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Maine 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:…
Read MoreLove & Pride
It’s finally June! A month full of warm weather, campfires, cookouts – the start of Pride Month and its many festivities. Pride Month has been important to me since coming out at the age of 14. I grew up in the relatively small town of Auburn, Maine. Pride celebrations, parties, and parades were where I…
Read MoreGone Fishin’
Have you ever heard the term “secret fishing hole?” It’s a term not thrown around lightly among the die-hard angler community. Mentions of such things often dissipate as quickly as they appear. The term usually carries an aura of mystique, status, and most of all, secrecy. Well as luck has it, I encountered my first…
Read MoreA Sensory of Direction
We all have that one beer; our so-called “Ah-ha!” moment. I remember mine vividly. It was a Russian imperial stout, much like our very own Wicked Dark. Everything about that beer was pleasing to me: the jet-black color, the inch-and-a-half of brown-tinted foam on top, a warm alcohol sensation. It was rich with complex coffee,…
Read MoreFree Jacks with BBG
Wow! As of 2020, Major League Rugby has a New England team: The Free Jacks. Their new home is in Weymouth, Massachusetts. “Okay, John, why all the excitement; are you a rugby fan?” Glad you asked. I grew up in Weymouth and that’s where I started my professional career in the alcohol industry. Weymouth is…
Read MoreA Year in Review: Baxter’s 2019
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…
Read MoreSea to Summit Round 2: The Millinocket Marathon
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…
Read MoreContinuing Our Commitment to Quality: The Warehouse
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…
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