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Breweries announced for Tucson Craft Beer Crawl on Feb. 28
Breweries announced for Tucson Craft Beer Crawl on Feb. 28
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The Best Breweries in Portland, Maine, Ranked by TripAdvisor Reviews
Cheesecake and Ice Cream and Blueberry, Oh My: The Allure of Smoothie Sours
Smoothie sours are attracting a whole new audience of beer drinkers that otherwise would not make their way into a brewery. The post Cheesecake and Ice Cream…
10 Lesser-Known Brands You Should Try if You Love Scotch
Scotch is a simple beverage at its core. The whisky consists of three ingredients: barley, water, and yeast. The elements beyond this base are significantly…
Back to the Future — Fidens Brewing in Albany, New York
The early, early morning hours of Oct. 2, 2021, should’ve been quiet. In most of Albany, they were. But if you hung a left off of New York State Route 5 onto…
July 4 Lift Still Leaves Bev-Alc Sales in the Red, per NIQ Weekly Scans
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A popular Sarasota restaurant undergoes a surprising transformation - Sarasota…
A popular Sarasota restaurant undergoes a surprising transformation
Maine Beer Company’s Dan Kleban Re-Enters Maine’s U.S. Senate Race
Maine Beer Company’s Dan Kleban Re-Enters Maine’s U.S. Senate Race
Sovereign Nations: How Canada’s Indigenous Brewers Are Making Craft Beer Their Own
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Portland's Best Breweries: The Complete Walking Guide
Portland's Old Port and East End pack more breweries per square mile than almost anywhere in the country. Here's your walking tour plan.
Maine's Best Coffee Roasters: From Tandem to Speckled Ax
Small-batch roasters with big flavor. These Maine coffee shops are worth the drive — or the mail-order subscription.
Coffee Stouts & Espresso IPAs: Where Beer Meets Coffee in Maine
Maine brewers are collaborating with local roasters to create coffee-infused beers. The results are spectacular — and uniquely Maine.
Maine Brewery Glassware & Merch for Beer Lovers
Pine Tree State pint glasses, brewery logo tees, and Maine-themed barware for your home collection.
Maine Farm Breweries: Scenic Taprooms Worth the Drive
From Aroostook County to the Midcoast, Maine's farm breweries pair craft beer with stunning rural landscapes and locally sourced ingredients.
Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers: Brew Like a Maine Roaster at Home
Clean, bright, and full of flavor — pour-over is the method of choice for Maine's best roasters. Here's the gear to match.
Maine's Summer Beer Season: Lobster Bakes, Beach Beers & Boat Brews
When the weather warms, Maine's beer scene goes coastal. Brewery boat tours, clambake pairings, and the best summer seasonals.
Home Brewing Starter Kits: Brew Maine-Style Ales at Home
Inspired by the Pine Tree State's best? Start brewing your own. These beginner-friendly kits have everything you need.
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Maine's Craft Beer & Coffee Culture
Maine has long been known for lobster, lighthouses, and rugged coastline — but in the last decade, the Pine Tree State has quietly become one of America's premier craft beer and specialty coffee destinations. With more breweries per capita than almost any other state and a coffee roasting scene centered in Portland that rivals cities ten times its size, Maine is a paradise for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted beverage.
At DownEastBrew.com, we cover both sides of Maine's brew culture: the craft beer scene from Portland's waterfront to Acadia's backroads, and the coffee roasters who source, roast, and pour with the same Down East dedication to quality. Updated daily, we bring you brewery news, roaster profiles, tasting guides, and the gear that helps you enjoy it all.
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