Karin put yesterday's Sweet Sixteen Round of the Maine Madness Beer Tournament perfectly when she commented, "Daymark or Zoe?! You are killing me!" We feel the same way, Karin. And so did a lot of voters by the results of yesterday's voting. (Click here to view full bracket.) By far, the most enjoyable voting to … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Sweet 16
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Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine IPA’s
The Final Round of 64 of the Maine Madness Beer Tournament played out on Friday, and it was a burner. The Maine IPA round saw a record number of votes; so many, in fact, we had to close voting early. This state loves their IPA's! (Click here to view full updated bracket.) One of the … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine IPA’s
Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine Dark Beers and Strong Ales
Round One action for the Maine Madness Beer Tournament was something to watch. There were some brews that blew away the competition, while other races stayed neck and neck right to the final vote. (Click to see updated bracket.) The closest race was between two titans: Maine Beer Company's Mean Old Tom Stout and Allagash … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine Dark Beers and Strong Ales
Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine Ales
As I watched the results come in yesterday in real time, there were a few races that changed leaders a number of times. The tightest race by far throughout the day was Shipyard Export vs. Gritty's Pub Style. These iconic Maine beers battled it out, but in the end, Pub Style pulled ahead and remained … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine Ales
Maine Beer Company’s Lunch is the Best Beer in Maine
Yeah, bold title, but it's true. Maine Beer Company's Lunch is the best tasting beer in the great state of Maine. And that's saying something in a state that boasts a deluge of world class brews. The new hip beer on the scene is the sweet/sour, yeasty saison. In Maine, craft beer disciples are gushing … Continue reading Maine Beer Company’s Lunch is the Best Beer in Maine
Maine’s Best Drink-Me-Everyday IPA Is An Old Friend
You can't swing a growler in Maine today without hitting a new brewery crafting high quality beer. Gone are the days of swilling Shipyard and Gritty's because you were dying to drink local beer. Maine has joined the brewing revolution with full force. Rising Tide, Maine Beer Company, Oxbow, Baxter Brewing, among others, have brought … Continue reading Maine’s Best Drink-Me-Everyday IPA Is An Old Friend
Drinking Beer Can Save Your Community
We live in a world that is becoming increasingly less diverse. Languages are dying by the minute as indigenous peoples become modernized. Dialects are getting watered down by the influx of media. Local color in every nook and cranny of the world is under assault from the far reach of corporate brand-washing. A beautiful reaction … Continue reading Drinking Beer Can Save Your Community
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