Best Breweries in Maine 2026: Top Craft Beer & Taprooms
Maine's best breweries and taprooms. Allagash, Maine Beer Company, Bissell Brothers - Portland brewery tours, hazy IPAs, Belgian ales, and beer trails.
Allagash Brewing Company
The undisputed king of Maine craft beer. Famous for their 'White' wheat beer, but their coolship wild ales are world-class. The tour is legendary.
Maine Beer Company
Known for their pristine, obsession-worthy IPA 'Lunch' and their commitment to sustainability ('Do what's right'). The tasting room is expansive and beautiful.
Bissell Brothers
The pioneers of the hazy New England IPA in Maine. 'The Substance' is an icon. Their taproom is loud, energetic, and always busy.
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
Specializes in farmhouse ales and sours. Their Portland outpost is an artsy warehouse space, while the Newcastle farm brewery is rustic and serene.
Atlantic Brewing Company
A classic stop for Acadia visitors. Their 'Real Ale' and 'Blueberry Ale' are staples of a Downeast summer. Visit the Mainely Meat BBQ on site.
Orono Brewing Company
A college-town favorite that has grown into a statewide powerhouse. Known for 'Tubby's' and fruit-forward IPAs.
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