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Along the Trails & On the Ice – WeGo Episode 2
Our friends Kat Englishman and Carolyn Brady are off on another epic Maine Adventure. This time they head to Millinocket for a day of snowmobiles and ice fishing. Add some celebratory dancing and cold Stowaways along the way, and you may find yourself having the perfect Maine day! To learn more about WeGo and…
Read MoreHut on the Trail
My hope for humanity is that everyone in this world, at some point in their life, have a singular moment outdoors where they fully appreciate the vastness of nature and their place in it. I believe moments like these can be humbling, if not inspirational, and are a crucial part of the human condition. But…
Read MoreStronger Like the Wolf
Gray Wolves are known to precede their hunts with group ceremonies that include standing nose-to-nose while wagging their tails. And despite common myth, they do not howl at the moon, but rather at each other. This is done to assemble the pack, warn their dens, and locate each other in storms and unfamiliar territories. The…
Read MoreTen 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 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…
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