Portland, Maine, Is a Beer Lover’s Paradise: These Breweries Lead the Way

Hey, its fall. Time to end our collective avoidance of anywhere tourists take over for the summer months. That means its time to do our part in stimulating the economy, folks.

One of the best category for this is the vast breweries statewide, especially in Maine's largest city of Portland.

While the brewery boom may have passed its peak, there are still a wealth of incredible craft joints locally that are totally worth the squeeze.

Shipyard Brewing via Facebook

How Great is the Craft Beer Industry in Maine?

We spend massive amounts of time discussing and dissecting every little aspect about the Maine beer scene. Whether it's Portland, the surrounding area, Bar Harbor, or the Midcoast, the touristy areas of Maine are well-covered. Honestly, there's a good chance at least one brewery is withing 20 miles of every location in Maine. I have no idea if this is true, but it sounds good, doesn't it?

Austin Street Brewing via Facebook

I decided to take a look at Portland' breweries. Lord knows there's enough of them. Maine's largest city has a diverse group that include both young and old, large and micro.

What are the Most Popular Breweries in Portland, Maine?

I thought it would be fun to see what breweries are the most popular when it comes to both locals and tourists. So, I went to the site that can tell me these things, TripAdvisor.

Below is the 10 most popular Portland breweries right now. Of course, there's the usual suspects like Allagash, Shipyard, and Bissell Brothers. But i must say there are a few surprises that made the list.

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What is your favorite brewery in Portland? Did it make the list?