Maine Beer Lovers Have Spoken: These 20 Craft Beers Are the Best

Fall is one of the best times to get outside and enjoy Maine’s incredible beauty. And what pairs better with a walk through the colorful foliage than a delicious local craft beer?

Maine was practically built to be a craft beer mecca. The state’s culture, thriving tourism industry, and fierce support for all things local create the perfect environment for breweries to flourish.

Tributary Brewing via Facebook

What Website is the Best to Learn About Maine Craft Beer?

With massive local support and tourism at consistently strong levels, I decided to take a look at BeerAdvocate’s Maine page, which lists the most popular beers in the state. I wanted to get a sense of what the “outsiders” (and Mainers, of course) think are the best styles, breweries, and flavors.

I must say, it’s a solid list. Of course, it’s no surprise that it’s peppered with the usual suspects like Allagash, Bissell Brothers, and Maine Beer. However, there are a few cameos from Foundation Brewing, Marshall Wharf, Oxbow, and Tributary.

Foundation Brewing via Facebook

It’s also not surprising to see a heavy variety of IPAs on the list. The polarizing style has been on an upward trajectory for years and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Many other varieties can be found on the list, but none as prevalent as the hoppy pale ales.

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What are the Most Sought After Maine Craft Beers?

Below, you’ll find the rankings. I used BeerAdvocate’s “User Rankings,” which are based on reviews.

Is your favorite Maine beer on the list?