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- How Tasting Rooms Can Engage Wider Communities with a Little Creativity
  Since the pandemic ended, a common challenge in Maine’s craft beverage industry that many breweries currently face is how to get more people in their doors. Several breweries have found recent succes[read more]
  Welcome to Revel Coast, Sebago's First-Ever Canned Cocktail
  Sebago Brewing Company has been known for making high-quality craft beers in Maine for more than 25 years — not to mention being experts in good times. This year, they’ve introduced something new: Re[read more]
  Q & A with Maine Brewers' Guild's New Executive Director
  Meet Sarah Bryan. Maine Brewers’ Guild welcomed some new energy this spring! Sarah Bryan, a New Hampshire native, a 13+ year craft alcohol professional, has spent her career working with independent [read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Gulf Hagas and Bissell Brothers Three Rivers
  Gulf Hagas is a spectacular gorge on the west branch of the Pleasant River in the heart of the 100-Mile Wilderness between Greenville and Brownville Junction. This three-mile stretch of river, designa[read more]
  A Healthy Twist to Maine's Cocktails & Mocktails
  It’s hard to find many health benefits in a dry martini, but plenty of other cocktails incorporate fruits, berries, and even herbs to create tempting drinks with a healthy boost. For ideas, we asked [read more]
  Boon or Bust: The Business of Brewing
  As the common business saying goes, “If you are not growing, you’re dying.” While that seems a bit extreme, companies sometimes fear a downward trend if their business slows down. Conversely, growing [read more]
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Easy day hikes paired with nearby breweries

What better way to finish off a great day hike than with an ice-cold brew? These recommendations come from experienced Maine Brew & Bev contributors such as Carey Kish and Josh Christie. Let us know what you think after your trip — post your photos and comments on our social channels.
- Hikes & Brews: Gulf Hagas and Bissell Brothers Three Rivers
  Gulf Hagas is a spectacular gorge on the west branch of the Pleasant River in the heart of the 100-Mile Wilderness between Greenville and Brownville J[read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Knife Edge Brewing, Trout Mountain, Katahdin Area Trails & Baxter State Park
  Knife Edge Brewing opened in 2022 high on Hammond Ridge on the edge of the wilderness eight miles west of Millinocket. The structure’s modern design f[read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Good Will-Hinckley Trails & Bigelow Brewing Company
  A walk in the woods on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley is a delightful experience rich with natural beauty and interesting history. The 1,000-acre pr[read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Wells Reserve & Batson River Brewing & Distilling
  Spanning the estuaries of the Webhannet River and the Little River along the Gulf of Maine, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells encompasses 2,250 a[read more]
  XC Ski & Brews: Bethel's Ski Trails and Steam Mill Brewing
  Situated along the placid Androscoggin River and surrounded by rugged peaks, Bethel is often referred to as “Maine’s most beautiful mountain village”—[read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Amherst Mountains Community Forest and Airline Brewing Company
  On Route 9 in rural Amherst, some 20 miles west of Bangor and 20 miles north of Ellsworth as the crow flies, you’ll find the Amherst Mountains Communi[read more]

How Tasting Rooms Can Engage Wider Communities with a Little Creativity

Welcome to Revel Coast, Sebago's First-Ever Canned Cocktail

Q & A with Maine Brewers' Guild's New Executive Director

Hikes & Brews: Gulf Hagas and Bissell Brothers Three Rivers

A Healthy Twist to Maine's Cocktails & Mocktails

Boon or Bust: The Business of Brewing

Easy day hikes paired with nearby breweries

Hikes & Brews: Gulf Hagas and Bissell Brothers Three Rivers

Hikes & Brews: Knife Edge Brewing, Trout Mountain, Katahdin Area Trails & Baxter State Park

Hikes & Brews: Good Will-Hinckley Trails & Bigelow Brewing Company

Hikes & Brews: Wells Reserve & Batson River Brewing & Distilling

XC Ski & Brews: Bethel's Ski Trails and Steam Mill Brewing

Hikes & Brews: Amherst Mountains Community Forest and Airline Brewing Company

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