Southern Maine’s Beer Trail: 20 Breweries You Have to Experience

That leads to two clear conclusions: Mainers love beer, and they love supporting small businesses and the people who run them.

As tourism season rolls on, the brewery industry is soaking up the attention. This time of year is always a boon for a sector with an economic impact comparable to that of a small principality. Yes, Maine’s beer industry is basically Luxembourg. I have no idea if that’s accurate, but it sounds cool.

Maine is the Perfect Destination to Enjoy Delicious Craft Beer

This state was made to be a craft beer oasis. The culture, the tourism, and the support for all things local—it's essentially the ethos of a craft brewery hotspot. And the numbers don’t lie.

With that in mind, we put together a list of breweries that are among the most popular in Maine’s busiest region: the southern part of the state.

While there may not be a single "beer mecca" here, Southern Maine is home to a huge cluster of breweries that deliver on both flavor and fun.

And they offer more than just great beer. Many feature exceptional tasting rooms, fantastic food, welcoming ambiance, and even fun activities. We’ve come a long way from the days of grabbing a boring domestic six-pack off the shelf.

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Great Breweries That are Worth a Visit in Southern Maine

Below are the 20 breweries we selected. How many have you visited?

One last note: You really can’t go wrong with any brewery in Maine. They’re all wonderful, small businesses that are well worth supporting.