Beer

If you’re looking to go out to eat and grab a drink in Bangor, you have options. If you’re looking for a place with a river view, Bangor has you covered, with some nice dining and drinking options along the Penobscot River.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a cold local brew in Northern New England, you already know—we don’t mess around when it comes to beer. And the proof is in the latest stats.

Downeast Maine is known for many things, including its rocky coastline, its fishing and lobstering history, the distinctive Downeast accent and Acadia National Park. Another thing the region has to offer is delicious craft beer.

Mainers definitely pulled their weight in the beer scene in 2024, ranking high in both consumption and, clearly, good times.

There was once a popular phrase: ‘As goes Maine, so goes the nation.’ That’s proving true again—but this time, instead of elections, it’s about beer.

Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick, Maine, revealed it is getting a big upgrade: a huge new pizza oven to serve up more pizzas in shorter wait times.

With craft breweries located all over Maine, the state is a great place for beer lovers. This includes Greater Bangor. Let's take a quick look at a few of the breweries in the area, giving you a great place to start if you're planning a Bangor area brewery crawl.

Maine is blessed with wonder craft breweries statewide. Here's a list of 25 places that are absolute 'can't-miss' joints on your next craft beer escapade.

While we certainly enjoy a drink or two up here in Maine, where in our state are folks really enjoying them the most?

The 35th President of the United States—and New England native—was a huge fan of a beer that we here in Maine also love.