Allagash Podcast: Beer News Galore (S5 E2) PodcastInside Allagash

February 17, 2026

Allagash Podcast: Beer News Galore (S5 E2)

In this, our fifth season of podcasting, we're really hitting a groove. Expect fun conversation,…

Brett Willis

2 Million Pounds of Maine-Grown Grain Inside AllagashPressBlog

January 19, 2026

2 Million Pounds of Maine-Grown Grain

A Journey with Friends If you were to pick up and enjoy an Allagash White,…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Great Big Wins (S4 E9) PodcastInside Allagash

October 31, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Great Big Wins (S4 E9)

We're in the celebratin' mood. It's because we were recently elated, and humbled, to receive…

Brett Willis

Allagash Wins at the Great American Beer Festival 2025 Inside AllagashPressBlog

October 14, 2025

Allagash Wins at the Great American Beer Festival 2025

Photo © Brewers AssociationWe couldn't be more proud of our entire team for a winning…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Ghost Stories 2 (S4 E8) PodcastInside Allagash

October 9, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Ghost Stories 2 (S4 E8)

In this episode, we bring back one of our favorite podcast episode formats from last…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Internshippin’ Out (S4 E7) PodcastInside Allagash

July 11, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Internshippin’ Out (S4 E7)

In this episode, we introduce the world to Ryah, our Social Media & Content Intern.…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Flip It & Sip It (S4 E6) PodcastInside Allagash

June 19, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Flip It & Sip It (S4 E6)

First you flip it, then you sip it. It's that easy to make sure you…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Cleveland Rocks! (S4 E5) PodcastInside Allagash

June 12, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Cleveland Rocks! (S4 E5)

We've got another roundup for you and top billing is the great state of Ohio!…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: All About Allagash Scarborough (S4 E4) PodcastInside Allagash

June 2, 2025

Allagash Podcast: All About Allagash Scarborough (S4 E4)

Our new space in Scarborough—full of food, drink, and good vibes—is rapidly shaping up for…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Tappin’ into Tuesday (S4 E3) PodcastInside Allagash

May 23, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Tappin’ into Tuesday (S4 E3)

We've got a roundup with updates from the ground up. Which is just a way-too-clever…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Sports Talk (S4 E2) PodcastInside Allagash

May 9, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Sports Talk (S4 E2)

Sports! Get your sports, here! We've got baseball. We've got soccer. We've got surfing and…

Brett Willis

The Allagash 2024 B Corp Report B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 30, 2025

The Allagash 2024 B Corp Report

Our 2024 B Corp Report Remember those books where they'd take a cruise ship, slice…

Brett Willis

Allagash Scarborough – Coming July 2025 Inside Allagash

April 29, 2025

Allagash Scarborough – Coming July 2025

Introducing: Allagash Scarborough To continue our mission of creating community through beer, we couldn't be…

Brett Willis

Kickabout Lager – Hearts of Pine Collaboration Beer Inside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 24, 2025

Kickabout Lager – Hearts of Pine Collaboration Beer

Community is as important to us here at Allagash as it is to the Portland…

Brett Willis

Where to Find Allagash White at Citi Field Beer 101Blog

April 15, 2025

Where to Find Allagash White at Citi Field

You’re a Mets fan. You’re an Allagash fan. So where, at Citi Field, do you…

Brett Willis

The Allagash Recycling Co-Op – Five Years In B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashQuality ControlBlog

April 10, 2025

The Allagash Recycling Co-Op – Five Years In

The Allagash Recycling Co-Op turned five this year, and we wanted to provide an update…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Rob Todcast (S4 E1) PodcastBlog

March 6, 2025

Allagash Podcast: Rob Todcast (S4 E1)

It's our 30th Anniversary as a brewery and our 4th Anniversary as a podcast. So…

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Where to Find Allagash in Colorado Blog

February 11, 2025

Where to Find Allagash in Colorado

Where to find Allagash in CO? It is a question we have heard asked. And…

Brett Willis

Where to Find Allagash in Minnesota Blog

February 11, 2025

Where to Find Allagash in Minnesota

Where to find Allagash in MN? It is a question we have heard asked. And…

Brett Willis

Allagash Brewing East End Beach Cleanups B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashQuality ControlBlog

February 7, 2025

Allagash Brewing East End Beach Cleanups

In 2021, we, the folks at Allagash Brewing Company, officially adopted the East End Beach…

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2024 By the Numbers B CorporationInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

January 29, 2025

2024 By the Numbers

The extremely short version: we’re happy to report that we’re continuing to live our values…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Ski House Party (S3 E10) PodcastBlog

December 23, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Ski House Party (S3 E10)

You love it, you really love it. We’re talking about Ski House, our big Belgian-style…

Brett Willis

Where to Find Allagash White at TD Garden Beer 101Blog

November 8, 2024

Where to Find Allagash White at TD Garden

You’re a Bruins fan. You’re a Celtics fan. You’re an Allagash fan. So where, in…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Real Spooky Stories (S3 E9) PodcastBlog

October 25, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Real Spooky Stories (S3 E9)

Thrills. Laughs. And spine-tingling tales. In honor of Haunted House, our seasonal-favorite dark hoppy ale,…

Brett Willis

Official Brewery Partner of the Portland Hearts of Pine Inside Allagash

October 7, 2024

Official Brewery Partner of the Portland Hearts of Pine

We're proud to announce that we've signed on as Official Brewery Partner to Maine’s debut…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: For the Love of Lager (S3 E8) PodcastBlog

September 17, 2024

Allagash Podcast: For the Love of Lager (S3 E8)

With the arrival of Allagash Lager, our easy-drinking, crisp, and refreshing new release, we wanted…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Hazy Days (S3 E7) PodcastBlog

August 12, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Hazy Days (S3 E7)

We got some pretty amazing comments when we announced the release of our Hazy IPA.…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Introducing Allagash Hop Water (S3 E6) PodcastBlog

July 9, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Introducing Allagash Hop Water (S3 E6)

Are you looking for a zero carb, zero calorie, zero alcohol, carbonated drink that combines…

Brett Willis

Our Beer and Food Pairing Guide Beer-pairing, recipes, and moreRecipesBlog

June 25, 2024

Our Beer and Food Pairing Guide

Pairing wine and food is a well-known, and genuinely delicious activity. But did you know…

Brett Willis

Where to see a Moose in Maine Visit MaineBlog

June 19, 2024

Where to see a Moose in Maine

The majestic, the mysterious, the mammoth Maine moose. Where can you see one for yourself?…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Scenic Drives in Maine Visit MaineBlog

June 14, 2024

Our Favorite Scenic Drives in Maine

A nearly ubiquitous view of Maine, experienced by Mainers and visitors alike, is our beautiful…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Competitions, Judging, and Award-Winning Beers (S3 E5) PodcastBlog

May 22, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Competitions, Judging, and Award-Winning Beers (S3 E5)

Allagash White is the most-awarded wheat beer in the world. And as of its silver…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Maine Islands to Visit Visit MaineBlog

May 22, 2024

Our Favorite Maine Islands to Visit

The scenic and much-lauded Maine coastline would not be so scenic, and much less lauded,…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Beaches in Maine Visit MaineBlog

May 15, 2024

Our Favorite Beaches in Maine

Maine’s iconic rock-strewn coastline exists, certainly. But there also happens to be an abundance of…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Disc Golf Courses Near Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

May 9, 2024

Our Favorite Disc Golf Courses Near Portland, Maine

Of all outdoor sports, there are probably none that combine leisure and competition as well…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Easy Hikes around Midcoast, Maine Visit MaineBlog

May 3, 2024

Our Favorite Easy Hikes around Midcoast, Maine

Sandwiched between the southern coastal towns of Maine and the Downeast coast up north, you…

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Our Favorite Easy Hikes around Downeast, Maine Visit MaineBlog

May 2, 2024

Our Favorite Easy Hikes around Downeast, Maine

When one hears the words “downeast” and “hiking” in the same sentence, most think one…

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Allagash Podcast: The #1 Thing to do in Portland, Maine (S3 E4) PodcastBlog

April 23, 2024

Allagash Podcast: The #1 Thing to do in Portland, Maine (S3 E4)

We're lucky to be living in a city with a ton, ton, ton, of amazing…

Brett Willis

The Allagash 2023 B Corp Report B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 9, 2024

The Allagash 2023 B Corp Report

It's that time again: the release of our yearly Benefit Corporation Report. This single report…

Brett Willis

Insider’s Summer Weekend Itinerary: Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

March 26, 2024

Insider’s Summer Weekend Itinerary: Portland, Maine

If you’re coming to Portland, Maine, this summer, we have some suggestions. As people that…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Behind the Scenes with Tours and Tastings (S3 E3) PodcastBlog

March 25, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Behind the Scenes with Tours and Tastings (S3 E3)

What do we have in store for you when you come by our brewery for…

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Reduce, Reuse, Re-Sticker – House Series Tap Handles B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashBlog

February 28, 2024

Reduce, Reuse, Re-Sticker – House Series Tap Handles

The dilemma: we had ordered a few too many tap handles.  In the beginning, it…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Deep Dive into Berry Wine (S3 E2) PodcastBeer 101Blog

February 16, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Deep Dive into Berry Wine (S3 E2)

You in the mood to geek out on wine making? Well, you better be if…

Brett Willis

Allagash White Homebrewing Clone Recipe Beer 101

February 16, 2024

Allagash White Homebrewing Clone Recipe

Brew it Yourself. Because we're all about the love of brewing here at Allagash, we…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Collabs, Seasonals, and Wine, Oh My! (S3, E1) PodcastBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

February 9, 2024

Allagash Podcast: Collabs, Seasonals, and Wine, Oh My! (S3, E1)

In the triumphant return of From Maine, With Love for Season 3, we dive into…

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Being There for Our Community B CorporationInside AllagashPhilanthropy

February 8, 2024

Being There for Our Community

Part of our brewery’s mission is to build community. To do so, we donate 1%…

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2023 By the Numbers B CorporationInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

January 24, 2024

2023 By the Numbers

One of our favorite yearly traditions is the exercise of putting this list together. We…

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Unexpected, but Awesome, Winter Activities in Maine Visit MaineBlog

January 10, 2024

Unexpected, but Awesome, Winter Activities in Maine

Winter activities in Maine can seem pretty straightforward, right? You’ve got your skiing, riding, sledding,…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Sledding Hills around Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

January 9, 2024

Our Favorite Sledding Hills around Portland, Maine

Think all that Portland, Maine, has to offer is delicious food, a scenic coastline, welcoming…

Brett Willis

Allagash White is the most-awarded Wheat Beer in the world Beer 101Inside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

October 25, 2023

Allagash White is the most-awarded Wheat Beer in the world

It’s a big claim, we know. But it's true: Allagash White is indeed the most-awarded…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Rainy Day Activities in Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

October 20, 2023

Our Favorite Rainy Day Activities in Portland, Maine

It’s raining, it’s pouring, life is feeling boring. Well, it doesn’t have to if you…

Brett Willis

Local’s Guide to Maine: Reid State Park Visit MaineBlog

October 20, 2023

Local’s Guide to Maine: Reid State Park

As folks that live and work here in Maine, we have some opinions about the…

Brett Willis

Local’s Guide to Maine: Higgins Beach Visit MaineBlog

October 2, 2023

Local’s Guide to Maine: Higgins Beach

This spot just south of Portland, in Scarborough, is a true gem of the Maine…

Brett Willis

Allagash Awarded at Great American Beer Festival 2023 B CorporationInside AllagashQuality ControlBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

September 28, 2023

Allagash Awarded at Great American Beer Festival 2023

We couldn’t be more proud of our team. Because of their hard work and passion,…

Brett Willis

Local’s Guide to Maine: East End Beach Visit MaineBlog

September 22, 2023

Local’s Guide to Maine: East End Beach

Maine is home to more beaches than we can count. Luckily, we don’t have to…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Places to View Fall Foliage in Maine Visit MaineBlog

September 14, 2023

Our Favorite Places to View Fall Foliage in Maine

Leaf peeping. Foliage fancying. Bee-lining for the treeline. Its a pastime of tourists and locals…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Sightseeing Spots around Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

August 30, 2023

Our Favorite Sightseeing Spots around Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine—yep, the east coast one—is where we call home. And while we feel lucky…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Easy Hikes near Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

August 28, 2023

Our Favorite Easy Hikes near Portland, Maine

You’re near Portland, you want to get out there for a hike, but you don’t…

Brett Willis

Cultivating Community from the Ground Up B CorporationInside AllagashPhilanthropyBlog

August 22, 2023

Cultivating Community from the Ground Up

We’re proud to have worked with our friends at Cultivating Community for over a decade—partnering…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Coastal Day Trips from Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

August 21, 2023

Our Favorite Coastal Day Trips from Portland, Maine

You’re visiting Portland (or perhaps you live here (hi neighbor!)) and you’re hoping to get…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Places Around Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

August 18, 2023

Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Places Around Portland, Maine

Those of us with kids, both the young and not-so-young kind, are always looking for…

Brett Willis

Our Favorite Dog-Friendly Spots around Portland, Maine Visit MaineBlog

August 18, 2023

Our Favorite Dog-Friendly Spots around Portland, Maine

Traveling with a furry friend can create unforgettable memories. Buuuuuut, on the flipside, some places…

Brett Willis

Our New B Corp Score: 104.0 B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

July 19, 2023

Our New B Corp Score: 104.0

B Corp certification is, in a word, involved. We’re required to audit nearly every facet…

Brett Willis

Allagash podcast: Keeping our Water Source Clean (S2 E6) Podcast

July 14, 2023

Allagash podcast: Keeping our Water Source Clean (S2 E6)

Since we started in 1995, every single Allagash beer has been brewed with water that…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Crowns & Hops Collaboration (S2 E2) Podcast

June 22, 2023

Allagash Podcast: Crowns & Hops Collaboration (S2 E2)

In this episode, Rob Tod, our founder, and Brett, our hopefully enjoyable host, chat with…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: Helping Immigrant Women Find their Voice in Maine (S2 E3) Podcast

June 15, 2023

Allagash Podcast: Helping Immigrant Women Find their Voice in Maine (S2 E3)

Claudette Ndayininahaze came to America as an executive with 15 years of experience in the…

Brett Willis

Allagash Podcast: The Brewery Lab (S1 E6) Podcast

June 15, 2023

Allagash Podcast: The Brewery Lab (S1 E6)

Breweries have a lab? For science? You bet. And we got to chat with Zach…

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The Allagash 2022 B Corp Report B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 17, 2023

The Allagash 2022 B Corp Report

To follow through on our dedication to transparency, we publish this detailed, yearly Benefit Corporation…

Brett Willis

Wild Ales For Spring Inside AllagashBeer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

April 13, 2023

Wild Ales For Spring

Article by: Stephanie Grant Images: Ali Lamoureux There’s something magical about the transformation from winter…

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Brewing with over 1 Million Pounds of Maine-Grown Grain B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashQuality ControlBlog

March 31, 2023

Brewing with over 1 Million Pounds of Maine-Grown Grain

Back in 2016 our founder, Rob, decided to make a pledge: by 2021, we’d be…

Brett Willis

Creating our ideal IPA Beer 101Inside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

January 23, 2023

Creating our ideal IPA

We wanted to create our first year-round IPA. And given the range of flavors you…

Brett Willis

2022 By the Numbers B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

January 13, 2023

2022 By the Numbers

That’s it, another year in the books. 2022 was filled with progress on the front…

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Seeing Stars – AMC’s North Maine Woods are Dark Sky Certified B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashBlog

December 19, 2022

Seeing Stars – AMC’s North Maine Woods are Dark Sky Certified

When 80% of the world’s population looks up at night, their view of the stars…

Brett Willis

Step-By-Step – How to Throw a Beer & Dinner Party Inside AllagashBeer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

November 16, 2022

Step-By-Step – How to Throw a Beer & Dinner Party

Article by Stephanie Grant, Pictures by Ali Lamoureux Even before I could throw dinner parties,…

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The Allagash Internship Program B CorporationInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

July 12, 2022

The Allagash Internship Program

Over the past several years, we’ve been collaborating with local nonprofit organizations, that help recent…

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Reproductive Health Benefits at Allagash Inside AllagashBlog

June 28, 2022

Reproductive Health Benefits at Allagash

The following is a communication sent to our company's staff after the decision by the…

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How To Create a Green Team at Your Company B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 22, 2022

How To Create a Green Team at Your Company

What is a green team? It’s a group of sustainability-minded individuals within a company that…

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The Allagash 2021 B Corp Report B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 7, 2022

The Allagash 2021 B Corp Report

As part of our commitment to transparency, we publish a yearly Benefit Corporation Report. In…

Brett Willis

More Members, Less Waste – The Allagash Recycling Co-Op’s Second Year B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

March 31, 2022

More Members, Less Waste – The Allagash Recycling Co-Op’s Second Year

In the process of brewing beer, there are certain materials that accumulate. Additionally, these materials…

Brett Willis

Hop-forward, malt-forward, yeast-forward: the myriad flavors of beer Beer 101Blog

March 29, 2022

Hop-forward, malt-forward, yeast-forward: the myriad flavors of beer

What does it mean for a beer to be malt-forward, hop-forward, or even yeast-forward? It…

Brett Willis

Common Beer Terms Beer 101Inside AllagashBlog

February 21, 2022

Common Beer Terms

First and foremost, beer is fun! And delicious! But that doesn’t mean that it can’t…

Brett Willis

Pale Ales vs. IPAs – What’s the difference? Beer 101Blog

February 9, 2022

Pale Ales vs. IPAs – What’s the difference?

Pale ale and IPA (historically called India Pale Ale) are two of the most well-known…

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What is Wort? Beer 101Quality ControlBlog

January 20, 2022

What is Wort?

To answer the question technically, wort is a liquid solution of extracted grains, a sugar…

Brett Willis

2021 By the Numbers B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

January 18, 2022

2021 By the Numbers

This past year has been a significant one for us as a brewery. We hit…

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How we became one of Maine’s best places to work B CorporationInside AllagashPhilanthropyBlog

December 6, 2021

How we became one of Maine’s best places to work

Ten years ago, we sent our employees their first Best Places to Work in Maine…

Brett Willis

The Story Behind Allagash Tripel Beer 101Inside AllagashBlog

October 28, 2021

The Story Behind Allagash Tripel

In 1999, Allagash Brewing Company had three full-time employees and three beers: Allagash White (a…

Brett Willis

The Story Behind Allagash White Beer 101Inside AllagashBlog

September 22, 2021

The Story Behind Allagash White

It’s 1993 and Rob Tod had recently graduated from Middlebury College. While deciding whether to…

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What is a beer style? Beer 101Inside AllagashBlog

August 12, 2021

What is a beer style?

Beer styles are meant to give you an idea of what you’re going to experience,…

Brett Willis

Flip it & Sip it Beer 101Blog

June 17, 2021

Flip it & Sip it

To say the important part first: if you have a bottle or can of Allagash…

Brett Willis

How We’re Addressing the Issue of Sexual Harassment in Craft Beer Inside AllagashBlog

May 21, 2021

How We’re Addressing the Issue of Sexual Harassment in Craft Beer

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The Benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashQuality ControlBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

May 13, 2021

The Benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility

UPDATE 7/15/21 - We couldn't be happier to say that Maine is now the first…

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The Allagash 2020 B Corp Report B CorporationSustainabilityPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

April 7, 2021

The Allagash 2020 B Corp Report

In 2019, we became a certified B Corp and the first benefit corporation in the…

Brett Willis

What is Spontaneously Fermented Beer? B CorporationBeer 101Blog

March 17, 2021

What is Spontaneously Fermented Beer?

You may have heard your fellow beer drinkers buzz about “spontaneously fermented” beers. So what…

Brett Willis

If you like Wheat Beers, Give These Other Styles a Try Beer 101Inside AllagashBlog

March 12, 2021

If you like Wheat Beers, Give These Other Styles a Try

Ah, wheat beers. Light, refreshing, and citrusy, but also full-textured, spicy, often creamy. Wheat beers…

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How to start building sustainability practices for any brewery B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashQuality ControlBlog

March 1, 2021

How to start building sustainability practices for any brewery

If we’ve learned one thing about sustainability, it’s that many small choices add up to…

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2020 By the Numbers B CorporationInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

January 6, 2021

2020 By the Numbers

In this post, we wanted to pause and take a look back at what 2020…

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What’s an Imperial Stout? Beer 101Blog

November 18, 2020

What’s an Imperial Stout?

The term “imperial” simply refers to a big beer, both in terms of flavor and…

Brett Willis

How to Tap a Keg Beer 101Most PopularBlog

October 30, 2020

How to Tap a Keg

Our guess is that you searched this on your phone and have a keg sitting…

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Honoring the Heritage of our Name B CorporationInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

October 12, 2020

Honoring the Heritage of our Name

As we look back upon the first year of our partnership with Nibezun, we're excited…

Brett Willis

Is a Tripel three-times something? – What is a Tripel Beer Beer 101Blog

October 6, 2020

Is a Tripel three-times something? – What is a Tripel Beer

What exactly is tripled in a tripel? The short answer is, technically nothing! The style’s…

Brett Willis

Beers to Pair with Sushi Beer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

September 1, 2020

Beers to Pair with Sushi

Sushi is a delicate food. Its portions, ingredients, and even the culture surrounding it all…

Brett Willis

I like IPAs. What other beer should I try? Beer 101Blog

August 20, 2020

I like IPAs. What other beer should I try?

At this point in time, the most widely available style of craft beer is the…

Brett Willis

Beer to Pair with Burgers Beer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

August 12, 2020

Beer to Pair with Burgers

The prevailing culinary wisdom here in America is that burgers pair best with hoppy beers.…

Brett Willis

The Best Oyster and Beer Pairings Beer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

July 30, 2020

The Best Oyster and Beer Pairings

Oysters and beer are a remarkable pair. The brine from the oyster not only complements…

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Why is it named Allagash White? Beer 101Blog

June 19, 2020

Why is it named Allagash White?

Since 1995, we’ve brewed Allagash White, our flagship Belgian-inspired wheat beer with coriander and Curaçao…

Brett Willis

What makes a crisp beer crisp? Beer 101Blog

May 26, 2020

What makes a crisp beer crisp?

Across the brewing industry, one beer descriptor keeps popping up: crisp. It’s used to describe…

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The Allagash 2019 B Corp Report B CorporationInside AllagashBlog

April 29, 2020

The Allagash 2019 B Corp Report

In 2019, we became a certified B Corp and the first benefit corporation in the…

Brett Willis

What is a Pilot System? Beer 101Blog

April 6, 2020

What is a Pilot System?

When it comes to innovating new beer, we rely on every single person that works…

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Beer Fundamentals – What are hops? Beer 101Most PopularBlog

March 25, 2020

Beer Fundamentals – What are hops?

The four main ingredients in beer are malt, water, yeast, and hops. And though many…

Brett Willis

Beer Fundamentals – What about water? Beer 101Blog

March 9, 2020

Beer Fundamentals – What about water?

In any beer you’ve ever enjoyed, 85%-95% of it was water. Arguably, water could be…

Brett Willis

Beer Fundamentals – Beer has yeast in it? Beer 101Blog

March 2, 2020

Beer Fundamentals – Beer has yeast in it?

Next to brewing, the most important part of a beer’s life cycle is fermentation. Like…

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Beer Fundamentals – What is Malt? Beer 101Blog

February 20, 2020

Beer Fundamentals – What is Malt?

Unless you’ve homebrewed or have read a lot about the technical side of brewing, we’d…

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What is Dry Hopping vs. Wet Hopping? Beer 101Blog

February 4, 2020

What is Dry Hopping vs. Wet Hopping?

What is the difference between dry hopping or wet hopping a beer? Luckily, the answer…

Brett Willis

5 Beer Styles to Help You Navigate Any Craft Beer Menu Beer 101Blog

January 17, 2020

5 Beer Styles to Help You Navigate Any Craft Beer Menu

Scanning the beer menu at a craft beer bar can feel overwhelming. With so many…

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What makes beer bitter? Beer 101Blog

January 9, 2020

What makes beer bitter?

Bitterness. It’s either one element of many in a well-rounded beer or the one thing…

Brett Willis

2019 By the Numbers B CorporationInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

December 30, 2019

2019 By the Numbers

It’s that time of year again: countdown time. For us at Allagash, 2019 came with…

Brett Willis

Ale vs. Lager – what’s the difference? Beer 101Blog

December 6, 2019

Ale vs. Lager – what’s the difference?

Virtually every single beer* you’ve ever enjoyed can be broken into one of two main…

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Tripel vs. Triple IPA Beer 101Blog

November 19, 2019

Tripel vs. Triple IPA

We wouldn’t fault you for thinking these two beer styles were similar. As with so…

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Why rinse a glass before pouring beer into it? Beer 101Blog

November 12, 2019

Why rinse a glass before pouring beer into it?

Here’s the scenario: you order a beer at your favorite taproom. The next thing you…

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What Makes Beer Sour? Beer 101Blog

October 29, 2019

What Makes Beer Sour?

There are a variety of ways to get sour flavor into a beer—and an almost…

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Stout vs. Porter – What’s the Difference? Beer 101Blog

October 25, 2019

Stout vs. Porter – What’s the Difference?

What exactly is the difference between stout and porter? While there are many varieties of…

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Should I put a slice of fruit in Allagash White? Beer 101Inside AllagashBlog

September 27, 2019

Should I put a slice of fruit in Allagash White?

Rob Tod founded Allagash Brewing Company in 1995, and released one beer: Allagash White. And…

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Allagash is a Certified B Corp B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

September 19, 2019

Allagash is a Certified B Corp

Allagash Brewing Company is now a Certified B Corp—strengthening our dedication to use beer as…

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What Makes Beer Hazy? Beer 101Blog

September 12, 2019

What Makes Beer Hazy?

The haze days are upon us. At this point in time, hazy beers are widely…

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Calories in Beer Beer 101Most Popular

July 15, 2019

Calories in Beer

When we’re asked how many calories beer contains, it’s not a simple answer. Depending on…

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What is a Session Beer? Beer 101Blog

June 24, 2019

What is a Session Beer?

Session beer isn’t really a style of beer. "Session” is basically an adjective used to…

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Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing Company, wins James Beard Award Inside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

June 14, 2019

Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing Company, wins James Beard Award

“When I heard my name I was honestly surprised.” This was Rob, our founder/brewer, on…

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Does Beer Expire? Beer 101Most PopularBlog

June 10, 2019

Does Beer Expire?

A question we get often: does beer expire? Short answer, no. Beer isn’t like milk.…

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Bellagash: an Employee Trip to Belgium B CorporationInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

May 29, 2019

Bellagash: an Employee Trip to Belgium

What is Bellagash? The word Bellagash is a portmanteau of “Belgium” and “Allagash.” But what…

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Is it OK to let cold beer warm up? Beer 101Blog

May 14, 2019

Is it OK to let cold beer warm up?

This is one the most-asked questions in our tasting room. Is it ok for cold…

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Enjoy Maine like a Local Visit MaineInside AllagashBlog

May 1, 2019

Enjoy Maine like a Local

We’re lucky to have a plethora of sights, hikes, adventures, and bites all within our…

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What is: a grisette? Beer 101Blog

April 11, 2019

What is: a grisette?

A grisette is a refreshing, low alcohol beer with origins in the Hainaut province of…

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What is: Wheat Beer vs. Witbier vs. Hefeweizen Beer 101Most PopularBlog

February 27, 2019

What is: Wheat Beer vs. Witbier vs. Hefeweizen

An American wheat beer, a witbier, and a hefeweizen.We’ve heard a lot of people ask…

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How to: Go on a Smelting Trip Visit MaineBlog

February 15, 2019

How to: Go on a Smelting Trip

If you’re looking for a winter activity that gets you outdoors, indoors, and fishing at…

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The Journey to One Million B CorporationSustainabilityInside AllagashPhilanthropyBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

February 14, 2019

The Journey to One Million

More than ever in our brewery’s history, we’re using Maine-grown grains to make our beer.…

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What is: Can Conditioning? Beer 101Quality ControlBlog

February 5, 2019

What is: Can Conditioning?

What is can conditioning? Put simply, it helps to carbonate beer. How it works: we…

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Your Guide to Peak Oyster Season Visit MaineBeer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

December 3, 2018

Your Guide to Peak Oyster Season

To celebrate peak oyster season, we wanted to cram everything you needed to know into…

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5 of the Spots that Define Maine Visit MaineBlog

August 28, 2018

5 of the Spots that Define Maine

There’s a lot of Maine to love. We’re lucky to have agriculture, wilderness, food, and…

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The Lake That Makes Allagash SustainabilityInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

November 24, 2017

The Lake That Makes Allagash

About twenty minutes northwest of Portland lies Sebago Lake. Beyond containing the main ingredient in…

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Pairing Beer and Oysters Beer-pairing, recipes, and moreBlog

November 1, 2017

Pairing Beer and Oysters

Why pair beer with oysters? Well, our friend Mike Wiley, the James Beard Award-winning, former…

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What is: Wild Beer Beer 101Blog

September 25, 2017

What is: Wild Beer

What we call wild beer, many other people call "sour" beer. This is purely a…

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What is a White Beer? Beer 101Blog

July 17, 2017

What is a White Beer?

At Allagash we love witbiers, literally translated from Flemish to mean "white beers." Originating in…

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One Million Pounds of Maine-Grown Grain SustainabilityInside AllagashBeer Releases and Brewery NewsBlog

June 9, 2017

One Million Pounds of Maine-Grown Grain

In the brewing business, buying locally often isn’t feasible. In Maine, the climate has always…

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Gueuze and Gose – What’s the difference? Beer 101Blog

May 8, 2017

Gueuze and Gose – What’s the difference?

This post was contributed by Certified Cicerone, Lindsay Bohanske.   One of the best things…

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What is Table Beer? Beer 101Blog

January 10, 2017

What is Table Beer?

Because the style has been growing in popularity, we thought it would make sense to…

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Why Age Coolship Beer in Barrels? Beer 101Blog

December 5, 2016

Why Age Coolship Beer in Barrels?

When talking about spontaneously fermented beer, it’s better to think of the barrel not as…

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How We Brew Coolship Beer Beer 101Blog

November 28, 2016

How We Brew Coolship Beer

Normally, when brewing pretty much any style of beer, there are a couple things you…

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What is a Coolship? Beer 101Blog

November 18, 2016

What is a Coolship?

In the fall of 2007 Rob Tod had an idea. Rob, the founder of Allagash,…

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