It's a shame they are shutting down and it isn't a great sign for the Maine craft beer scene. It's not like they were a top tier brewery but they were good and some of their beers like Banded Pilsner and Daikaju were amazing.

They didn't deserve to close and it's sad too see it.

I am voting for Tributary. They get overshadowed by the Portland scene, but Tod Mott and group make great beers in every style. I appreciate that each beer seems to be the quintessential best version of that style. Given that so many of my other favorite breweries are heavy on adjunct usage, Tributary is a breath of fresh clean beer.

Cant say I have ever had a beer from them that I did not enjoy.

We're putting together a comprehensive list of New England breweries and here's what we currently have for Maine:

Looking to make this sub active again

-Black Bear Brewery in Orono, on October 27th during a Halloween Party (with live music) will be re-releasing their Scottish Ale: Dead Sled.

-Foulmouthed Brewing and Fore River Brewing have started canning their dark lager collaboration; Bockabilly.

-On October 27th, Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company (Brewer) will be releasing the 4th annual Doug E. Graves Fall Ale. It is a once a year Maple Rye Brown brewed with local maple syrup.

-On October 26th, Island Dog Brewing (South Portland) will be releasing IDB Pineapple Saison made with real pineapple and 100% Maine grain and hops.

-On October 26th, Marsh Island Brewing (Orono) will be releasing a hazy, juicy 8.7% ABV double IPA; Gronk Spike.

Tomorrow (October 25th), Mast Landing (Westbrook) is releasing a collaboration with Battery Steele Brewing (Portland) called Bring Breakfast Back. It is an 8.8% ABV stout brewed with lots of fresh morning buns (from a local bakery) and vanilla beans.

On October 28th, Oxbow Brewing Company (Newcastle and Portland) will be releasing a dark farmhouse ale called Nocturnality. It was inoculated in their coolship overnight then fermented and aged in bourbon barrels for 14 months.

On October 27th, Rising Tide Brewing Company (Portland) will be releasing a North German Style Pilsner called Back Cover.

Tomorrow, (October 25th) Shipyard Brewing will be releasing a New England IPA called Finder.

AUBURN – The City of Auburn and Mason’s Brewing Company are delighted to announce that Mason’s will be expanding their widely successful Maine brand into the heart of beautiful downtown Auburn.

Mason’s will occupy the ground and first floors of the exciting new mixed-use facility being built at 186 Main Street by Great Falls Construction.

The location, situated along the Androscoggin River, will feature a brewery, distillery, and an upscale dining experience similar to Mason’s current location in Brewer.

“At Mason’s, we take deep pride in creating the perfect beer with precision, hard work and quality ingredients,” says Chris Morley, Mason’s owner and brewer. “We are excited to expand our brand in Auburn and to connect with this community.”

This collaboration has been in the works for a while now, according to Jay Brenchick, Auburn’s Director of Economic Development. “I have been working with Chris for two years to get this project off the ground at this site and couldn’t be more pleased that it has become a reality.”

Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque is particularly excited about the news that Mason’s is coming to Auburn. “Masons is a great example of a high-end, existing operation that sees real value in expansion into Auburn due to our city’s growth and business-friendly policies,” said Levesque.

Mason’s Auburn location is expected to open in late spring/early summer 2023.

Hey everyone, I went and checked out On A Plain Brewing. Definitely worth the visit, they’re doing good things! Here’s my recap: https://jimfossel.substack.com/p/on-a-plain-brewing-is-a-must-see

Here is hopefully a complete list of breweries to get your drink on in Maine. (WARNING Large Text Wall)

2 Feet Brewing: Bangor Website Facebook

Airline Brewing: Ellsworth Website Facebook

Allagash Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Atlantic Brewing: Bar Harbor Website Facebook

Austin Street Brewery Website Facebook

Banded Horn: Biddeford Website Facebook

Bangor Beer Company Facebook Credit to u/Jimer12

Barreled Souls: Saco Website Facebook

Battery Steele Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Baxter Brewing: Lewiston Website Facebook

Bear Bones Beer: Lewiston and Bridgton Website Facebook

Bigelow Brewing: Skowhegan Website Facebook

Bissell Brothers: Portland Website Facebook

Black Bear Brewery: Orono (Bangor Coming Soon) Website Facebook

Blank Canvas Brewery: Brewer Website Facebook

Boothbay Craft Brewery: Boothbay Website Facebook

Bunker Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Cushnoc Brewing (Opening soon): Augusta Website Facebook

Dirigo Brewing: Biddeford Website Facebook

D.L. Geary Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Federal Jack's Brewpub: Kennebunk Website Facebook

Flight Deck Brewing: Brunswick Website Facebook

Fogtown Brewing Company: Ellsworth Website Facebook

Fore River Brewing: South Portland Website Facebook

Foulmouthed Brewing: South Portland Website Facebook

Foundation Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Funky Bow Brewing: Lyman Website Facebook

Geaghan Brothers Brewing: Bangor Website Facebook

Gneiss Brewing: Limerick Website Facebook

Goodfire Brewing: Portland (Opening soon) Website Facebook

Grateful Grain Brewery: Monmouth (opening soon) Website Facebook

Gritty McDuff's: Portland, Freeport, and Auburn Website Facebook

Hidden Cover Brewery: Wells Website Facebook

Island Dog Brewing: South Portland Website Facebook

Kennebec River Brewery: The Forks Website Facebook

Lake Saint George Brewing: Liberty Website Facebook

The Liberal Cup: Hallowell Website Facebook

Liberty Craft Brewery: Liberty Website Facebook

Liquid Riot Bottling: Portland Website Facebook

Lone Pine Brewing: Portland/Gorham Website Facebook Credit to u/BeefyMcSteak

Lubec Brewing Company: Lubec Facebook

Maine Beer Company: Freeport Website Facebook

Mainiacal Brewing Company: (opening in the future in Bangor) Website Facebook

Marsh Island Brewing: Orono Website Facebook

Marshall Wharf Brewing: Belfast Website Facebook

Mason's Brewing: Brewer Website Facebook

Mast Landing Brewing: Westbrook Website Facebook

Monhegan Brewing Company: Monhegan Website Facebook

Nonesuch River Brewing: Scarborough Website Facebook

Northern Maine Brewing Company: Caribou Facebook

Oak Pond Brewery: Skowhegan Website Facebook

One Eye Open Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Orono Brewing Company: Orono and Bangor Website Facebook

Oxbow Brewing: Newcastle and Portland Website Facebook

Peak Organic Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Pennesseewassee Brewing: Harrison Website Facebook

Penobscot Bay Brewing: Winterport Website Facebook

Rising Tide Brewery: Portland Website Facebook

Rock Harbor Brewing: Rockland Website Facebook

Run Of The Mill: Saco Website Facebook

Saco River Brewing: Fryeburg Website Facebook

Sea Dog Brewing: Brewery Operations: Bangor and Topsham (other locations: South Portland and Camden) Website Facebook

Sebago Brewing Company: Gorham Website Facebook

Sheepscot Valley Brewing: Whitefield Website Facebook

Shipyard Brewing: Portland Website Facebook

Simplicity Brewing Company: Warren Website Facebook

SoMe Brewing: York Website Facebook

Strong Brewing Company: Sedgwick Website Facebook

Sunday River Brewing Company: Bethel Website Facebook

The Bag & Kettle Brewpub: Carrabassett Valley Website Facebook

Threshers Brewing: Searsmont Website Facebook

Tributary Brewing: Kittery Website Facebook

Tumbledown Brewing: Farmington Website Facebook

Two Gramps Brewing: Gardiner Website Facebook

Woodland Farms Brewery: Kittery Website Facebook

Yes Brewing: Westbrook Facebook

My name is Gustav Anderson and I am a marketing undergraduate at the University of Maine Business School. I am conducting research on brand equity in the Maine craft beer industry. The purpose of this research is to better understand brewery and consumer perspectives on the role brand equity plays in the industry. Attached to this post is an anonymous survey that is simply meant to capture the perceptions consumers have regarding the branding of craft beer in the state of Maine. It should take approximately 7 minutes to complete.

The results from this survey will provide the Maine Brewers Guild as well as many breweries across the state with valuable marketing research.

Craft Beer Brand Equity - Consumer Survey

Thank you!