FreshieCities to plan around
- Portland
- Freeport
Craft beer in Maine
Quiet excellence on the New England coast.
Maine punches well above its weight in craft beer. Maine Beer Co. (Lunch, Dinner) helped define the modern American IPA. Bissell Brothers and Allagash (Belgian-style legend) anchor the Portland scene. The state's small population means breweries lean on tourism — and tourists travel for these beers.
Places
3
With Scanner
3
Sub-regions
1
State
ME
All places we cover in Maine
Date code formats from Maine breweries
MM/DD/YY
3 breweries
Common styles in Maine
Neighboring states
- New Hampshire
FAQs about craft beer in Maine
How many craft breweries does Maine have?
Freshie tracks 3 curated craft beer destinations in Maine (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 3 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Maine known for?
Maine Beer Co
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.