beer Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024

by Ray Routhier September 8, 2022September 9, 2022

The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track.

The Bethel Citizen

Hoppy to Help, beer that keeps on giving

by Meira Bienstock January 12, 2022January 10, 2022

BETHEL — The River Fund Maine, a nonprofit organization, has partnered with Stem Mill Brewery to produce a new beer called Hoppy to Help. With original ingredients, this fruity-tasting IPA at eight percent ABV is doing more than just quenching thirst. For every Hoppy to Help sold, a dollar goes toward the programs sponsored by […]

The Bethel Citizen

Steam Mill Brewery makes its move

by Meira Bienstock December 15, 2021December 13, 2021

BETHEL — Steam Mill Brewery’s move to it’s new location on 96 Sunday River has lead to many new changes. While the vibe is still come and sit and have a few drinks, no rush, explains owner Scott Fraser, they have developed a new method to better perfect this vibe: the flag system. With the […]

The Bethel Citizen

Bethel discusses broadband

by Meira Bienstock September 15, 2021September 13, 2021

BETHEL — The issue of broadband was brought up again at the Tuesday, Sept. 7, Bethel Board of Selectman’s meeting. Jeff Martin and Michelle, both on the Broadband Committee, were present. “If we’re giving it to everybody, we’re giving it to everybody,” said Town Manager Loretta Powers. “If we’re gonna do broadband, we should do […]

The Bethel Citizen

Bethel’s Breaking Bad…only with Beer

by Meira Bienstock September 1, 2021August 30, 2021

BETHEL — On the outside, Scott Fraser might remind you of Breaking Bad’s Walter White in his early days teaching chemistry. Friendly. Humble. Genius. Then he gets this idea to use his chemistry knowledge for something other than his job…luckily, for Bethel, Fraser wanted to brew beer. What started out as answering chemistry questions for […]