One of the last breweries we visited while in Portland and we were not disappointed. The brewery…read moreis very open, large and has an industrial feel, but a warm atmosphere. The space was warmed by, a variety of plants throughout the space. The ferns are huge and amazing. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating accessible by large garage doors. The staff were very nice and friendly, and offered their opinions on which beers our group would enjoy. They had a large sampling of IPAs, pale ales, lagers, and sours. Our group tried the Austin Street Lagers, Obsolete Vernacular- a mango ale. and a fox street ale, and enjoyed all of them. If in the Portland area. this is a must !

Yet another brewery review from me and another five star! What can I say, I enjoy most breweries…read moreand love seeing the wide variety of them around. If you were unaware Austin Street found their start with their original location in Industrial Way Portland area alongside lots of breweries in the area. I believe my first visit and taste of their beers was around 9 or 8 years ago. Once this location opened up it became the go-to for visiting Austin Street as it's updated and honestly nicer. I enjoyed their first location but let's be real this space is more unique and larger! Been to this spot many a times including earlier today. They still have an industrial feel to the place but have so many plants all around to brighten the spot up. Inside while beautiful I must say the true highlight is during warm weather with their large garage doors open. It also adds tons of additional seating to enjoy the weather too! Staff is always so friendly and ready to pour your drink with a smile. Beer wise they have a large variety including IPAs, pale ales, lagers, and sours. Including a special release each year made for International Women's.For non-beer drinkers don't fret, you can find wine, ciders, seltzers, cocktails, and plenty of non-alcoholic options. They also offer some snacks and frequently have food trucks/carts serving as well. With a lot of events scheduled too, including today that was a Summer Puppy Pool Party so as you can tell they are dog friendly. One of the many amazing breweries in this area of Portland. Well made beers with enough options for everyone to enjoy a drink even non beer fans. A place that supports many good charities/causes and hosts lots of events.

It was our first time coming to Belleflower!…read more Friendly staff. Fun vibe. Great drinks. I absolutely loved the Witches' Chant, which is a sour. It's always a hit or miss for me when it comes to sours and this one did not disappoint! We were able to order food and have it delivered, which was a plus! The space inside is a little small and when they got busy, the place filled up fast. Looking forward to warmer weather and having the outside seating available!

Belleflower is now celebrating their 5th anniversary and I still remember being impressed during…read moreour first visit 5 years ago today. As you likely remember we were still dealing with the dreaded pandemic back then. Belleflower has preserved through that and blown every expectation out the water. You could easily make an argument Belleflower is one of the best if not the best brewery in Portland and Maine in general. They nail the IPAs and all variations of them but also can do every other style very well too! In particular for this celebration of their 5th anniversary they released a fruited sour aged in barrels for around 5 years and a double dry-hopped DIPA and both are incredible well made beers! They almost always have a food truck option nearby including a fan favorite of mine, Ironclad Eats! Today they had Smokin Dads BBQ. If you are a beer lover living in or visiting the area you must visit Belleflower! You will have friendly staff welcoming you and will taste some world-class beers! Enjoy drinking your beers on the patio when the weather allows for it for the best vibes!

Feeling compelled to write this review after my first visit to this brewery because it was such a…read moregenuinely lovely experience. I'm a huge fan of microbreweries, and this one might be among the best in the area, both for its atmosphere and the quality of its pours. From the moment you walk in, you feel transported to a cozy cabin in the woods. The space is small, but the two floors make a big difference for seating so it never felt cramped. It's incredibly inviting. I loved the artwork, the dim lighting, and the overall cabin-in-the-woods vibe. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. They offered me a sample of their German beer, and after the first sip I knew I had to order it, even though I usually go for IPAs. I enjoyed the experience so much that I'm already planning my next visit.

Cozy local brewery in its second year. Byron, who started and owns the brewery with his wife, are…read morecreating a cozy local gem...my favorite type of place...offering a wider selection of beers than some much larger local breweries that mostly have IPAs. I started with old scratch, a chocolate chili imperial stout. This was my favorite of all of their beers and the chili was just a hint, not too much to overwhelm wonderful Coco and vanilla flavors. My wife started with Bellweather, just a light easy drinking lager. I also enjoyed the oatmeal stout, which was brewed with British molasses to give it a richer flavor than one might find in normal stouts. My wife also enjoyed light some a blueberry lemon weisse beer. It's a sour weed out with hints of blueberry and lemon. The hard soda was a good finish - refreshing and tasty - especially enjoyed the lemongrass, cardamom tangerine flavors, but I didn't think it was just a bit too sweet for my liking. The brewery donates a certain amount of profits to local charities, and their customers help choose them - they give each customer a chip, and you put it in one of two bottles for the months chosen charities, and then that determines the proportion each charity gets of the total to be donated - - - - pretty cool I definitely recommend the giant soft pretzel with the beer cheese, nice and hot and goes well with any of the beers The Italian sausage grinder was tasty and good, but I thought that the chicken Parmesan sub was not particularly great - some pretty average chicken tenders were used rather than finding really good chicken tenders or a grilled a chicken breast. Might be worth upgrading this to match the wonderful beers.

Well this was a brewery I could see myself spending more time at or revisiting at some point…read more Credit card only. Local popcorn fantastic Pilsners and lagers. Lots of outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Free parking

We were here for a private event. Nice open space, great outdoor seating. Welcoming staff. Great to…read morehang with friends and family. The event was catered but we didn't partake in the food. My only criticism is they need to dust, a lot of cobwebs that were clearly visible. Other then that I look forward to going back

Several more visits since my last review…read more Some things haven't changed: -- The beers are still great. Swish, Here's to Feeling Good All the Time, Nothing Gold, and Reciprocal are a formidable foursome. At any given time, you can usually get at least two, more often three, sometimes all four. -- You'd be hard pressed (pun intended) to find a better smashburger in Portland, but I'd also put it up against any regularly-offered burger I've had in Portland--smashed or otherwise. I love everything about it, from the high caliber of the beef to the fresh pillowy milk bun to the exhilaratingly strong cure of the bacon to the razor-thin cutting of the vegetables to the execution that gets even a smashburger burger juicy. -- I'm still not crazy about the wings. They have a frozen dinner feel to them. A few things, though, have changed: -- Full service now instead of having to order everything at the bar. That's a plus. -- The place is much more crowded-- including screaming tykes-- on the weekends. Not a plus, but can't fault a place for its own popularity. -- The fries are now the industrial strength coated kind. A big minus and a sad drop off from prior greatness, but better that than from an item off the main cast. -- You can now order beer cans to go from the table rather than having to get in line. A nice convenience. A few things to know: -- It's a surprisingly good option for vegetarians and pescatarians. The veggie burger and the grilled fish sandwich are both much more than solid. -- There's outdoor seating in front of the building and also to the right. -- The bar room to the right of the entrance is adults only, so if those screaming tykes get on your nerves, this is the place to be. -- You can still order beer at the bar if that's your preference over table service. Still a favorite, and the combo of beer, food, and space is tough to beat (Mast Landing and Maine Beer in Freeport are also somewhere in that echelon).

Staying at the new Residence Inn by Marriot across the parking lot made this an easy dinner choice…read morefor our late arrival in Portland at around 7pm. We walked over with our two-year old and were easily seated. They had tons of spaces and our server was very friendly. No entrees come with anything here, so you have to order sides if you want them. Prices are pretty high considering that. We had the tacos, a fresh side salad add chicken, and a beer. Portions were large on the salad and it was fresh and delicious.

Excellent beer and sour selection in a great area of Portland! I loved the pine decor as well. So…read moremany great breweries in the area, but lone tree was a win and recommended by some locals!

First time at Lone Pine. Mellow ambience and service was great! I tried the hard Kombucha and…read moreenjoyed it. Definitely will return again.

I almost don't want to review this brewery because I want it to stay a hidden gem! I hadn't heard…read moreof Fluvial before, but when I saw it pop up on the map while in the area I knew I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did -- it's gotta be one of my favorite breweries in Maine. Definitely top 5. The views here might just be the best in the whole state. You get stunning mountain and hill views, which were especially beautiful during our fall visit. There's plenty of outdoor seating with tables, chairs, fire pits, and even some covered spots. The indoor space is small but cozy. The beer pours were fantastic. The menu was a bit limited, but there was something for everyone. Their NEIPA and DIPA were incredibly smooth, and my partner said his pumpkin ale special was amazing. They also offer food, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the pretzels (3 pieces for $10) and they were delicious. I can't wait to go back.

We are on a New England self-guided beer tour, and Fluvial is stop…read more#4 on day 4, so we have some context for comparison. (How? Small quantities.) What a great surprise. It's off the beaten path, but with a great vista. The beers are fantastic - smooth and flavorful... we are getting sick of bitter IPAs, and the selection here has the hop flavor without the bite. Fluvial hits home runs on several styles, and to top it off, live music that I actually like. What a great place to spend a warm Saturday afternoon!

Fabulous beer in a beautiful setting. Everyone was friendly and we brought a case home with us…read more If you happen to be vegan, I highly recommend the vegan pepperoni pizza. It was great to have that option (Daiya style cheese and a unique mushroom-based pepperoni crumble). It was worth the trip and I hope to visit again.

Bucket List achieved! This place has been on my list of breweries to get to for years! I'm a huge…read morefan of Lunch and wanted to get it at the source. Location- phenomenal spot. Beautifully decorated in the interior and the giant whale skeleton is awesome. Beer is so good which I knew but having it at the source made it even more special. Cons: hard to not spend your life savings at the gift shop. Not really Maine Beers fault, more like my issue :) Service was quick and efficient. Tables were spotless. Really felt like an upscale experience but not in a pretentious way