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MONUMENTAL
“We set off into Katahdin Woods and Waters with hopes of finding an original adventure in Maine. Along the way, we were fascinated by the beauty of its land, the remoteness of its wilderness, and the endless potential for outdoor recreation and lifestyle. We hope Monumental inspires others to go experience the monument and…
Read MoreHuge deals in the taproom this week
Stop by the taproom this week for some great specials on merchandise, growlers, and beer. While supplies last!
Read MoreBaxter Outdoors 2017 Trail Running Series in the Books
Last Sunday, Nov 5th, Baxter offered it’s final trail race of the season at Lost Valley in Auburn. 130 racers competed between the 5km, 10km, and 15km course options. Competition was fierce with runners from 8 to 68 years old. The race was followed by Live Music from the Brad Hutchinson Project, unlimited 4oz samples…
Read MoreWelcome, Andrew!
With tremendous growth and innovation; and unparalleled commitment to quality and constant improvement, comes the need to hire greatly. Or so they say. Therefore, we at Baxter Brewing Co. couldn’t be more excited to announce the acquisition of a new Director of Brewing Operations: Andrew Sheffield. Andrew will be joining the Baxter team in May,…
Read MoreNew Positions and new Faces Bolster Baxter Brewing Sales Team
The amount of change the Craft Brewing industry has witnessed in the last two or three years, and the pace with which it’s changing, is completely unparalleled. The Maine/New Hampshire/Massachusetts market alone is now home to more than 200 breweries and it feels like two more will open before you reach the end of this…
Read MoreIntroducing Wicked Dark
In the throes of winter, during the coldest weeks of the year, when the sun goes down around what, lunchtime, we Mainers can’t help but proclaim it’s dark out. Wicked Dark. Bub. So what better time to release Baxter’s biggest beer to-date, Wicked Dark (or, as we pronounce it: Dahk) Imperial Stout; which is arguably…
Read MoreHow do you Baxter?
One of the most fascinating things – as well as one of our biggest points of pride – over the short history of Baxter Brewing has always been seeing all the ways in which you, our loyal, diehard, and hardworking friends and fans enjoy your beer. We’ve received fan-submitted photographs and anecdotes of cans of…
Read MoreHayride Spiced Rye Ale 2016
I realize the thermometer may indicate otherwise, but autumn beers around the craft beer industry are starting to trickle out into the marketplace and our Hayride Autumn Ale, which will start to ship to our wholesalers in the 8 states between Maine and New Jersey this week, is no exception. The similarities, however, between Hayride…
Read MoreIntroducing Per Diem All-Year Porter
One of the requests I’ve received the most during Q&A sessions over the years is to how we go about developing new beers at Baxter. Though theoretically simple, folks are usually surprised at the complexity, and moreover the timeline, of the process. Well, this is as good a time as any to try to explain…
Read MoreBootleg Fireworks Edition 3 – Out Now!
“Bootleg’s back, baby!” has been the mantra constantly circulating the brewhouse these last few weeks. But it’s a shout that wasn’t previously heard ‘round these parts when the weather was this warm. That’s because the first two releases of our most-coveted beer both came out in November, each of the past two years. Sure this…
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