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Answering the Call
Within the craft beer industry, between brewers, we are a lot like schoolmates: interacting with each other as colleagues, collaborators and competitors, depending on the situation. In this analogy, one of the upperclassmen, who we all look up to, is Sierra Nevada. They are one of the guys who shows the underclassmen what they might…
Read MoreThe Beer/Wine Hybrid Prevails
When I developed the Prost Secco concept, it represented the opportunity to add a very personal narrative into the Craft Beer story. When we made the beer as a production team, it offered the chance to challenge ourselves creatively and technically to execute a beer that was simultaneously exciting and subtle. When the beer enjoyed…
Read MoreFrom Civil War uniforms to Double IPAs
For over 150 years, The Bates Mill Complex in Lewiston, ME has served as a manufacturing and production hub for much of Maine and New England. In the 1850’s, an entrepreneur from Boston named Benjamin Bates identified the plot along the Androscoggin River as a perfect site for the future mills. The nearby Great Falls…
Read MoreWill Run for Beer…
Four years ago, and unbeknownst to most, Baxter launched a quiet little project aimed at bridging the gap between outdoor enthusiasts and craft beer. Lots of breweries talk a big game about the confluence of sports and beer, but very few actually act on it. We had a different plan. The project, dubbed Baxter Outdoors,…
Read MoreWinter’s Last Stronghold…
Every year around mid April, when the snow melts throughout Maine and New Hampshire and minds drift from cold to warmer thoughts, there remains a bastion of winter atop New England’s highest peak, Mt Washington. Some of the White Mountains’ steepest and longest ski lines exist in the ravines of Mt. Washington and each year,…
Read MoreMaine Huts & Trails Lager
For as much love as Baxter has for Maine Huts & Trails, we felt strongly about making a beer that really spoke to what this special place means to us. We wanted to draw attention to the diversity of biotypes and activities available to those who take advantage of their excellently thought out and maintained…
Read MoreIntroducing: Prost Secco
When we hired Andrew Sheffield in 2017 as our Director of Brewing, we knew we’d want to put his prior experience in both winemaking and sour beer production to good use as quickly as possible. So when he came to us at a weekly meeting a few months ago with the idea for Prost Secco and…
Read MoreMONUMENTAL
“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…
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