These Are Maine’s 20 Most Popular Craft Beers, According to Drinkers

Summertime, and the living is easy... and hot. That means it's the perfect excuse to cool off with something refreshing from one of the 100-plus breweries scattered across our wonderful state of Maine.

This state was built to be a craft beer mecca. The culture, tourism, and support for all things local are essentially the ethos of a craft brewery hotspot. And the numbers don’t lie.

Where Can I find a List of Maine's Best Craft Beers?

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.

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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.

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.

Foundation Brewing via Facebook

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 Highest Rated 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?