And after tasting the brewery’s two beers (pale and dark), you’ll become a believer.
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Tap Lines: Oxbow puts local spin on Sierra Nevada’s venerable pale ale
The Newcastle brewery visited Sierra Nevada’s North Carolina outpost for the collaboration.
Tap Lines: Craft brewers make a convincing argument for the American lager
These newish versions from Mast Landing and Banded might change your mind about the style.
Tap Lines: Maine Beer Co. takes malt-forward turn with a Düsseldorf-inspired ale
Black Barn No. 36, an altbier from the Freeport brewery’s pilot program, has what it takes to make its way into the regular rotation.
Tap Lines: The Portland graphic designer who puts the art in craft beer
Here’s what goes through Hugh McCormick’s mind when creating his award-winning logos and branding for local breweries like Austin Street and Battery Steele.
Tap Lines: Mast Landing to bring brewing friends and their fans together for Wavy Days
The multi-day festival in and around Portland will feature the beers of select breweries from here and away.
Tap Lines: Hi-Fidelity hopes to fill a low-ABV niche
You can also get a cheap bite and see some local music at the East Bayside nanobrewery.
Tap Lines: 10 years after the breweries moved in, East Bayside is still maintaining balance
As far as brewery districts go, the Portland neighborhood has retained a certain authenticity so far but will continue to face development pressure.
Tap Lines: What does rating app Untappd really say about Maine beer?
Although the app serves its function, it only gives a snapshot of the local beer scene, and brewers don’t put much stock in how their product is rated by users.
Tap Lines: Local bocks will ease transition to warm-weather beers
These German-style offerings make for smooth sipping from spring into summer.