Posts by baxterstg
Ten Years Strong
I will never forget the day my best friend, Kathy, gave me those four can-shaped beer glasses. They were from a brewery founded by a fellow Edward Little High School graduate. It was 2011, and I was living in New York. Kathy and I’s friendship began in childhood, and she knew the pride I had…
Read MoreThe Year in Review
In a refrain throughout his rock musical, RENT, playwright Jonathan Larson asked, “how do you measure a year?” Day by day seems the most appropriate answer for 2020. For most of us this was a year of unprecedented change and challenge. Since March, our collective calendars have been riddled with devastating obstacles and unanswerable questions.…
Read MoreDuel Perspective
To be an exercise in duality is sort of a tactful way of saying “I am having a personality crisis.” Thankfully we are just talking about beer. That said, if you love beer (and around here we do), there are trends, nuances, and labels that can either elate or weigh heavily on the mind. Take…
Read MoreRivers & Roads
Kennebec means slow moving body of water in Abanki, which I thought ironic as I watched my canoe fill with water. It was Day One of a three-day canoe trip I had planned for my girlfriend and I. The Kennebec River was to supposed to be the perfect escape from the stress of COVID-19 and…
Read MoreWhole Lager Love
Hey, I’m Becca; Baxter’s new Territory Sales Manager in NH & VT! I am a craft beer nerd who has worked on the packaging line, in sales, and at tasting rooms for a few breweries. I have watched people brew many different styles of beer. Today I want to talk about lagers! I would like…
Read MoreCUT HERE
Cutting and splitting firewood is a normal part of many New Englanders’ lives. In particular Maine has a rich history of storied lumberjacks. Up until the COVID-19 pandemic it had no part in mine. Growing up asthmatic, wood burning wasn’t even an option in my household. Even visiting homes that used wood for heat would…
Read MoreBeach Blonde
Maine abounds with nature and wonder, from peaks to beaches. Here at Baxter we celebrate all these wonders through our beers. Our passion is focused on preserving these marvels. Baxter Brewing has teamed up with the Maine State Parks to do exactly that. Enter Popham Beach Honey Blonde. Popham Beach Honey Blonde is a subtle…
Read MoreMaine State Parks, We Love You!
Whether you grew up in Maine, are from away, or just visited, there is a good chance that you’ve experienced one of Maine’s State Parks. My foray into the state parks began at a young age, and was typically tied to public school field trips. I have vivid childhood memories splashing around in the shallow…
Read MoreThe Hole Family
From an early age, my dad taught me that the approach shots were just as important as the rest of your game. As your irons get dialed in these strokes become natural and often the most rewarding. My father is not a man of big analogies or long sit-down talks. Only now as I sit…
Read MoreJust Gopher It!
If you ever enjoyed our original, heavy–hitting Double IPA, Bootleg Fireworks, you can imagine how difficult it was to even attempt to fill its shoes. Not only was Bootleg heralded for its complex flavor profile, its distinct label was celebrated from the northern reaches of Aroostook County to the south shore of Massachusetts. In its stead we needed a beer equally as explosive in both flavor and concept. Enter Gopher It:…
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