AUGUSTA — A bill that would have allowed Maine craft brewers to more easily sell their products to go was squashed like an aluminum beer can under foot by the state Senate on Tuesday. At issue is whether businesses that make beer should be allowed to sell it more easily from a brewing facility without […]
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Facebook investigates reviews of Portland beer stores
PORTLAND — Facebook is investigating a possible smear campaign against several beer and wine stores in Portland, Maine, that some business owners say is the fault of a competitor in the craft beer-loving city. Facebook profiles left a smattering of one-star reviews on the pages of beer retailers in Portland. Some of the merchants have […]
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What the Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller merger means for beer drinkers
Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Tuesday that it had reached a $106 billion deal to acquire SABMiller, creating a behemoth that would control nearly a third of the world’s beer supply. The acquisition, which was agreed to after several failed offers over the past few years, would make it the fourth-largest takeover in corporate history. Anheuser-Busch InBev, […]
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South Portland brewery aims for October launch
SOUTH PORTLAND — An auto technician, a landscape contractor and a state government employee walk into a bar. The framework of an otherwise overused joke describes the inception of the Fore River Brewing Co., except the bar is an old salt storage shed that would require renovation and an expansion and the punchline has yet […]
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Not Your Father’s Root Beer not staying on store shelves
LEWISTON — You’ve probably heard about it. Maybe you got a taste at a friend’s barbecue or were slipped a glass at a local bar. You’re probably looking for it right now. You’re probably out of luck. Not Your Father’s Root Beer, an alcoholic craft ale that tastes like root beer, has taken the area […]
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Video: Maine ‘nanobrews’ becoming bigger draw for local thirsts
PORTLAND — In a nondescript industrial park, beer geeks line up several times a week outside Bissell Brothers to get the latest batch of fresh beer — much like foodies seeking the freshest baguettes, pomegranates or kale. Jeremy Ritz didn’t get the beer he wanted on a recent day because it was sold out. So […]
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An honest pour
12 bars. 12 beers. One forgiving definition of ‘pint’ Beer lovers (and measurement fanatics) take note: The Lewiston-Auburn area is pouring a proper pint. Sort of. The Blue Goose Bar & Grill, Buddy T’s, Irish Twins Pub, Schmengee’s Bar & Grille. Even La Cage, after a second, closer inspection. In a weeklong marathon of 12 […]
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Maine Senate upholds veto on fair pints
AUGUSTA — Senate Republicans on Thursday voted to sustain a veto of a bill to require bars that sell “pints” of beer to serve a full 16 ounces of brew. The bill, by Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, would have directed liquor inspectors to check the volume of glasses at bars and restaurants that advertised pints […]
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Lawmakers want simpler options for filling growlers
AUGUSTA — For that sinking feeling when the local brewery’s growler – the half-gallon glass container so integral to your weekend camping with your buddies – is rejected; beer-lovers, a lawmaker has your back. Rep. Jeff McCabe, D-Skowhegan, is proposing amending a state law to remove a requirement that breweries selling growlers provide their own uniquely-labeled […]
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‘Honest Pint’ bill passes Maine House on split vote Thursday
AUGUSTA — Bottoms up. The Maine House of Representatives on Thursday voted 83-62 along party lines in favor of a bill that would require bars and restaurants that advertise pints of beer to serve those pints in 16-ounce glasses. The bill, LD 122, authored by state Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, was approved unanimously by the […]