If you’re wondering what to do in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, a beer tasting tour of Bar Harbor microbreweries is a fun way to spend the afternoon, plus you get free beer! Well, free samples of beer. Sure, you could try any of these Bar Harbor beers at a local restaurant or even buy a bottle of beer at a local convenience store, but it beer just tastes better at the brewery! So on your next vacation to Maine, be sure to visit each of these breweries for a free beer tasting tour of Bar Harbor.
Brewery Beer Tasting Tours in Bar Harbor
Atlantic Brewing Company 15 Knox Rd Bar Harbor Maine br>Atlantic Brewing Company began brewing beer in 1991 and has since become the number one beer in the Bar Harbor area. This microbrew has made their home on a restored 19th century homestead and farmhouse. A brewpub tavern and casual BBQ restaurant are on the premises, serving New York Strip steak, pulled pork, veggie burgers, wings, and of course, the full line of Atlantic Brewing Co.’s specialty beers and sodas. The Atlantic Brewing Co. microbrews a variety of ales, “from light and fruity to dark and rich”, including Blueberry Ale, Bar Harbor Real Ale, Island Ginger, Coal Porter, and seasonal specialties. Feel free to bring the whole family because they also makes blueberry soda and root beer. Beer tasting brewery tours of the Atlantic Brewing Co. are available in the summer, from Memorial Day until Columbus Day. Tasting tours are everyday at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00pm. No reservations are needed for small groups, but groups of 10 or more should call in advance. 207-288-BEER(2337)
Brewery Beer Tasting Tours in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Brewing Co 135 Otter Creek Dr Bar Harbor Maine
Bar Harbor Brewing Company was Bar Harbor’s first microbrewery. The brewery only produces 260 barrels of bottled beer each year, including several award winning brews. Thunder Hole Ale beat many more popular brands of beer, including Sam Adam and Newcastle, at Chicago’s World Beer Championship. Cadillac Mountain Stout was chosen as the World Champion Dry Stout in 1995, Bar Harbor Peach is a unique and surprisingly delicious beer. Harbor Lighthouse Ale, True Blue, and Bar Harbor Ginger Brew are also excellent brews. The Bar Harbor Brewing Co asks visitors to contact them by mail, carrier pigeon, or message in a bottle to request a summer beer tasting tour, calling might be a better idea. 207-288-4592
Brewery Beer Tasting Tours in Bar Harbor
Maine Coast Brewing Company 102 Eden St Bar Harbor Maine
The Maine Coast Brewing Company and Jack Russell’s Steak House serve great food and better beer. Maine Coast’s special beer brews are Bar Harbor Gold, Best Brown, Black Irish Style Stout, Eden Porter, Precipice Pale, Jordan Pond Ale, and Wild Blueberry Ale. The restaurant also has a large selection of specialty martinis and wine from Barlett’s Winery in Gouldsboro, Maine. The Maine Coast Brewing Company and Jack Russell’s Steakhouse are open year round. Brewery beer tasting tours are available by appointment in the summer. 207-288-4914
Visit the Maine Brewer’s Guild for a full list of breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs in Maine.
