Maine’s Top-Rated Craft Beers, According to Those Who Know Them Best

The beer gods have certainly smiled on Mainers.

We’re fortunate to live in a state with such a vibrant brewery scene, one that continually pushes creativity and innovation to the forefront. Those qualities, among others, have helped sustain a strong national reputation while also providing an important boost to Maine’s economy.

What Makes Maine Such a Great Craft Beer State?

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.

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.

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 Highest Rated Maine Craft Beers?

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