This is one the most-asked questions in our tasting room. Is it ok for cold beer to warm up? Will that affect the flavor? Shouldn’t I just buy warm beer if I have a long drive home? We’re happy to report that letting cold beer come to room temperature has no effect on its flavor.

In the brewing business, buying locally often isn’t feasible. In Maine, the climate has always been right for growing grain, but the infrastructure just hasn’t been sufficient to meet our needs. Much to our delight, we’ve recently seen a steady and substantial increase in the amount Maine-grown and malted grains. 

This blog is part 2 of our Quality Control series.   Brewing memorable beer requires artistry and imagination—just not on the brew day itself.

About twenty minutes northwest of Portland lies Sebago Lake. Beyond containing the main ingredient in our beer, it provides water for the entirety of Portland. In the interest of learning more about this vital water source, we went out with Laurel and Steve of the Portland Water District, on a tour of the lake itself.