Maine Beer Tours | Brews Cruise on Casco Bay
When I think of the summertime in Portland, all I can picture myself doing is hanging out on a boat somewhere, enjoying delicious local beer, and living the way life should be. There isn’t anything much better than cruising around Casco Bay on a perfect sunny day enjoying everything the islands, cliffs, and water have…
Curling and Brew Tour: now every Second Friday
Join us as we hit the sheet to deliver stones from the hack and practice our sweeps towards the house in order to learn the medieval Scottish sport of curling. We are pleased to present our Curling and Brew tour in partnership with the Pine Tree Curling Club, now offered every month starting in January…
Safety Behind the Wheel
The Maine Brew Bus strives to provide our guests a memorable experience showcasing incredible local businesses. But making sure we are doing that with safety always in mind starts with spending time familiarizing all of our drivers with safe operation of our buses. On a recent three-hour driver training session, two of our newer…
Three Days in Portland, Maine: Ellie Yahn
Today we start a series called Three Days in Portland, Maine that will provide suggestions from our staff members sharing with you what they personally like to do for fun in Maine’s largest city. First up is Ellie Yahn, our Administrative Coordinator. I’ve been living in town for a little over a year now, but I have been visiting Portland since I started college at the University of Maine Orono in 2011. Not only am I lucky enough to now live in one of the top food and beer cities in the world, but Maine also has some of the most incredible coastlines, mountains, and forests in the United States. Many of our guests at The Maine Brew Bus only visit Portland for just a few days. Whatever direction you might be coming from, a few days in…
Haven’t you always wanted to try curling?
Join us as we hit the sheet to deliver stones from the hack and practice our sweeps towards the house in order to learn the medieval Scottish sport of curling. Pine Tree Curling Club members during a recent learn to curl event. Jim Vernier photo. Join us on Sunday, April 23rd from 3-7pm for our…
Maine Beer: Learning from the past with Josh Christie
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…
Welcome to our Team – Ellie Yahn
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…
Old Port Spirits is our new Official Home
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…