Joe Durepos of Waterville had little experience drinking craft beer until last year, when he started following the Maine Beer Trail. Within three months, he had visited 30-35 breweries, including all the ones in York and Cumberland counties. At Allagash Brewing Co., he sat and had a beer with a man who said he was […]
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Beer can shortage goes beyond aluminum tariffs
PORTLAND — Although local craft brewers are reluctant to talk about it, they are facing a tight supply of cans. One of the only brewers willing to discuss the problem, Paul Lorrain of Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Co. in Lyman, on Aug. 29 said his company has had particular difficulty obtaining increasingly popular 16-ounce cans and […]
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Bear Bones Brewery hitches a ride to Leeds International Beer Festival
Bear Bones Beer’s Eben Dingman, left, and Adam Tuuri are headed to the Leeds International Beer Festival in the United Kingdom next week. Theirs is one of 65 Maine breweries represented in the Maine Beer Box at the festival. Dingman and Tuuri won a stipend from the Maine Brewers’ Guild to help cover the cost […]
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The Buzz: Hannaford to add a cafe and Fuel is entirely booked through closing
This week, the Buzz has bad news on top of bad news if you haven’t made a reservation at Fuel yet: The Lisbon Street French restaurant is entirely booked up through Sept. 8, owner Eric Agren said Thursday. Agren announced Tuesday that he was closing the popular spot after 11 years to spend more time […]
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Daniel P. Gautreau
HANOVER — Daniel P. Gautreau, 69, of Roxbury, died Aug. 8 doing what he loved most, riding his Harley. He was born in Rumford on June 21, 1949, a son of Armand and Patricia (McHale) Gautreau. Danny was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School Class of 1967. He served […]
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The Old Port’s Three Dollar Dewey's has closed
PORTLAND — Three Dollar Dewey’s, a pub that’s been a staple of the Old Port for nearly 40 years and that helped to launch Maine’s craft beer scene, has closed. “The family has made the decision to retire,” a sign posted on the door over the weekend said. “Our family has been honored sharing this […]
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A former Marine plans to open a brewery in Freeport that salutes military service
FREEPORT — A craft brewery that donates a percentage of proceeds to military veterans is coming to town. Cumberland resident Brad Nadeau, once a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, hopes to open Stars & Stripes Brewing Co. this fall at 8 Varney Road, near Antonia’s Pizzeria on U.S. Route 1. Leasing what used to be a […]
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Gritty McDuff's celebrates 30 years of beer brewing
PORTLAND — It was an idea that was brewed half a world away from the Old Port. Yet as Gritty McDuff’s celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, its place in Maine brewing lore is firmly tapped. “I was living in Hawaii and ready to come back to Maine. I met a fellow from Australia and […]
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Maine breweries brace for summer boon
Rising Tide Brewing was a beehive of activity. Though there were no customers on a recent visit, three workers were busily organizing the tasting room in Portland. The canning line was pumping out ale, while two workers kept it running smoothly. They were getting ready for The Season. July is the busiest production month. According […]
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NU Brewery to open this fall in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — Two longtime friends are “all in” on their partnership to create a brewery in New Gloucester, which they plan to open in October. The NU Brewery — pronounced “new” — will be at 437 Lewiston Road in a 7,600-square-foot building that housed a farm equipment company and is being renovated. The brewing business […]