October 20, 2023
The Best Rainy Day Activities in Portland, Maine
It’s raining, it’s pouring, life is feeling boring. Well, it doesn’t have to if you…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
September 14, 2023
The Best Places to View Fall Foliage in Maine
Leaf peeping. Foliage fancying. Bee-lining for the treeline. Its a pastime of tourists and locals…
August 30, 2023
The Best Sightseeing Spots around Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine—yep, the east coast one—is where we call home. And while we feel lucky…
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…
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…
August 21, 2023
The Best Coastal Day Trips from Portland, Maine
You’re visiting Portland (or perhaps you live here (hi neighbor!)) and you’re hoping to get…
August 18, 2023
The Most Kid-Friendly Places Around Portland, Maine
Those of us with kids, both the young and not-so-young kind, are always looking for…
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…
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…
April 17, 2023
The Allagash 2022 B Corp Report
To follow through on our dedication to transparency, we publish this detailed, yearly Benefit Corporation…
April 13, 2023
Wild Ales For Spring
Article by: Stephanie Grant Images: Ali Lamoureux There’s something magical about the transformation from winter…
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…
January 23, 2023
Creating our ideal IPA
We wanted to create our first year-round IPA. And given the range of flavors you…
January 13, 2023
2022 By the Numbers
That’s it, another year in the books. 2022 was filled with progress on the front…
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…
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,…
July 12, 2022
The Allagash Internship Program
Over the past several years, we’ve been collaborating with local nonprofit organizations, that help recent…
June 28, 2022
Reproductive Health Benefits at Allagash
The following is a communication sent to our company's staff after the decision by the…
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…
April 7, 2022
The Allagash 2021 B Corp Report
As part of our commitment to transparency, we publish a yearly Benefit Corporation Report. In…
February 21, 2022
Common Beer Terms
First and foremost, beer is fun! And delicious! But that doesn’t mean that it can’t…
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…
January 20, 2022
What is Wort?
To answer the question technically, wort is a liquid solution of extracted grains, a sugar…
January 18, 2022
2021 By the Numbers
This past year has been a significant one for us as a brewery. We hit…
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…
September 22, 2021
The Story Behind Allagash White
It’s 1993 and Rob Tod had recently graduated from Middlebury College. While deciding whether to…
August 12, 2021
What is a beer style?
Beer styles are meant to give you an idea of what you’re going to experience,…
June 17, 2021
Flip, Swirl, Sip – How to pour a perfect Allagash White
To say the important part first: if you have a bottle or can of Allagash…
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…
April 7, 2021
The Allagash 2020 B Corp Report
In 2019, we became a certified B Corp and the first benefit corporation in the…
March 17, 2021
What is Spontaneously Fermented Beer?
You may have heard your fellow beer drinkers buzz about “spontaneously fermented” beers. So what…
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…
January 6, 2021
2020 By the Numbers
In this post, we wanted to pause and take a look back at what 2020…
November 18, 2020
What’s an Imperial Stout?
The term “imperial” simply refers to a big beer, both in terms of flavor and…
October 30, 2020
How to Tap a Keg
Our guess is that you searched this on your phone and have a keg sitting…
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…
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…
September 1, 2020
Beers to Pair with Sushi
Sushi is a delicate food. Its portions, ingredients, and even the culture surrounding it all…
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…
August 19, 2020
Crafted For All – Our Commitment
We’re excited to announce that we’ve made the Crafted for All commitment. Meaning, we’ve dedicated…
August 12, 2020
Beer to Pair with Burgers
The prevailing culinary wisdom here in America is that burgers pair best with hoppy beers.…
July 30, 2020
The Best Oyster and Beer Pairings
Oysters and beer are a remarkable pair. The brine from the oyster not only complements…
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…
June 2, 2020
Taking a Stand Against Racial Injustice
UPDATE - 6/9/2020 As part of our ongoing effort to be allies to the Black…
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…
April 29, 2020
The Allagash 2019 B Corp Report
In 2019, we became a certified B Corp and the first benefit corporation in the…
April 6, 2020
What is a Pilot System?
When it comes to innovating new beer, we rely on every single person that works…
March 25, 2020
Beer Fundamentals – What are hops?
The four main ingredients in beer are malt, water, yeast, and hops. And though many…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
January 9, 2020
What makes beer bitter?
Bitterness. It’s either one element of many in a well-rounded beer or the one thing…
December 30, 2019
2019 By the Numbers
It’s that time of year again: countdown time. For us at Allagash, 2019 came with…
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…
November 19, 2019
Tripel vs. Triple IPA
We wouldn’t fault you for thinking these two beer styles were similar. As with so…
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…
October 29, 2019
What Makes Beer Sour?
There are a variety of ways to get sour flavor into a beer—and an almost…
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…
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…
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…
September 12, 2019
What Makes Beer Hazy?
The haze days are upon us. At this point in time, hazy beers are widely…
June 24, 2019
What is a Session Beer?
Session beer isn’t really a style of beer. "Session” is basically an adjective used to…
June 10, 2019
Does Beer Expire?
A question we get often: does beer expire? Short answer, no. Beer isn’t like milk.…
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…
May 1, 2019
Enjoy Maine like a Local
We’re lucky to have a plethora of sights, hikes, adventures, and bites all within our…
April 11, 2019
What is: a grisette?
A grisette is a refreshing, low alcohol beer with origins in the Hainaut province of…
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…
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…
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.…
February 5, 2019
What is: Can Conditioning?
What is can conditioning? Put simply, it helps to carbonate beer. How it works: we…
December 3, 2018
Your Guide to Peak Oyster Season
To celebrate peak oyster season, we wanted to cram everything you needed to know into…
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…
November 24, 2017
The Lake That Makes Allagash
About twenty minutes northwest of Portland lies Sebago Lake. Beyond containing the main ingredient in…
November 1, 2017
Pairing Beer and Oysters
Why pair beer with oysters? Well, our friend Mike Wiley, the James Beard Award-winning, former…
September 25, 2017
What is: Wild Beer
What we call wild beer, many other people call "sour" beer. This is purely a…
July 17, 2017
What is a White Beer?
At Allagash we love witbiers, literally translated from Flemish to mean "white beers." Originating in…
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…
May 8, 2017
Gueuze and Gose – What’s the difference?
This post was contributed by Certified Cicerone, Lindsay Bohanske. One of the best things…
January 10, 2017
What is Table Beer?
Because the style has been growing in popularity, we thought it would make sense to…
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…
November 28, 2016
How We Brew Coolship Beer
Normally, when brewing pretty much any style of beer, there are a couple things you…
November 18, 2016
What is a Coolship?
In the fall of 2007 Rob Tod had an idea. Rob, the founder of Allagash,…
