Where Are They Now: Tim Clapper
Here’s an exciting new project from one of our past faculty, Tim Clapper. Learn more about Oak & Dagger Public House of Raleigh, N.C., and how you can actually get involved. One of our most popular posts was in January where we explored the current careers of some of our former staff. At that time, our past…
New Tours in York County every Friday and Sunday!
The Maine Brew Bus is always looking for ways to expand outside Greater Portland. These three new tours in York County will extend our reach to our partners in Southern Maine. We are excited to announce that we have three new tour offerings that are specifically designed for visitors and residents of York County. Our…
Meet Us By the River: Great Falls Brewfest in Lewiston
Our Road Team will be on hand at the Lewiston-Auburn Great Falls Brewfest later this month. Learn more about this unique festival now in it’s third year, and how to join us there. Luke Livingston, the founder of Baxter Brewing Company, had an idea a few years ago: organize a beer festival in Lewiston-Auburn that…
Welcome to our Team – Mike
The Maine Brew Bus has grown again, with the addition of several key members to our faculty. Today we learn about Mike, who has joined us with quite an impressive background of industry work and community service. When Mike applied to us to work on The Maine Brew Bus, we didn’t quite know what to…
Will Run for Beer! Craft Brew Races – Portland Saturday June 25th
Craft Brew Races has their next event in our hometown of Portland, Maine. Run a fun and scenic 5K around Back Cove, then enjoy beer and cider from 40 different producers. Grab tickets today and save money! The Maine Brew Bus is a proud sponsor of the Craft Brew Races series. The events, produced by Gray Matter Marketing, consist of a relaxed (but timed) 5K run or walk followed by a craft beer festival with unlimited samples. There are now 8 annual Craft Brew Races that are mostly in New England, but also with events conducted in beer friendly towns like Boulder, Colorado and Savannah, GA. Our first event with Matt Gray and his company was in 2014, the inaugural year of the Craft Brew Races, and the Portland session that was held at the Portland Exposition Building in the…
New Winery Preview – Cellardoor at the Point
Thompson’s Point welcomes it’s first alcohol producer this weekend as Cellardoor Winery opens their doors on Saturday. Find out more about this award winning company, and our future tours that will stop by their stunning space. In 2007, Bettina Doulton bought Cellardoor Winery of Lincolnville, ME. The purchase was quite an impulse buy, the former Boston-based…
Now Featuring Tour Options Seven Days a Week!
Although we have guests in Southern Maine all year long, there is certainly an increase of visitors between June and October. So naturally we have increased our tour options to accommodate all those thirsty folks. Only a couple of years ago, we wondered if we might be able to do some weekday tours during the…
The Maine Brew Bus is Portland’s Best Tour!
Each year the Portland Phoenix newspaper conducts voting with their readership in order to determine the Best of Portland. We are pleased to have been presented the 2016 award for Best Portland Tour! The Best of Portland is an annual awards program is designed to showcase which of the businesses, restaurants, artists, trends and quirky local…
Partnership Goes Beyond Our Tours
We asked some of our long-standing partners what The Maine Brew Bus really means to them and their businesses. Their answers show why we are much more than just visiting tour groups to them. Hear it in their own words. Video produced by Ben Moore, Active Beer Geek
Make a run for the Craft Brew Races this year
This year we are proud to once again sponsor each of the six Craft Brew Races to be held in New England. Find out why this fun series helps to connect us to future tour guests. The Craft Brew Races are a celebration of local craft brewing, an active lifestyle, and the surrounding community. Each event…