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11 Best Bangor Maine Breweries to Quench Your Thirst

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There are so many things to do in Bangor Maine — and bar hopping at local brewpubs is one of them! Despite it being a smaller town, there are quite a few fantastic Bangor Maine breweries.

Whether you’re looking for a unique, inventive pour or a more traditional stout, ale, IPA, red, or more, these breweries in Bangor Maine will have a beer (or three) that you’re bound to love.

Bangor Beer Co. - Bangor, Maine
Bangor Beer Co. | photo via @maineuntapped

Bangor Beer Co.

330 Bangor Mall Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401

The brewers at Bangor Beer Co. are not afraid to experiment and push the norm with their beers. They frequently create new pours in varying styles with unique combinations of ingredients and hops.

If you’re a fan of sours, you must try the Wandering Fruit (rotating fruited kettle sour) with flavors like apricot mango and cherry raspberry. Looking to forget that it’s winter? Sip on Juri, a double dry-hopped New England IPA with smooth notes of passionfruit and guava.

You can find changing selections of beer in the tap room, canned beers, and wines for sale. Hungry? Grab a bite to eat while you’re there — there’s a mouthwatering Asian fusion menu with fare like ramen, curry rice noodles, sushi, and gourmet burgers.

Sea Dog Brewing Company

26 Front St, Bangor, ME 04401

Sea Dog Brewing Company is a Brewers Association-certified Independent Craft Brewer, so you can toast with a fantastic ale while supporting smaller-scale craft brewing.

You can easily spot the beer — the logo is an adorable hat-wearing dog riding in a boat. Head to the Bangor Maine brewery to enjoy pub fare paired well with one of the draft beers.

Have a warm, Bavarian-style Brewhaus Pretzel with a Sea Dog Stout, which is a well-balanced, traditional Irish stout. Or, pair the Maine lobster roll with the Owls Head Light, a crisp and clean golden ale.

In fall, sip on the seasonal, locally brewed pumpkin ale. The hints of cinnamon and nutmeg create an aromatic, spiced flavor. Can’t decide what to drink? Then, order a beer flight!

Sea Dog Brewing Company - Bangor, Maine
Sea Dog Brewing Company | photo via @holly_gsdmom

Black Bear Brewing

193 Exchange St, Bangor, ME 04401

Since 2004, Black Bear Brewing has provided a community hub with great beers in Maine. They’ve been a staple in the Bangor Maine breweries scene since 2018, with the opening of a second location downtown inside the historic Nichols building.

The family-owned and operated brewery, roastery, and taproom has an innovative and ever-changing selection of pours. Check the blackboard for updates, but some longtime local favorites include:

  • “Pail” Ale, a classic American pale ale
  • Tough End IPA, an American West Coast-style India pale ale
  • Gearhead Ale, a balanced, malty amber ale
  • Demon Stout, a classic roast

TIP: This Bangor Maine brewery doesn’t just pour beer. It also roasts fresh, green coffee in small craft batches!

Geaghan’s Pub & Brewery

570 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401

Geaghan’s Pub & Brewery has been a proud Bangor Maine brewery since 1975. It’s one of the most successful, longest-running brewpubs in the state. Popular pours from the microbrewery include Presque Isle Honey Blonde, Higgins Irish Red, Bangor Brown, and Dad’s Oatmeal Stout.

After you order a drink, enjoy some savory American pub fare served with an Irish twist — like Irish Nachos made with potatoes instead of tortilla chips, a bowl of Dublin Coddle (Irish sausage, potato, bacon, carrots, and onion in a traditional broth), or the Angry Irishman Melt (shaved steak, bacon, pepperoni, and jalapenos melted with pub cheese).

TIP: Just looking for a simple, relaxing, beer-sipping experience? Head to Geaghan’s second location, a tasting room just a few minutes across the river in Brewer.

2 Feet Brewing - Bangor, Maine
2 Feet Brewing | photo via @ssinford73

Orono Brewing Company

26 State St, Bangor, ME 04401

The Orono Brewing Company downtown Bangor tasting room is nestled inside a building with historic architecture constructed in 1912. Take a seat at the copper bar to taste some of the locally brewed, traditional, and unique pours.

Fans of sweet and fruit beers will love the Go Blue! Blueberry Milkshake Ale. It’s crafted in celebration of the nearby college and brewed with hundreds of pounds of blueberries, vanilla, and milk sugar. More traditional beer enthusiasts will enjoy the juicy, tropical Tubular IPA.

If you’re up for a short 15-minute drive, head to the Orono flagship location, which has a full kitchen, a brewery with more than 20 draft lines, a beer garden, and a tasting room.

NOTE: This Bangor location does not have a kitchen but welcomes you to bring in take-out.

2 Feet Brewing

80 Columbia St, Bangor, ME 04401

Since opening, the brewer at 2 Feet Brewing has created over 40 craft beers. One of the most popular is the spicy Barn Burner, a dark Saison complemented with ghost pepper and jalapeno. A few other fantastic craft brews include:

  • Shanny’s Shandy, a summery grapefruit shandy
  • Harvest, a wet-hopped ale that is brewed with fresh native hops picked within the last day
  • Woodlot Scot, a Scottish ale brewed with spruce tree tips
  • Blank Slate, a hard seltzer of varying flavors

The family-operated pub also provides downtown Bangor with delicious comfort foods. Make sure you try a couple of the signature dishes, including curry deviled eggs (Siamese devils) and Maine lobster pot pie.

TIP: Continue your journey on the Maine Beer Trail at this Bangor Maine brewery!

Mason’s Brewing Company - Brewer, Maine
Mason’s Brewing Company | photo via @inky_love_77

More Breweries Near Bangor Maine

Mason’s Brewing Company

15 Hardy St, Brewer, ME 04412

Minutes across the bridge in Brewer Maine is Mason’s Brewing Company, a Maine brewery specializing in craft beers using only high-quality hops and other ingredients. Along with the rotating taps, you can grab a bite to eat while you’re there!

Some pours that you can sip while relaxing at the taphouse include We Made It!! (a Belgian quadruple crafted in celebration of the brewery’s sixth anniversary), Black Widow (a cider brewed with fresh New York apples and blackberries), and Orion (a New England hazy IPA).

FUN FACT: The brewery’s namesake is John Mason, an early explorer of the region who discovered and mapped Maine’s waterways.

Blank Canvas Brewery

46 Betton St, Brewer, ME 04412

Another neighboring Brewer, Blank Canvas Brewery crafts all of its beers solely with quality ingredients sourced from Aroostook County. Drink local at this nano-scale brewery that offers both pours to drink on tap and 32-ounce growlers to take home.

This brewery near Bangor Maine is the perfect place if you’re looking for unique and complex flavor profiles. The creative brews include interesting ales, like Dill Cucumber Pale, Coconut Red, and Roasted Garlic Alt Bier.

You might also want to try the Chocolate Orange (a double brown ale brewed with cocoa, citrus hops, and orange peel), Canuck Chinook (a beer brewed with local maple sap), and Belgian WaffAle (a Belgian wit-inspired ale brewed with strawberry and biscuit malt).

Penobscot Bay Brewery - Winterport, Maine
Penobscot Bay Brewery | photo via @penobscotbaybrewery

Marsh Island Brewing

2 Main St, Orono, ME 04473

About 15 minutes away in Orono is Marsh Island Brewing, a brewpub with good eats and smooth pours crafted from quality ingredients. Sip on one of the draft beers or take some of the 16-ounce craft beer cans home with you.

If you want to try several of the unique brews or share sips with friends, you can order a beer flight! You can enjoy sitting inside or outside on the patio while you relax with your new favorite beer! The brewery even hosts fun community events, like live music and themed parties.

Penobscot Bay Brewery

279 Main St, Winterport, ME 04496

Less than a 30-minute drive south of Bangor is Penobscot Bay Brewery. Enjoy views of the Penobscot River while you sip on great selections of beer, wine, and cider — all made in-house. When you visit the tasting room, you can even order a mix-and-match flight with combinations from any of the three!

The old English-style taproom has been a staple in the local beer scene since 2009. Toast with a blonde ale, lager, Scottish ale, brown ale, stout, or an IPA.

TIP: The brewery is also home to Winterport Winery.

Airline Brewing Co.

22 Mill Ln, Amherst, ME 04605

Airline Brewing Co. is only about a 35-minute drive east of Bangor, and it’s worth the trip. The Amherst Maine brewery is in an unusual location — housed in the former Paul Bunyon Furniture Company building.

The brewery has kept some interesting woodworking treasures and vintage collectible pieces. While you enjoy a beer, you’ll be sitting on refurbished woodwork machinery from the 1800s and 1900s.

TIP: In desperate need of comfort food? Drive down to the Ellsworth, English-style pub location to indulge in homemade pasties!

Airline Brewing Co. - Amherst, Maine
Airline Brewing Co. | photo via @yourmaineconcierge

Explore More Than Bangor Maine Breweries

Once you’ve enjoyed sipping through these Bangor Maine breweries, have a bite to eat at some of the city’s many superb dining options. Satiate your palate at local eateries like Nocturnem Draft Haus, Pho Hoa Grill, and more!

Want to discover what else Bangor Maine has to offer? Book a room at a Bangor hotel or bed and breakfast so that you can explore local hidden gems and much more!

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