AUGUSTA — The state’s top liquor inspector told lawmakers Wednesday that legislation to ensure a pint of beer contains 16 ounces would be impossible to enforce. Time-crunched and scrambling to crack down on more serious crimes, Gregory Mineo, director of the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, told legislators that inspectors would be overburdened if tasked with […]
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Maine bill would make a pint a pint; Rumford lawmaker wants a full glass
AUGUSTA — Beer drinkers, you know how it goes. You’re looking forward to that tall, cold one after work and what you get instead is an almost full glass or a glass with three inches of foam, instead of beer. But you’re so thirsty you don’t bother to complain. You pay up and drink. But […]
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Shipyard plans brewery expansion
“Keeping our brewers excited about brewing and keeping our customers interested in what’s going on at the brewery are two big areas we talk a lot about,” founder Fred Forsley said on a tour of the brewery Thursday. “That’s kind of the goal, to make sure we don’t get stale.” The company hopes to position […]
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Collins and King offer bill to lower taxes on craft brewers
In an effort to help America’s craft beer makers, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has authored a bill that would reduce federal production taxes paid by companies that brew relatively small batches of beer. The bill, dubbed the Small BREW Act of 2015, is being co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine. It aims to […]
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Author explores America’s boozy past in Lewiston talk
LEWISTON — History is a thirsty business. In fact, more than two dozen people were so parched after author Lauren Clark’s talk at the library Thursday night, they had to retire to Baxter Brewing for a few pints. It’s OK, though, because Clark’s talk was about the history of beer in New England. Few are […]
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Lewiston library, local brewery to co-host Pages & Pints on Feb. 5
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will continue its Pages & Pints book talk and beer tasting series with bartender, brewer, and drinks journalist Lauren Clark at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. The free public event will open in the Library’s Callahan Hall with Clark speaking about her book, The evening will then continue with […]
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Lewiston library, brewery to host Pages & Pints on Dec. 5
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library on Lisbon St. will continue its Pages & Pints book talk and beer tasting series with Maine culture writer Jim Baumer at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. The free public event will open in the Library’s Callahan Hall with Baumer speaking about Moxie, books, beer, and Maine life. The […]
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Pages & Pints at Lewiston library, brewery to feature author Russ Phillips on Sept. 27
LEWISTON — The free public event will open in the Library’s Callahan Hall with Phillips speaking about his book, “CANNED! Artwork of the Modern American Beer Can.” The evening will then continue with tours of Baxter Brewing Co. followed by a reception and beer tasting. “CANNED! Artwork of the Modern American Beer Can” provides […]
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College football: Beer sales a boost for some schools
Walk through the tailgate area at a college football stadium, and beer drinking is as common a sight as fans adorned in jerseys of their favorite players. A growing number of schools are bringing the party inside, opening taps in concourses that traditionally have been alcohol-free zones. North Texas, SMU and Troy University will begin […]
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Startup craft brew distributor touts new model in taking on Big Beer
PORTLAND — Maine’s craft beer surge is changing more than tastes. Maine distributors that have for years carried only the big names in beer are hoping to tap into the upswing in small breweries. And one Yarmouth-based startup is building a niche business on that market alone. “All we’re trying to do is offer an […]