The Most Popular Maine Craft Beers According to BeerAdvocate’s User Rankings

Maine's craft beer scene is a powerhouse, consistently delivering exceptional brews that showcase creativity, innovation, and Maine's true spirit.

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.

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 Luxembourg. I have no idea if that's accurate, but it sounds cool.

Maine's Best Breweries

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.

With that in mind, I decided to take a look at travel site BeerAdvocate's Maine page, where there is a list of the most popular beers. I wanted to get a sense of what the "outsiders" (and Mainers, of course) think are the best styles, breweries, and flavors.

I must say, it's a good list. Of course, it's no surprise that the list is peppered with the usual suspects like Allagash,Bissell Brothers, and Maine Beer. However, there are a few cameos from Foundation Brewing and Tributary.

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Mainers and Tourists love IPAs from Maine Breweries

It's also not surprising to see a wide variety of IPAs on the list. The polarizing style has been on an upward trajectory for years and shows no signs of slowing down.

While many other varieties are represented, none are as prevalent as the hoppy pale ales.

Below, you will find the rankings. I used BeerAdvocate's "User Rankings," which are based on reviews.

Cheers.