Here are 14 Essential Maine Craft Beer Bars, as Recommended by You, the Thirsty Readers

by Tom Minervino Aug 8, 2013, 9:40am EDT

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by Tom Minervino Aug 8, 2013, 9:40am EDT

Novare Res. [Photo: Ted Axelrod]

Last week, Eater Maine asked you readers for the best craft beer bars the state has to offer. Your responses did not disappoint. You commented, emailed and left messages on Facebook, sharing the best spots in Maine to drain a good pint. We took those recommendations and made a map of 14 craft beer bars, stretching from Kittery to Bangor, with plenty of stops in between.

Are there still some good bars we missed? Let us know in the comments.

The Black Birch

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From a commenter: "The selection is eclectic, contemporary, and ever changing. They cover most of the beer styles each evening and get rare brews in too, both international and domestic."

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2 Government St, Kittery, ME 03904

(207) 703-2294

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When Pigs Fly Wood-Fired Pizzeria

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A commenter says the craft beer program is great, with an always-interesting beer rotation: " ... they have some killer brews in storage and sometimes they try to sell out one so they can put another one on because they're so eager to try it themselves! The food is great for the beer too."

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460 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904

(207) 438-7036

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Ebenezer's Pub

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Men's Journal called it "the best beer bar in the world." Good luck finding someone who has been there and disagrees.

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44 Allen Rd, Lovell, ME 04051

(207) 925-3200

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Bray's Brew Pub

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In the Lakes Region, Bray's "has a nice mix of their own brews and some other great brews on tap," writes one reader.

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678 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME 04055

(207) 693-6806

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Pai Men Miyake

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Not a beer bar, per se, but beer aficionados will not be disappointed. The Beer Babe says it "doesn't have an exhaustive list but always a super interesting one with taps not found anywhere else in town."

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188 State St, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 541-9204

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LFK

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The tap list features a good mix of craft beers from Maine and elsewhere. Kegs on deck are also listed so you can plan your next visit.

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188a State Street, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 899-3277

Novare Res Bier Cafe

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It's Portland's beer mecca.

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4 Canal Plz, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 761-2437

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Mama's Crowbar

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A reader says it's "a cozy, friendly space boasting six outstanding taps at any one time and a carefully curated selection of top-notch (all-American craft) bottles."

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189 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

The Great Lost Bear

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It's been serving up a wide variety of beer for 30+ years, since back when "microbrew" was the preferred term for craft beer. Check out the Allagash Alley.

540 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 772-0300

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The Thirsty Pig

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Sausage and beer from folks who know both very well. From a commenter: "Great selection of local craft beers."

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101

(207) 773-2469

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3Crow

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One of the best craft beer selections on the Midcoast.

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449 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841

(207) 593-0812

The Badger Cafe and Pub

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Writes a reader, "For such a small town & place, [they] have a beer selection that any beer geek would be happy to chance upon. Not a ton of taps (6) but the selection is very nice, plus a hand engine for cask when they can get it. Bottle selection is very nice as well."