Tag Archives: Penobscot Bay Brewery

14 Breweries lined up for inaugural brewfest in Old Town

I’ll be honest, when I heard the Old Town Elks Club was hosting a brewfest I was a bit skeptical, it seems everyone is attempting a brewfest these days, but I paid the Elks a visit recently to find out what they are planning and this festival seems to have potential. The Brewfest is happening […]

Pairings in Winterport – The intersection of beer, wine and food

I recently had the opportunity to sit down for a meal at Pairings in Winterport, Pairings is the food component of the Winterport Winery and Penobscot Bay Brewery. The event I attended was their monthly beer/wine dinner with a summer theme. With Pairings, owners Mike and Joan Anderson have created a space where fine food […]

Coastal brewery crawl just one option for a Maine daytrip

My wife and I took the kids on a coastal car car ride last weekend, it’s an opportune time as businesses are opening back up for the season and tourist season isn’t in full swing yet. We made a morning run to Owls Head for the lighthouse and transportation museum and then headed back up […]

Free beer for racers in 5k supporting local fire department

The Winterport Are Business Association is hosting a fun event for fans of craft beer and running in the Greater Bangor area in support of the Winterport Fire Department. The Pants on Fire 5K Beer Run/Walk will be taking place on Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Abbot Park, Winterport, Maine. The 5K Run/Walk includes some […]

Coaster Critique: The Winnah 2013

Name: The Winnah 2013 Brewed By: Penobscot Bay Brewery Style: Chocolate Milk Stout ABV: 5.4% Purchased: Nocturnem Draft Haus   This Year’s Maine Homebrewers Competition winning beer was brewed by Dave Rocker, this stout was brewed with cacao nibs and lactose, a non-fermentable sugar that adds sweetness to the final product. Pours deep black, barely […]

Coaster Critique: NDH/Penobscot Bay Kugels Bier

Name: Kugels Bier Style: Altbier Brewed by: Nocturnem Draft Haus in Collaboration with Penobscot Bay Brewery ABV: 4.8% The recipe for this beer was put together by Steve Padgett of Nocturnem Draft Haus; this beer was brewed specifically for their Oktoberfest Celebration. Kugels Bier is a deep brown color with crimson highlights and a thin […]

BDN Maine Garden Show and Spring Fling Beer Garden

I spent this Saturday (4-7-2013) afternoon at the BDN Maine Garden Show & Spring Fling. I’ve been to the Garden Show in the past but it’s been a few years, things have definitely changed. This year the Garden Show is presented by the Bangor Daily News, the show is spread out more this year which […]