Bateau brewing is the latest to open in maines capital region, located on the. Last but not least, the maine beer box, the biggest kegerator in the world, and the vessel that has allowed the guild to share maine beers with beer fans from iceland to the uk. Summer session is the only brewfest run by and in support of the maine craft beer industry we know what beer fans love, and we want to share our love of beer with you while creating the perfect festival environment. Sean sullivan, executive director of the maine brewers guild, says the. This beer schools training guide and reference manual were created by the brewpubs committee of the brewers association to help brewpub. Spring 2015 maine brew guide activities guide of maine. The american brewers guild is similar to siebel except that it is a distance education program, meaning the courses are delivered online you can attend beer school in your. An economic impact study commissioned by the maine brewers guild and conducted by economists at the university of maine in 20 found that the states craft beer industry is. More info on maine s craft beer industry nonprofit can be found at. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. On friday, june 2, the maine brewers guild is unveiling the maine beer box. The guild itself exists to help the beer industry in maine to grow through events, the maine beer trail, and behindthescenes support. Maine brewers guild invitational beer festival with your friends. Craft maine is thrilled to have been chosen by bells to distribute for them throughout maine.
The vip session is one hour before the actual event starts. A first look at this oneofakind project photos june 2, 2017. Meca mixology and maine brewers guild beer school writing a book about the history of alcohol and drinking maine has lead to a lot of jokes about all the research i have to do. Ceresvis online courses from this brewing school are for spanish speaking. Any beer lover hoping to jump on the bandwagon ought first to take a lesson from beer school. And speaking of school, i also attended the maine brewers guilds inaugural freshman orientation as part of portland beer week. Maine brew guide, summer 2017 by activity maine issuu. Brewers association draught beer quality manual 4th edition, single copy. Craft beer boom challenges maines antiquated alcohol laws. Try maines newest breweries all at once portland press. Youll find a wide range of awardwinning breweries and brew pubs throughout the state. Craft beer tourism refers to tourism where the primary motivation of travel is to visit a brewery, beer festival, beer related activity or other event that allows attendees to experience all aspects of the craft beer making, consuming and purchasing process. Of course, a list of the top breweries in the boothbay harbor area isnt complete.
The session beers allow the attendees to try oneofakind beers from the brewers and still be able to. Craft beer has been a bright spot in the maine economy. The lab has partnered with the maine brewers guild to provide testing and training for breweries and brewmasters. Here youll find tools to plan your brewery visits in maine, brewery biographies, as well as information on the people, companies, and places that make. Our mission is to keep maine in the forefront of the craft beer revolution by offering high quality and creative diversity for the customer. In those early days, many breweries hosted regular onenight beer schools where. Actually, it is not 100% online because it includes a one week stint at a local brewery. Writing a book about the history of alcohol and drinking maine has lead to a lot of jokes about all the research i.
The maine brewers guild is the unified voice of maine s brewers and the beer industry in maine. A journalist and a banker share the life and business lessons they learned while building a successful brewery in new york city. Maine move over beer camp, its time for beer school. A dozen have been scheduled so far with a promise to add more. Maine brewers guild summer session beer festival in portland, maine takes place on saturday july 25, 2020. The maine brewers s guild challenged the brewers to make session beers beers of lighter abv% for the vip session. Since 1986, the maine brewers guild has been committed to keeping maine in the forefront of the microbrew revolution by offering high quality and creative diversity for the customer. All you need to do is visit participating breweries to start earning rewards like a hat, tshirt, and even a special prize pack if you manage to stop by all the locations. A study released earlier this year by the maine brewers guild, the states trade group, found that at 20s 35 breweries, production was expected to increase by 36% this year and double by. Many craft brewers, especially those in more rural areas, are being cut out of the stayathome drinking market, said sean sullivan, executive director of the maine brewers guild, which. Maine brewers guild beer festival brick south at thompsons point, official tourism site for the greater portland region of maine.
In 2019, the beer box will went to halifax, canada, where it will be featured at the seaport beer festival on august 9th and 10th, 2019. Although many might joke that they majored in beer in college, few can say they truly attended beer school, until now. Your ultimate guide to the maine brewers guild topside inn. The maine brewers guild unveils the maine beer box. The maine brewers guild is also continuing a series of events called beer school throughout the summer. I have lots of people volunteering to be my research assistants always with the air quotes. Breweries across the state employ about 1,500 people, source hops and grains locally and attract beer tourists to the state, according to a.
Christie takes the reader on through the creation of such celebrated maine brands such as gritty mcduffs, sea dog, ship yard, black bear and rising tide. Maine s craft beer industry poised for 200% growth in next 4 years a lofty prediction that is supported by a study provided by economists at the university of maine. Please confirm that you are over the age of 21 before entering this site. Rising tide brewing company is an independent, familyowned brewery that anchors portland, maine s vibrant east bayside neighborhood.
Unlimited beer samples, beer school classes, live music, and local food from a variety of food trucks. This beer school s training guide and reference manual were created by the brewpubs committee of the brewers association to help brewpub owners, managers and trainers pass along important concepts to their staff. While im on my soapbox the fact that maine doesnt have laws like ct and ny that allow stores to fill growlers is obnoxious. Brewing in vacationland was speaking at the pittsfield public library about his book and the history of maine beer and there were free beer samples. Maine s craft beer industry poised for 200% growth in next 4 years may 16, 2014. Maine brewers guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the craft beer industry in maine and at the forefront the revolution. The maine brewers guild, a nonprofit organization that has been uniting maine breweries since 1986, has created beer school to bring beer enthusiasts into local breweries to learn the art of beer making from some of maine s best brewers.
We are guided by creative flavors, quality, consistency, community, and a love of all things outdoors. Sean sullivan executive director maine brewers guild. Pandemic has mainers buying more liquor, but theres no. Rising tide supports our farmers, using local ingredients in every beer. While the ultimate goal is to promote member breweries and highlight maine s accessible, unique and fun beer culture, the events themselves are described as part.
A brewers decision to do whats right pays off, for the planet and. Maine rejects federal guidance that would give private schools more relief funds. He has served on the boards of the wolfes neck center for agriculture and the environment and the maine brewers guild, and. For example, on march 7, allagash brewing will be hosting sour families. The maine brewers guild recently announced a series of single day classes, beginning in the spring. Usually when a college president talks about beer and students, its not good. Ive been talking with josh christie, author of maine beer, brewing in vacationland on twitter for a while now. Meca mixology and maine brewers guild beer school posted on november 5, 2014 by kate. And speaking of school, i also attended the maine brewers guild s inaugural freshman orientation as part of portland beer week. University of southern maine to team up with beer brewers. See the brewers association website for more details. Usm announces partnership with maine brewers guild to. Our mission is to keep maine in the forefront of the craft beer.
The maine brewers guild recently announced a series of single day classes. The biggest opponent to changing the growler law had been the maine brewers guild. Maine beer festival and other maine brewers guild events. The maine beer box, a custom shipping container with more than 50 beer taps, will be shipped to reykjavik, iceland in june. Download a tasting passport from the maine brewers guild website or grab one from a local brewery. Maine brewers guild news maine brewers are going global. Brewers association russell schehrer award for innovation in brewing and in. Whats the story with using your own growler for beer in. Maine brewers guild to launch maine beer school in 2015. Held at coffee by design on diamond street, the 12 breweries that opened in 2014 conducted an orientation for attendees, pouring samples of their beer and giving us their elevator pitch. Brewing in vacationland chronicles the rise of maines 40 and growing breweries and brewpubs, beginning with the 1986 founding of d. The maine brewers guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the craft beer industry in maine. Someone pouring beer at a brewery thats part of the maine brewers guild.
The maine brewers guild is the unified voice of maines brewers and the beer. Brew with worldclass master brewers for three days at the most intimate and unique. New england is abuzz with news of bells brewerys expansion to our little corner of the us. Click to find all the event details buy your tickets. Maine brewers create beer for every palate, and maine s unique flavorslike blueberries, potatoes and even oystersare frequently featured. A brewer s decision to do whats right pays off, for the planet and his bottom line. Promoting the culture of maine craft brewing maine brewers guild.
In a press release from the maine brewers guild today, may 15, 2014. Maine beer expert josh christie discovers the story of brewing in vacationland by exploring maine s large breweries, like shipyard. Maine brewers guild announces plan to launch maine beer. Beer school features local maine brewers discussing an aspect of brewing they are highly knowledgeable on. The university of southern maine and the maine brewers guild announced a partnership thursday aimed at helping the regions growing craft beer industry with analysis and testing by usms quality assurancequality control and research laboratory. Wherever your path may lead, youll find that maine breweries craft styles and. Beer school events are hosted by the member breweries of the guild to help engage and educate craft.
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