The 20 Most Popular Beers in Maine, According to the People Who Drink Them

Maine’s craft beer industry continues to be one heck of a monster, as breweries statewide continue to impress the masses.

As of this publication, there are over 100 breweries in the state. According to Statista, Maine had the second-highest number of breweries per capita (14.6) in the country in 2023.

This leads to two conclusions: Mainers (and those tourists we love so much) love beer, and they love supporting our wonderful local businesses.

Maine is a Wonderful State for Craft Beer Lovers

This state was built to be a craft beer mecca. The culture, tourism, and support for all things local are essentially the ethos of a craft brewery hotspot. And the numbers don’t lie.

With massive local support and tourism at consistently strong levels, I decided to take a look at BeerAdvocate’s Maine page, which lists the most popular beers in the state. I wanted to get a sense of what the “outsiders” (and Mainers, of course) think are the best styles, breweries, and flavors.

I must say, it’s a solid list. Of course, it’s no surprise that it’s peppered with the usual suspects like Allagash, Bissell Brothers, and Maine Beer. However, there are a few cameos from Foundation Brewing, Marshall Wharf, Oxbow, and Tributary.

It’s also not surprising to see a heavy variety of IPAs on the list. The polarizing style has been on an upward trajectory for years and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Many other varieties can be found on the list, but none as prevalent as the hoppy pale ales.

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Below, you’ll find the rankings. I used BeerAdvocate’s “User Rankings,” which are based on reviews.