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Brewing in 2019 was exciting, difficult and rewarding all in one breath. Exciting was the recognition by Maine’s historical society.  The difficult was competing in a saturated market that has turned to clear products. Rewarding was the achievements and milestones we hit.  This was our most dynamic year as a company: our Founder retired, we…

Of all the marathons in the country, the Millinocket Marathon has emerged as one of the most unique and well-purposed races out there. The brainchild of local marathon legend Gary Allen (whose accolades speak for themselves), the Millinocket Marathon is a race based on the principles of philanthropy, camaraderie, and preserving Maine’s identity. This free…

Over the last couple of years, we’ve taken a lot of time getting to know the farmers that grow the ingredients that go into our brews. We live by the saying that ‘you can make a bad beer from good ingredients but not the other way around’. So, when you make as much beer as…

In the spring of 2018, the Baxter team turned several dreams into reality. We launched our first 16 oz stickered can by making a beer for a cause that we loved: the MHT IPL that financially supports the operation and maintenance of the Maine Huts & Trails system in Carrabassett Valley. It’s hard to say…

On Wednesday, October 9, Baxter Brewing will be sponsoring Marathon Sport’s weekly group run in Cambridge. We’re looking forward to a crisp Fall night where we can rack up 3-5 miles before ending at Cambridge Commons for a round of Baxter beers. As a runner I know if there’s one thing we like more than…

Thomas Edison once said, “to invent you need a good imagination and a pile of [hops]” So, with that being said let us introduce Hop SCIENCE! This “new” brew comes in place of last years rendition due to a “friendly letter” from another brewery… But, like all great creators, we don’t let small roadblocks stop…

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Ten pounds of fun in a five-pound bag’? That would be a good way to describe how we have been packing our system with malt for the last eight years. When Baxter bought our beautiful brewhouse from Ninkasi Brewing in Eugene, the intention was always to brew big, flavorful…

One of Baxter’s core missions has always been to make the best beer you can find everywhere, that you can take anywhere. Sometimes, though, it’s about a making a beer for a very special somewhere. That’s why when we had the opportunity to celebrate two of Maine’s most iconic communities, Bar Harbor and Millinocket, we…