6. Belfast Bay Brewing Co.

3 1. Allagash Brewing Co. 50 Industrial Way Portland, ME New England s original Belgian-style brewery. Allagash brews award-winning Belgian-style experimental and barrel aged beers. EST TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Retail Store open Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00 TOURS: Go to about/tours for tour times Andrew s Brewing 353 High St. Lincolnville, ME 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 TYPE: Brewery TOURS: No HOURS: Call 3. Atlantic Brewing 15 Knox Rd. Bar Harbor, ME 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 TYPE: Brewery/Cafe TOURS: Daily at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 (in season) 4. Bar Harbor Brewing 8 Mount Desert St. Bar Harbor, ME Bar Harbor Brewing 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. EST TYPE: Brewery HOURS: 10:00-6:00 every day (in season). Open later in July and August. TOURS: No tours. Tastings every day all day long Baxter Brewing 130 Mill St. Lewiston, ME Located in the historic Bates Mill in downtown Lewiston, Baxter Brewing opened its doors in the fall of 2010 and was 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 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Wed Noon-6:00, Thurs-Sat Noon-8:00, and Sun 10:00-4:00 TOURS: Wed-Sunday at 3:00 (or by appointment) 6. Belfast Bay Brewing Co. 100 Searsport Ave Belfast, Maine Belfast Bay Brewing Co. is a family owned and operated microbrewery. Established in 1996 as a brewery/ brewpub, we experimented with many ales and stouts over the years but eventually choose our 2 best beers for national distribution, and are now widely available in 10 states and 4 countries. Look for our Belfast Bay Lobster Ale and McGovern s Oatmeal Stout near you. Follow us at Facebook.com/belfastbaybrewingco for tastings and beer fests. EST TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Please call TOURS: Please call

7. 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.

Our beer is available draft only in Maine. All of our beers are served in our tap room in pints, tasters and growlers. Come try our local favorite at the Tap Room, Tough End IPA!

Boothbay Craft Brewery & Watershed Tavern 301 Adams Pond Road Boothbay, Maine 04537 207-633-3411 Located at the Boothbay Resort just a mile from downtown Boothbay Harbor, the boating capital of New

This microbrewery and brew pub is set in a heavy post and beam old American style tavern and serves a variety of in house and brethren brewer ales and lagers to thirsty locals, visitors, kayakers,

Bier garten, bocce court, pool table, game room, gift shop, growler fills, beer to go. EST. 2011 TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS: Open most days, see website. TOURS: Yes www.boothbaycraftbrewery.com 9.

4 7. Black Bear Brewery 19 Mill St., Suite 4 Orono, ME 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! Our beer is available draft only in Maine. All of our beers are served in our tap room in pints, tasters and growlers. Come try our local favorite at the Tap Room, Tough End IPA! Think Local, Drink Black Bear! EST TYPE: Brewery and Tap Room HOURS: Wed-Fri 4:00-8:00 and Sat 2:00-8:00 (check website for changes) TOURS: By Appointment 8. Boothbay Craft Brewery & Watershed Tavern 301 Adams Pond Road Boothbay, Maine Located at the Boothbay Resort just a mile from downtown Boothbay Harbor, the boating capital of New England. This microbrewery and brew pub is set in a heavy post and beam old American style tavern and serves a variety of in house and brethren brewer ales and lagers to thirsty locals, visitors, kayakers, hikers, and travelers with a collaborative, Imperial Attitude. Enjoy authentic wood-fired fare and tavern food while watching the brewers work. Bier garten, bocce court, pool table, game room, gift shop, growler fills, beer to go. EST TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS: Open most days, see website. TOURS: Yes 9. Bray s Brew Pub & Eatery 678 Roosevelt Trail (at the light) Naples, ME 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 4 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. Owned by Sonja and Mike Bray. EST TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day. Open 11:30am-Close TOURS: Yes Bunker Brewing Co. 122 Anderson St Portland Nano-brewery located in the industrial corridor of East Bayside. Brewing seasonal, traditional and experimental ales and lagers on a custom 3.5 BBL brewhouse in a repurposed circa 1930s brick garage. EST TYPE: Brewery / Tasting Room HOURS: Vary seasonally. Please call. TOURS: By Appointment 11. Captain Dick s Brewery 73 Mile Rd. Wells, ME Located on Mile Rd. in Wells on the way to Wells Beach in Southern Maine. We began brewing beer in May of 2013 and are the first brewery in Wells. We specialize in West Coast and American Hand Crafted Ales. Our brewer is from Texas and has been brewing beer for over 10 years. EST: 2013 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: See website TOURS: By appointment

12. 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.

1992 TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:30. Sun- day brunch. TOURS: By appointment www.federaljacks.com 13.

We opened our doors in March of 2013 and produce our own unique style of ales. EST: 2013 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Wed 2:00-400 and Fri 4:00-6:00 TOURS: 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month www.

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

5 12. Federal Jack s Restaurant and Brew Pub 8 Western Ave. Kennebunk, ME 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. EST TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:30. Sun- day brunch. TOURS: By appointment Funky Bow Brewery 321 Ledgewood Lane Lyman, ME We are located in Lyman at Sunset Farm Organics which is a winter production farm of baby greens. We opened our doors in March of 2013 and produce our own unique style of ales. EST: 2013 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Wed 2: and Fri 4:00-6:00 TOURS: 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month Geary Brewing Co. 38 Evergreen Dr. Portland, ME 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. EST TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 TOURS: By appointment. Please call for reservations Gritty McDuff s 396 Fore St., BREW Lower Main St., Freeport, ME Main St., Auburn, ME BREW Established in 1988, with locations in Portland s Old Port, Main St. in Freeport and downtown Auburn, Gritty s has been serving locals and folks from away for over 25 years! Voted Best Bar in Maine. All three pubs feature outside decks, working breweries and gift stores on premise. EST TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. TOURS: Yes In finiti Fermentation & Distillation 250 Commercial St In finiti Fermentation & Distillation is New England s first brewery/distillery/restaurant which is located on the working waterfront in Portland s Historic Old Port. Outdoor patio on the water. House-made products from locally sourced food, beer brewed behind the bar, and spirits distilled all within the customer s view. EST TYPE: Brewpub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:30. Sunday brunch starting at 10:30. TOURS: By chance. If we re brewing or distilling you re welcome to peek in Kennebec River Pub & Brewery Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway 1771 US Route 201 The Forks, ME The Home of Raft N Brews! Located at Northern Outdoors Resort and surrounded by the rivers, mountains and lakes of beautiful western Maine. Northern Outdoors is New England s most diverse and accessible destination, offering an authentic outdoor experience and first class amenities in any season. Whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, ATVing, snowmobiling. Lakeside cabins and riverside camping. A grand open-timbered log lodge is the social center of the resort and houses the brewpub. Our Kennebec River Pub & Brewery is a true artisanal brewery, handcrafting beers for thirsty locals and guests at the resort in small 140 gallon batches. EST TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Open most days year-round. Call ahead TOURS: Yes

18. MAINE BEER COMPANY Maine Beer 525 US Route One Freeport, ME 207-221-5711 Despite a recent move and expansion, Maine Beer FREEPORT, MAINE remains a very small micro brewery whose dedication to

But the tasting room offers expansive views of brewery operations. www.mainebeercompany.com 19.

6 18. MAINE BEER COMPANY Maine Beer 525 US Route One Freeport, ME Despite a recent move and expansion, Maine Beer FREEPORT, MAINE remains a very small micro brewery whose dedication to brewing really good beer and doing what s right always comes first. Cheers! EST TYPE: Brewery & Tasting Room HOURS: Tues-Sat Noon-7:00 and Sun Noon-4:00 TOURS: No. But the tasting room offers expansive views of brewery operations Marshall Wharf Brewing 40 Marshall Wharf Belfast, ME Marshall Wharf Brewing was established in 2007 on Belfast Harbor. Pouring 17 different beers at Three Tides, our adjoining brew pub, which is open at 4:00pm Tuesday through Saturday year round (and Sundays during the summer). EST TYPE: Brewery, Tasting Room and BrewPub (ThreeTides) HOURS: Tues-Sun 11:00-4:00 (Sundays in the summer) TOURS: By Appointment Monhegan Brewing 1 Boody Lane BREWING Monhegan, ME C O M P A N Y Monhegan Brewing s brewery and tasting room is located on Monhegan Island, 10 miles off the coast of Maine. Visit for options on how to get here from the mainland. Our flagship beer, Lobster Cove American Pale Ale is joined by other brews named for island landmarks. Family-owned and operated, this is one of the most remote breweries in Maine! Open daily April through October. EST: 2013 TYPE: Brewery TOURS & HOURS: Call MONHEGAN 22. Oak Pond Brewing 101 Oak Pond Road Skowhegan, ME 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! EST TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Mon- Fri 3:00-5:30; Sat 12:30-5:30.TOURS: Yes Oxbow Brewing Co. 274 Jones Woods Rd. Newcastle, ME Oxbow is an American Farmhouse Brewery specializing in Belgian-style farmhouse beers with contemporary American influence. Our signature styles, seasonals, and experimental Freestyle Series beers are on tap in our tasting room at the brewery on our 18 acre property, which is the only location growlers and Limited Release Barrel Aged bottles are available to purchase. EST TYPE: Brewery/Tasting Room HOURS: Wed-Sat Noon-7:00 TOURS: Please call Penobscot Bay Brewery 279 South Main St. Winterport, ME 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 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Jan-Feb CLOSED; Mar-Apr 11:00-5:00 Fri-Sat; May-Dec 11:00-5:00 Tue-Sat TOURS: By Appointment

25. Rising Tide Brewing 103 Fox Street 207-370-2337 Rising Tide Brewing is a small family owned brewery with a focus on handcrafted artisanal ales that draw on traditions from around the world. EST.

TOURS: Fridays and Saturdays at 1:00 with additional tour times in summer/fall, or by appointment. Check website. www.risingtidebrewing.com 26.

All beers are brewed in our on-site 3.5 barrel system.

7 25. Rising Tide Brewing 103 Fox Street Rising Tide Brewing is a small family owned brewery with a focus on handcrafted artisanal ales that draw on traditions from around the world. EST TYPE: Brewery/ Tasting Room HOURS: Tues and Thurs 4:00-7:00 and Fri and Sat Noon-5:00. Additional hours in the summer/fall. Check website. TOURS: Fridays and Saturdays at 1:00 with additional tour times in summer/fall, or by appointment. Check website Rocky Coast Brewing 705 Main Street Ogunquit, ME Rocky Coast Brewing/Post Road Tavern specializes in unfiltered ales that are made with an English flair. All beers are brewed in our on-site 3.5 barrel system. Our five year round brews and seasonal offerings are served at the Tavern Tuesday through Sunday from 3:00 until close (and all week long during the summer). EST TYPE: Brew Pub (Post Road Tavern) HOURS: Tues-Sun 3:00- Close (Mondays in the summer) TOURS: Anytime -- brewery is visible from the dining room The Run of the Mill 100 Main St., Saco Island Saco, ME 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 TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:30 TOURS: Yes Sea Dog Brewing Co. 125 Western Ave., So Portland, ME Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 100 Topsham, ME Front St., Bangor, ME 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 TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:00. Weekends: Breakfast in South Portland and Brunch in Topsham. TOURS: In Bangor location only. Call for information Sebago Brewing Co. 65 Portland Rd. Kennebunk, ME Elm St. Gorham, ME Southborough Dr. Scarborough, ME Fore St For over a decade, Sebago has been known for its creative, high quality, and unique craft beers and a fantastic lunch or dinner. Locally owned and operated, the pubs are inviting and friendly with a casual yet contemporary atmosphere. The brewery is located at 48 Sanford Drive in Gorham. EST TYPE: Brewery/Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:00am. TOURS: Mon-Fri at 2:00. Call x2 to let them know you re coming.

30. Sheepscot Valley Brewing 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

Other brews include: Boothbay Special Bitter, Damariscotta Double Brown, and New Harbor Lager. EST. 1995 TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Please call or email (brewsteve@roadrunner.

8 30. Sheepscot Valley Brewing 74 Hollywood Boulevard Whitefield, ME Steve Gorrill (aka the Count of Whitefield) homebrewed for ten years before establishing the microbrewery in April of 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. EST TYPE: Brewery HOURS: Please call or (brewsteve@roadrunner.com) for the hours the brewery is open before making your visit Shipyard Brewing Co. 86 Newbury St 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. HOURS: Mon-Sat 9:00 6:00 and Sunday 11:00-5:00 EST TYPE: Brewery TOURS: Mon-Sat daily video tours every hour on the hour, starting at 11:00, last one at 5:00. Sunday daily video tours every hour on the hour starting at Noon, last one at 4:00. Tuesday night full brewery tours can be reserved online Shipyard Brew Haus (Seasonal) Sunday River: Sugarloaf: The perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or après ski. Proudly serving hand-crafted ales from Shipyard Brewing. EST TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Open seasonally. Check website. TOURS: No Shipyard Brew Pub Route 236 Eliot Commons Eliot, ME 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 TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:30. TOURS: No Sunday River Brewing 29 Sunday River Rd. Bethel, Maine Sunday River Brewing is famous for awesome beers, homespun burgers and our very own smoked wings. We have been serving skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, locals and beer aficionados of all kinds since EST TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: 11:30-close; seasonal hours vary. TOURS: No The Liberal Cup 15 Water St. Hallowell, ME 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 TYPE: Brew Pub HOURS: Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11:30. TOURS: Yes

Prince Edward County Wineries Quick Reference

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