Barreled Souls Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Saco, Maine in July 2014. It was founded…read moreby childhood friends Chris Schofield and Matthew Mills. The two met in elementary school and have been friends ever since. After turning 21, Schofield received a homebrewing kit from his father and started homebrewing. In 2003, he got a job working as the assistant brewer at Federal Jack's brewpub in Kennebunkport. Later, Schofield was hired as the lead brewing consultant for the design and development of the Railroad Seafood Station Restaurant and Brewpub. Meanwhile, Mills worked in the hospitality industry and managed a number of bars and restaurants. He developed a reputation for pairing food, wine, and beer selections with his customers' tastes, interests, and budgets. Mills even opened his own high-end retail wine company. Finally the two friends decided to collaborate and open their own brewery. They opened their modest brewery in the basement of a law office. Unlike other breweries, 100% of Barreled Souls' beer undergoes primary fermentation in oak barrels as opposed to stainless steel tanks. This fermentation system is based off of the Burton Union system, which was a method of fermenting beer developed in England in the 1800's. Although they have a relatively small operation, Barreled Souls has earned a reputation for producing some of the best beers in Maine. I visited Barreled Souls with my older son this summer while my I was spending the week in Maine with my family. Barreled Souls had been on my brewery bucket list for a while. I was surprised to see what a small operation they were, but that was fine with me as I usually prefer smaller breweries. I initially ordered a taster flight which featured "Purple Rain" (Fruited Sour), "No Clean Cups" (Double IPA), "The Mind Flayer" (Imperial Stout), and "Knob Creek Extended BA Nebula" (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine). Every single beer that I sampled was fantastic! The brewery also has their own food truck dubbed "Barreled Souls Burger". I enjoyed their delicious "Bold Brunch" (quarter pound patty topped w/ hash browns, bacon, cheddar cheese & a fried egg) while my son enjoyed the "Tachos" (loaded cheesy tots topped w/ taco beef, jalapeños, onions, black olives, served w/ sour cream & salsa). I was so impressed with the beer that I ordered a second flight that featured "Speakeasy Red Sangria" (Red Wine Barrel-Aged Gose), "The Pineapple Upside Down" (Triple New England IPA), "Vecna" (Imperial Fruited Sour), and "Banana Bread at Work Dude" (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine; collab w/ Abomination Brewing). I was equally impressed with these beers, and I love all of the "Stranger Things" references in the beer names. Before leaving, I purchased a bottle of "Strawberry Jam Stay Puft" (Imperial Stout) to take home. I had an excellent experience at Barreled Souls and I highly recommend them to all serious craft beer aficionados!

When you arrive parking is free just go ahead and go around back of the building. That's the…read moreentrance to Barreled Souls, the front is a law firm. Plenty of space inside and outside the weather today was perfect nice and cool. You can order flights here if you like to try every beer on the digital board. Just write down your number on sheets of paper on a barrel near the bar. Plenty of to go beer too !

Went to Odd by Nature on a whim during our staycation. Immediately were welcomed by both Joseph and…read moreRicardo at the bar. Beer is excellent but most surprisingly was how fantastic the cocktail program was! We loved chatting with them both about their travels, love of drinks and their knowledge of both the industry and the drinks they serve. We are so glad we stopped, it made for such an awesome night and great part of our trip. We will be bringing our friends back to visit very soon!

We loved the pretzels and beer cheese! So good it is now ranked number one in our book…read more I got a the cbd drink with strawberry and my husband got the margarita flight. I got the American burger and my husband got the happy meal. Both were good! The atmosphere was great and the service was friendly! We left saying it was a great energy and we enjoyed our time. Their outdoor seating area was great

** This review is for the event space upstairs**…read more I went to a networking event in the event space upstairs and was very happy with the set up. Lots of space to sit and some comfy couch areas as well. I didn't try any food but it looks like they have some great options. The downstairs has a large bar and garage doors that open up to the outside. The whole inside gets lots of sun and is super pretty. I will be back to try it at a non event.

Truly a hidden gem! Sacred Profane nails the trifecta of great beer, amazing food, and kind staff…read more It's the only spot in the U.S. doing tank-pour lagers, where the beer is suspended from tanks and flows with gravity directly to the luger tap. They serve two types of lager beer AND have an extensive cocktail, wine and shandy list. The lobster roll with smoked trout roe, pierogis, and grilled cauliflower easily count among the best bar food we've ever had. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to accommodate my weird allergy. The vibes are awesome and chill. 10/10 recommend. Pro Tips - Ask about the tank pour setup--it's worth learning about - Plenty of parking in front - Don't miss the lobster roll - Lots of seating inside, outside and upstairs!

Cool industrial factory brewery. Dog friendly and back patio was a much needed escape from all the…read moresun! Had the Luna and the veridian house seltzer on tap for free was soo soo good!

Never been to banded. Love the atmosphere in the Biddeford mill complex. Walk right up to the bar…read moreand grab your favorite banded brewing brew, some ciders and special drinks. Menu shows GF and V but the menu does state that their GF options are fried in the same fryer as other items, so NoT Celiac friendly. Which is a big bummer. Service was quick and friendly!! Maybe a place to grab a drink again in the future. Maybe a dedicated fryer in the future????? Great spot and want to come back in the warmer months to experience the deck area

What a cool place!…read more I've know of Lunch for a while and decided to finally stop by the brewery and it was beautiful inside. We just stopped for some drinks before dinner, and I did indeed get a wine, and it was very yummy. The server was also super friendly and let me try the wine before!

This place is cool! The water feature, mossy walls and giant whale skeleton create such a unique…read moreatmosphere, plus having delicious pizza amidst it all makes for a great evening. I went for the community pizza night to benefit Maine Audubon, and ordered the margherita pizza. For $18 it's a decent size, and super yummy. I ate the whole thing myself, so not a huge pizza, but I was very hungry which helped. The staff were friendly and fun to talk to, and the food came out quick! Bonus points for bathrooms with entire "rooms" for stalls, and feeling very clean. And even more bonus points for an Inciardi Mystery Print machine!

Tucker Man's Brewing Company was a really cool stop. Their beers were legit -- super smooth, good…read moreflavor, and definitely the highlight of the visit. The food was okay overall. We tried the spinach dip and the cheesy flatbread; both were fine, just nothing that really stood out compared to how good the beers were. The vibe inside was chill, and their merch was actually pretty cool -- way better than what most breweries usually have. Definitely worth checking out for the beer and the atmosphere. Food's decent, but the drinks and the overall experience carry the place in a good way. Service was good.

Fun place with good beer flights, beautiful ambiance, and fun food…read more The service was pleasant and prompt. They were out of my favorite Kölsch; the replacement Wild River (a wheat beer) was good. I went with friends and we had 3 flights. We also ordered some pizza, which was good. The dough is made with their own Pale Ale. The beer varies based on your taste. I liked the Wild River and also the Shandy (pale ale with lemonade) the best. The Spice Protocol (lager with orange and jalapeño) had a nice nose to it without much bite. This accessibility was excellent for those rolling with plenty of marked parking and some low tables in addition to the high tops. Worth coming back!

Food was amazing. The service was second to none. The Maple beer was a wonderful find. Had an…read moreamazing time.

Food was great but Gabby our server is what made me write this review!…read more She was so kind and attentive, she was very patient helping me try some of their beer before I decided on a margarita... I didn't eat much of my sandwich as the drink and salad filled me. She was genuinely concerned lol and sat next to me with a look of genuine concern "Is everything okay, tell me, I'll fix it for you" I've never had a server take my wants and needs so personal and it was Awesome! My salad came out with the wrong dressing and I wouldn't let her take it back. I was fine with what they gave me instead. When we left, she gave me a salad to go with the dressing i had asked for! She went above and beyond and makes you feel like you are her only customer! Give that Girl a Raise LOL

Myself and family had a wonderful dinner here! The service was absolutely fabulous! Special…read moreshoutout to Kelsey, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. We started with the fresh calamari appetizer, which was light, crispy, and so tasty, and the fresh pear salad was a refreshing, flavorful start. For my entrée, I had the stuffed lobster with scallops, and it was delish! The lobster was succulent, perfectly cooked, and truly a treat for dinner. It was served with fresh veggies and potatoes. My fiancé and future sister-in-law ordered the "Best of Both Worlds" which was steak and lobster; it was a nice combo, but they both agreed the steak was just okay and didn't really need the chimichurri sauce. My future brother-in-law really enjoyed his haddock entrée....he said it was fresh and well-prepared. We finished the meal by sharing desserts; cheesecake, key lime pie, and chocolate mousse cake, and every bite was yummy! All in all, a great and yummy meal by the water with fabulous service and fresh, delicious food. We'll definitely be back!

The service wasn't bad, but you could tell that they didn't want to be there…read more The food was good, but not great. The price really didn't live up to the hype. We started with bread service and a salad both were good and then I had a filet which was undercooked but no biggie and she had the chicken breast that was ok. The views of the ocean are outstanding.

GFB Scottish Pub is a cool bar. They call themselves a Scottish pub, but you won't find many…read moredifferences from your typical American bar. I don't mean this in a negative way, just a reality. They have some food items that might lean towards Scottish fare, but there are still your traditional American food offerings. All in all a cool place. If you are in the area, check it out.

This place gets 1 star only because you have to pick one if I could I would give negative…read more Wow GFB = Gross F*cking Bar!!! The smell was enough to knock you over. The service was incredible slow. The dirt and dust on the display was incredible. The only thing I ordered was in a bottle with the lid on. The friend I was with started to get sick in the bar from the mold in this place. The ladies room was special. The sign in the stall stated if they found more then one in the stall you would be asked to leave. This pub needs Jon Taffer so no one gets sick!!!

Amazing customer service! We flew in from CA that afternoon and loved talking trade with the staff…read more(my husband works at a brewery in our area). Plenty of seating. I appreciate they let us eat from A Bite of Maine and bring it inside.

Our second time coming to this establishment. First time was during the beginning of the year so a…read morelittle colder and we sat indoors. Today, we were able to sit outside at one of the picnic tables and enjoy a beautiful mid-September afternoon. My husband + I each enjoyed a drink (beer of his choice and a cider for me) and shared the chicken tenders + fries with our kids. Though we just ordered the chicken + fries, food and drink were great. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!