Light and fluffy, with a big hit of quickly fading carbonation. Very refreshing body with an almost soda-like composition to it. Almost has a touch of sourness to it, but more like sourdough bread than any kind of fruit-type acidity. A bit of peppery spice, earthy rye-like malt, lemon rind and other fruity esters come across quite powerfully upon first inspection. The scent is initially a bit doughy and rustic, with some “funk,” common to the style and other saisons/farmhouse-type beers. This looks very active in my glass, almost champagne-like, in a sense! The beer’s body is mostly clear, which allows the beautiful carbonation to shine through. It’s refreshing, light-medium bodied, and typically brewed with several types of grains, including wheat, rye and sometimes even spelt or other unusual grains, as opposed to the focus on barley that many saisons and other ale styles have.Īnyway, this beer pours a very light golden-straw color with a thick head of lightly bubbly, effervescent head that leaves behind a modicum of lace as it fades down to about a quarter-finger of bubbles in my glass. The grisette is a curious style, originally brewed as a more “sessionable” version of a traditional saison ale, made to quench the thirst of field workers and other manual laborers. This is Inbye, a “grisette,” which is essentially a low-alcohol pale ale of Belgian origin. Well, today, I have the privilege of drinking an example of an uncommon beer style also brewed by Battery Steele. Bottles and cases can be ordered online for curbside pickup.About a month ago, I reviewed a beer called Flume by Battery Steele Brewing out of Portland, Maine, and, if you’ll recall, I claimed it to be “one of the best examples of the double New England IPA style out there.” The beer you shouldn’t skip: Besides the widely loved Lunch, there’s also Dinner, a double IPA that’s rightfully lauded for its spicy, fruity undertones and malty, sweet aromatics.ĬOVID-19 protocols: The taproom is open, as is the sunny patio-both serving beer plus pizza and salads with reservations. Meanwhile, the beer enjoys its own distinctions the eight on-tap brews are constantly revolving, but usually eclipsed with constant orders for Lunch, its classic (and luscious) IPA. That, plus the headquarters’ rural setting, have made it a magnet for beer-loving nature enthusiasts. And indeed, the company gives 1% of its gross annual sales to environmental causes and partners consistently with local environmental organizations. Have fun.” is the longstanding motto here. Here are the 19 best breweries in Portland.Ī bit off the beaten Portland path (plan on a 20-minute drive) sits one brewery that’s become a regional, if not national, destination. We’ve spelled out the current COVID-19 safety regulations of each spot, and do note that masks are required inside all businesses throughout Maine. You can take the Maine Beer Trail Challenge, you can take a Brew Tour Bus, or you can simply walk around a fantastic city while keeping this guide to the best breweries in Portland handy. Inarguably one of the most vibrant and diverse scenes in the country, there are a ton of options-from well-known heavyweights that helped pioneer microbrewing in the ’90s (see: Allagash and Shipyard) to innovative upstarts (Foulmouthed and Batson River). Meanwhile, Portland’s breweries are as much about quality as quantity. Even during (or arguably especially during) the shutdown last year, Mainers were not about to live without their craft beer, so existing brewers and newcomers alike turned on a dime, offering curbside takeout for growlers, cases, and kegs, as well as outdoor seating to keep their businesses afloat and locals happily sipping their suds. The seaside city currently boasts 12.7 breweries per capita -that itself is a jump of two places since 2019-making it the third-highest in the U.S. Even with the pandemic still afoot, Portland, Maine’s craft beer scene is hopping.
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