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- Hiking the Seboeis Riverside Trail & Katahdin Brew Works
  Tucked into the upper reaches of Penobscot County right on the Aroostook County line, the little town of Patten (pop. 618) is the gateway to the northern end of Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and [read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Mount Tom & Saco River Brewing in Fryeburg
  The 995-acre Mount Tom Preserve in Fryeburg protects some 3,500 feet of frontage on the upper Saco River, a stretch that is home to one of the largest silver maple and red maple floodplains in Maine. [read more]
  Fire Cider: A Folk Remedy Gets a Maine Twist
  What Is Fire Cider? Fire cider is technically an oxymel, a traditional herbal remedy made by steeping various fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices in a base of vinegar and honey. Some popular ‘cida[read more]
  What's Brewing with Safety?
  In 2021, SafetyWorks!, OSHA and the Maine Brewers' Guild formed an alliance to reduce and prevent exposure to safety and health hazards in the Maine craft brewing industry. SafetyWorks! is a no-cost, [read more]
  Sebago Brewing Company is busy with new brews and beverage innovations.
  Stratisfied IPA is a recent release which has all the qualities of a non-hazy, West Coast IPA but with different hopping techniques, modern concentrated hop technology, and a newer hop variety. Pete[read more]
  THC-Infused Beverages: The Buzz Behind its Creation and its Budding Market
  For the last decade, Maine’s industries of both craft beer and cannabis have experienced unprecedented growth. Interestingly enough, both breweries and dispensaries have had success independently from[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.
- Hiking the Seboeis Riverside Trail & Katahdin Brew Works
  Tucked into the upper reaches of Penobscot County right on the Aroostook County line, the little town of Patten (pop. 618) is the gateway to the nort[read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Mount Tom & Saco River Brewing in Fryeburg
  The 995-acre Mount Tom Preserve in Fryeburg protects some 3,500 feet of frontage on the upper Saco River, a stretch that is home to one of the largest[read more]
  Hikes & Brews: Keay Brook & Tuckahoe Preserves and Corner Point Brewing
  Known to the native Wabanaki as the Newichawannock, meaning the "river with many falls,” the meandering Salmon Falls River forms the scenic natural bo[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 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]

Easy day hikes paired with nearby breweries

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