{"id":39767,"date":"2021-08-20T18:27:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T18:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/?p=39767"},"modified":"2021-08-20T18:27:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T18:27:29","slug":"the-7-best-beers-breweries-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/39767\/the-7-best-beers-breweries-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Beers & Breweries In Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Maine\u2019s rocky north Atlantic coast may be short on wineries but it\u2019s rich in breweries. With the most breweries per capita of any state, as of early 2020, Maine is home to 155 active, licensed breweries, representing over 100 unique brands with a deeply independent strain (like its people) ranging from classically elegant to off the hook inventive. It\u2019s become a beer drinkers paradise currently applying for its own internationally recognized style.<\/p>\n

Many Maine breweries have tasting or taprooms. A disproportionate number are in Portland. Stop by and try what you can\u2019t find even in the best stores with their limited batches and seasonal varietals.<\/p>\n

No store could possibly carry them all so finding specific ones requires considerable hunting and gathering, which just adds to the fun. One of the best selections in the state can be found in Freeport\u2019s Bow Street Market<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a Maniac or \u2018from away\u2019, with riches that could be an embarrassment (but we\u2019re not) it\u2019s hard to know where to start. Here are my top picks. (My taste tests are ongoing, so check back for new additions.)<\/p>\n

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1<\/p>\n

Allagash<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

They excel at Belgians.<\/p>\n

Their White<\/a><\/span> is a staple cloudy wheat.<\/p>\n

Their Curieux<\/a><\/span> is a stellar bourbon barrel tripel.<\/p>\n

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2<\/p>\n

Boothbay Craft Brewers<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

They do it all without overdoing it … or is it overdoing it just the right amount?<\/p>\n

Savor their lush Thirsty Botanist<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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3<\/p>\n

Foundation<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re playful, richly rewarding, and sometimes even sweet.<\/p>\n

Enter their radiant list with an Epiphany<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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4<\/p>\n

Lone Pine<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Their flavors are so in step with the independence of the pine tree state.<\/p>\n

Taste the place in their evergreen Brightside<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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5<\/p>\n

Bissel Brothers<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Their creativity runs deep.<\/p>\n

Ease into a wild ride with Substance<\/span><\/a> an IPA with an understated name.<\/p>\n

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6<\/p>\n

Maine Beer Company<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

They excel at IPAs.<\/p>\n

Start with their beer Lunch<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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7<\/p>\n

Rising Tide <\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Though their list is deep, with plenty of range, they excel at lighter classic IPAs.<\/p>\n

Try their Maine Island Trail Ale<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Discover more Maine resources.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Join me during my Maine photography workshop.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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With the most breweries per capita of any state, as of early 2020, Maine is home to 155 active, licensed breweries, representing over 100 unique brands with a deeply independent…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[3364,3923],"tags":[4222,4221,4223,4224,4225,1071,4226],"post_folder":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe 7 Best Beers & Breweries In Maine - John Paul Caponigro<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnpaulcaponigro.com\/blog\/39767\/the-7-best-beers-breweries-in-maine\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The 7 Best Beers & Breweries In Maine - John Paul Caponigro\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Maine\u2019s rocky north Atlantic coast may be short on wineries but it\u2019s rich in breweries. 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