Beyond the Glass: helping the industry to learn more about beer
We are pleased to announce a new event designed for the beer industry called Beyond the Glass, a free workshop to improve the level of beer knowledge in the state. Some people were left scratching their heads when we became allied members of the Maine Restaurant Association. Clearly, we are a tour operator…not a restaurant. But…
Craft Beer in Maine – By The Numbers
Why do so many people come to Maine, and specifically Greater Portland, just to drink craft beer? Let’s take a closer look at craft beer in Maine, the economic impact to our state, and how it translates to our tours and partners. State of Maine Information from the Maine Office of Tourism showed that…
Hops and Hoops Tour with the Maine Red Claws
The Maine Brew Bus has partnered for the second year with the Maine Red Claws, the NBA G-League basketball affiliate of the Boston Celtics, to present a special Hops and Hoops tour before 11 select home games during the 2017-18 season. The Maine Red Claws will begin the 2017-18 season at home on Nov. 3…
The “feed KIDS” Initiative to Help End Child Hunger in Maine
The Maine Brew Bus joins other Maine businesses in a new cause marketing initiative benefitting the work of Full Plates Full Potential – a Maine based non-profit organization whose mission is to end child hunger in all sixteen counties. Just one month after first introducing the concept, two dozen businesses in the Greater Portland area…
Beericana Festival 2017
What Every Beer Lover Needs to Know About Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival Have you ever been to Beericana? As a “beer lover”, you should know that it is one of those events you should not miss. Yes, beer lovers. For the lack of a better term, everyone who simply loves a cold…
Ride With Charlie on The Maine Brew Bus
Produced by Bulldog Media. In July of 2017, The Maine Brew Bus offered a ride to Charlie and his family from Portland to the mainland wharf in Spruce Head for his special Maine event at Whitehead Light Station called Craft Beer Appreciation with Charlie Papazian. Charlie Papazian is the founder of the American Homebrewers Association,…
Do you have any recommendations?
“We’re really looking forward to the tour, but can you recommend…”. This a phrase we get everyday, no matter the season. The good news is, we’ve got you covered! We understand that vacation time is precious, and most people are looking for the most bang-for-the-buck experiences. The most basic rules of economics reign supreme: it’s…
Fire Up Your Next Raleigh Brewery Tour with These 5 Questions
Raleigh is a great area for beer lovers, and it is exciting to see the growth of breweries in Raleigh, NC. From simple to complex, the local brewers produce the world’s favorite fermented drink with many variations on color, taste, and style. In the United States, beer is so popular that approximately 50 billion pints are…
Father’s Day in the City of Oaks
Give Him a Father’s Day Gift He’ll Remember! Father’s Day gift-giving can be especially challenging for the guy who has everything! Research shows that people value experiences more than materials. If you ask Dad, he’d agree that time with his family would top his list. So ditch the “World’s Best Dad” mug and check out…
OTTO Maine Brew Bus Delivery
A video produced by our friends at OTTO Portland about their recent tour aboard The Maine Brew Bus.
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: Dan Keller
In the next edition in the Three Days in Portland, Maine series, our Operations Coordinator Dan Keller shares his thoughts on all the fun to be had in and around Maine’s largest city. Ahhh, sweet vacation in Portland! Soak it in, you lucky dog. It’s time for a little well-earned R&R. Before departing on your trip to Maine’s largest city, you might want to have some ideas of great places to go. I’ve compiled a list of cool spots that are true favorites of ours around Greater Portland. Day 1: Upon arriving in Portland and getting settled, the first thing I would suggest is to swing downtown to Bard Coffee (185 Middle Street | 207-899-4788) and grab one of the best cups in town. If you’re feeling that you need something a little sweeter, go with the sweet chai for the perfect…