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Swine and Stein Brewfest in Gardiner draws hundreds of craft beverage lovers
The brewfest, organized by Gardiner Main Street, returned for its 16th year, with more to offer than just beer.
What your Maine summer beverage says about you
A look at who’s most likely to consume these popular local drinks.
Orange Bike Brewing medals at 2025 World Beer Cup
It’s the third medal the gluten-free brewery has won in its first 18 months in business.
German beer garden opening in Skowhegan
The Biergarten will be located in the newly redeveloped Spinning Mill.
Portland breweries get devilish with these 3 Halloween brews – all clocking in at 6.6%
They all have the same ABV, but the spooky-themed ales vary in style.
Island Park Brewing in Winthrop draws from local lake history
The brewery and taproom, which opened in August on the north shore of Cobbosseecontee Lake, take their inspiration from the local history of drinking and dancing.
Biddeford Oktoberfest brings beer, bratwurst, and Bavarian culture to the city
In only its second year, Oktoberfest has already become one of Heart of Biddeford’s biggest events.
Beer cocktails are fun. Don’t overthink them
Beertails, aka beer cocktails, might seem awfully low-brow, but they are delightful, refreshing and fun to make and drink.
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival set for Saturday
The celebration of local beer and other products is expected to draw people from around the country to sample beverages from 24 Maine producers.