5 Wicked Good Downeast Maine Beers You Need to Try

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.

Here are some of the top craft breweries in Downeast Maine.

Atlantic Brewing Company in Bar Harbor, Maine

Atlantic Brewing is a family-owned brewery located in Bar Harbor.

According to the Maine Brewers' Guild, Atlantic Brewing began as Acadia Brewing in 1990 and first opened inside the Lompoc Cafe in downtown Bar Harbor.

One of their more popular brews is their Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale, a light fruit ale made with Maine wild blueberries.

Fogtown Brewing Company in Bar Harbor, Maine

Fogtown Brewing is located in Ellsworth.

The Maine Brewers' Guild says Fogtown opened in 2017, and the company currently has a brewery and beer garden on Pine Street in Ellsworth.

One of their more popular beers is Night Nurse, an American Stout.

Airline Brewing Company in Ellsworth, Maine

Airline Brewing Company has a pub on Main Street in Ellsworth and a brewery in Amherst.

The Maine Brewers' Guild says Airline Brewing was established in 2014 in a historic furniture mill, and the company specializes in British and Old World-style beers and real cask ales.

One of their popular beers is their English Pub Ale.

Lubec Brewing Company in Lubec, Maine

Lubec Brewing Company is located in Lubec, Maine, the easternmost municipality in the contiguous United States.

It was founded by Gale White in April 2015.

"Our one barrel brew house is one of Maine’s smallest, but allows the flexibility to experiment and brew many different types of beer – all with a local twist," the company says on the Maine Brewers' Guild website.

Some of their popular brews include Quoddy Head Red, Johnson Bay IPA and Bailey's Mistake.

Horn Run Brewing in Eastport, Maine

Horn Run Brewing is located in Eastport.

According to the MBG, "Horn Run Brewing was founded by a beer loving husband and wife team who have made their dream a reality."

Some of their brews include Treats Island IPA, Ridge Road Red, and Horn Trip.

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These are just a few of the local breweries in the Downeast Maine region.

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