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The Maine Brew Bus, LLC announced that it has acquired Maine Beer Tours, LLC, a similar company providing all-inclusive tours to breweries, wineries, and distilleries in Greater Portland. The purchase will allow The Maine Brew Bus increased passenger capacity and expansion of tour concepts, as well as provide new itineraries for the millions of people…

How has the State of Maine, infamous for their fight for prohibition almost 70 years before the ban of alcohol went national, come to be one of the top beer destinations in the world? On a recent Monday, The Maine Brew Bus welcomed author, beer and book enthusiast, and bookstore owner Josh Christie to elaborate on this contradicting history of alcohol in Maine. Christie, also the author of Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland (2013), was on hand to help us to understand Maine brewing, alcohol and history from the 1800’s-now. As we sat around the conference table working on an assortment of Rising Tide beers and a few large pizzas from Otto, Josh begins to explain. He said, “In the 1800’s Maine was known as the drunkest state in the U.S. I also read a New York Times headline from around…

Allow us to introduce Ellie Yahn, a Portland resident and graduate from the University of Maine Orono, who joins our administrative team. Starting school in 2011, Ellie studied Journalism, Art History, and finished her degree traveling to the Pacific Northwest with NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School. Also at UMO, she volunteered for Call to Care Uganda, a…

In all honesty, I never intended or saw myself working in any alcohol-related industry. I wanted to be a music producer. Turns out you have to be halfway decent at music to do so, making me exceptionally unqualified. Fate had a different strategy for me, one that started off as a hobby and quickly grew…

Known for their incredible selection and knowledge of local and world-class products, owner Jacques deVillier and his team at Old Port Spirits and Cigars have joined The Maine Brew Bus on our quest to Drive You to Drink Local! And now, their key location at 79 Commercial Street has become our Official Home and will serve…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the time in which we all struggle to find just the right gifts for family, friends, and co-workers. To make this time a little easier, here are some holiday gift ideas from us! Tour Gift Cards $1-$??? – Available online in any amount, they never expire, and…

Don’t worry, it’s not gone for good. In fact, we have an even bigger and better schedule lined up for 2017. But you can still join us on Sunday for the last tour of this year! You may have noticed our birding and beer tour series has been getting a little bit of press this…

Every day we see more evidence that the people in Portland, Maine are in a very special place, somewhere that can be truly be called America’s Craft Beer Capital. We already know that Maine is a Top Beer Destination in the United States. It’s true, we make really good beer here, some say the best…

My name is Paul, and since March of 2015, I have been referring to myself as a “beverage consultant” for the Maine Brew Bus. A picture from one of Paul’s first tours working aboard The Maine Brew Bus.  This past weekend the brew bus visited Dirigo Brewing Company in Biddeford, Maine, and for the first…

Portland Beer Week is the time for all beer enthusiasts to join the Maine craft beer industry and local businesses as we partake in various events taking place in Portland and surrounding areas.    Now in its fifth year, Portland Beer Week has quickly become a standout celebration for Maine beer enthusiasts. Described as “a series of events celebrating all things beer,” it’s a boon for the local craft brewing industry as well as local businesses in general. Many businesses create special events to be a part of the week. Below you will find a list of The Maine Brew Bus events during Portland Beer Week. To see all 50+ events during the week please visit www.portlandbeerweek.org   Cast your Vote for Maine Beer – the Maine Brew Bus Tap Takeover | Tuesday November 8th All Day We have partnered with Slab Sicilian Street…

Our Road Team is finishing October strong with four different beer festivals and events in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Here is where you can find us having fun and enjoying local beer. Come and check out some local beers, food, and music before winter puts us all inside for hibernation.  Here are some great beer festivals for you to check out. Make sure you come by our table and give us a cheers if you attend! New Hampshire Brewfest, Newington, New Hampshire | Saturday October 15th (VIP 12-4, GA 1-4pm or 6-9pm) – Held on the grounds of Redhook Ale Brewery, the 8th annual brewfest is a special fundraiser for the Prescott Park Arts Festival which has offered musical theatre, concerts, festivals, kids events, and more in beautiful waterfront Prescott Park since 1974. Enjoy some of the best craft beer at this…

Our first ever group trip – the Germany Oktoberfest Adventure – departs this Saturday for Germany. We are now pleased to announce our next trip, the Belgian Bier Adventure scheduled for April of 2017! 18 people are departing the United States this coming Saturday to head to Germany. The Germany Oktoberfest Adventure group trip will visit several amazing cities, tour numerous historic breweries, and their whirlwind week will end at the world famous Oktoberfest in Munich. Based on the success of our first ever trip out of the country, we have been busy working with our partners Dream Vacations setting up more trips to famous beer destinations all over the world. And now we are ready to announce our next group trip, the Belgian Bier Adventure April 18-27, 2017! On our website is an entire page devoted to information about this trip….