craft beer
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
With Rupee Beer, two brothers are trying to put the India back in IPA
Rupee owners Van and Sumit Sharma, who grew up in Maine, introduced an English-Indian IPA that goes back to the roots of the India Pale Ale style.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2024
The Wrap: Mr. Tuna on track to open on Middle Street in April
Also, Terlingua owners to open West End brunch spot; a taste-test for Maine syrups; Twelve's chef heads south for a collaboration; and Portland On Tap returns.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Check out a dozen new bars and restaurants Mainers can look forward to in 2024
Affordable pricing is a common theme for many of these new places.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Dine Out Maine: At Sacred Profane in Biddeford, come for the beer, stay for the food
The atmosphere at the Czech-inspired brewery is convivial. It offers several imaginative options for vegetarians. And the menu offers both comfort and fun.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
Brickyard Hollow finds recipe for success in craft brews, creative pizzas and community philanthropy
The rapidly expanding Yarmouth-based brewery has nine locations around Maine, and has opened five of them in the last 12 months.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
The Wrap: Weekend opening for gluten-free Orange Bike Brewing; Nosh Taco nearly set to launch
Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country's best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
The Wrap: Allagash wins Brewery of the Year at Great American Beer Festival
Plus, Peng's Pizza Pies opens in Biddeford; Rococo's Dessert Bar launches in Kennebunk; more awards for Bixby chocolates; a spate of new reviews and accolades from national media outlets about food in Maine; and free coffee from Aroma Joe's this Friday.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples
About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Owners of Auburn-based Strainrite Companies acquire Belfast Bay Brewing
Lobster Ale's future as Maine craft brew legacy ensured with purchase of one of state's original craft breweries.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Eat & Run: Rising Tide expands its craft into the food realm
The East Bayside brewery is serving its own menu of thoughtfully made pub food.