The Maine Brewers Guild counts more than 120 craft brewers in Maine … up more than 30 percent in one year. It’s one of the fastest-growing sectors of Maine's economy. You can even now buy Maine beers sourced with all Maine-made ingredients, as Aroostook County farms are growing hops and barley. We’ll learn more about Maine's growing beer business and how it is intertwined with other local industries.
Guests
Pam James-Powers, co-founder, Bigelow Brewing Co.; member, Maine Brewer's Guild
Kai Adams, co-founder and vice president, Sebago Brewing Co.; president, Maine Brewer's Guild
Abe Furth, co-founder, Orono Brewing Co.; vice president, Maine Brewer's Guild
Resources
- Infographic: What states have the most breweries per resident?
- Happy birthday to the bill that changed Maine’s beer industry
- Maine Beer Box
- The Maine Brew Bus
- Industrial chic meets hip-hop at Orono Brewing Company’s new HQ
- Government shutdown a stinging blow to Maine’s craft breweries
- Blue Ox Malthouse
- Maine Malt House
- Norway Brewing Company
- Cushnoc Brewing
- Maine Beer Trail
- Maine Grains