Visit These 25 Breweries on Your Next Maine Craft Beer Adventure

The craft beer industry in Maine is an absolute titan. It always seems to be delivering the innovation and creativity that the public craves.

As of this publishing, there are over 120 breweries in the state. According to Statista, Maine had the second-highest brewery per capita number (14.6) in the country in 2023.

This leads to two conclusions: Mainers love beer and local business.

Maine is one of the best States for Local Craft Beer

As tourism in Maine grows this year, the state is seeing a surge in visitors. This is fantastic news for an industry with an economic impact comparable to that of a small principality. Yes, Maine's beer industry is basically Liechtenstein. I have no idea if that's accurate, but it sounds cool.

This state was built to be a craft beer oasis. The culture, tourism, and support for everything local are essentially the ethos of a craft brewery hotspot. And the numbers don't lie.

Maine's Most Essential Craft Breweries

With all that in mind, we decided to put together a list of breweries that are true can’t-miss spots for craft beer enthusiasts.

These breweries are spread across the state—because in Maine, there’s no single beer mecca. The whole state is one.

And they offer more than just great beer. Many feature exceptional tasting rooms, fantastic food, beautiful ambiance, and fun activities. Some even offer places to stay. We've come a long way from the days of grabbing a boring domestic six-pack off the store shelf.

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Below are the 25 breweries we selected. How many have you been to?

One last note: you really can’t go wrong with any brewery you visit in Maine. They’re all wonderful, small Maine businesses worth supporting.