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Published
June 27, 2022

Tap Lines: Hi-Fidelity hopes to fill a low-ABV niche

You can also get a cheap bite and see some local music at the East Bayside nanobrewery.
Published
June 13, 2022

Tap Lines: 10 years after the breweries moved in, East Bayside is still maintaining balance

As far as brewery districts go, the Portland neighborhood has retained a certain authenticity so far but will continue to face development pressure.
Published
May 30, 2022

Tap Lines: What does rating app Untappd really say about Maine beer?

Although the app serves its function, it only gives a snapshot of the local beer scene, and brewers don't put much stock in how their product is rated by users.
Published
May 16, 2022

Tap Lines: Local bocks will ease transition to warm-weather beers

These German-style offerings make for smooth sipping from spring into summer.
Published
May 2, 2022

Tap Lines: How beers work their way from Allagash’s pilot program into your hands

The latest experiment to make it into cans is Seconds to Summer, a lager that uses yeast differently than most of the Portland brewery's beers.
Published
April 18, 2022

Tap Lines: Breweries’ collaboration offer lessons in mythology and chemistry

Mast Landing and Belleflower have jointly released two new beers centered around the story of the Argonauts and the Sirens, and flavors of Sauvignon Blanc.
Published
April 4, 2022

Tap Lines: In its return to a live event, Beer With(out) Beards Festival comes to Portland

The 5-year-old festival celebrating women in beer was held in Brooklyn for its first two years, then virtually for the past two.
Published
March 21, 2022

Tap Lines: Hold your own beer dinner with these tips from the pros

Building intensity, cutting through flavors and adding a little whimsy are some guiding principles for pairing beers with food.
Published
March 7, 2022

Tap Lines: Internship program aims to bring diversity to beer industry

Brewing Up Opportunity was created by a partnership between Maine Beer Co. and the University of Southern Maine.
Published
February 21, 2022

Tap Lines: Breweries roll out Collaboration beers to benefit Maine Brewers’ Guild

Starting with the same hops, 50 Maine breweries are putting their own spins on the formula.