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    4.0 (1 review)
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    Freedom's Edge Cider

    Freedom's Edge Cider

    4.7(10 reviews)
    21.2 mi•East Bayside

    Portland is great if you're a beer lover. Or a craft spirits lover. But as a cider lover? It's been…read moreunderwhelming over the years, with sugar-forward options created "from away" (Woodchuck, Angry Orchard, Downeast, etc.), being the primary options. Finally, Freedom's Edge has found its way to the city and, if you love real, authentic cider, it's a destination spot (in what's quickly become a trendy, destination neighborhood). Better apples make better cider. That's their saying. And their knowledge of cider history in Maine, and the apple varietals (bittersweet and bittersharp) that grow best here, is impressive, encouraging, and enlightening. The ciders you'll find here are full-bodied and full of interesting flavors. In the spring/summer? Icy cool apple cider slushies. In the fall/winter? Hot mulled cider with spices. All year round? Cider cocktails. What more could you want? Oh, good cider? Sweet or semi-sweet or dry or tart or funky? They've got it all. The tasting room is clean and spacious with plenty of seating options (high tops, tables, couches, etc.) and big, big windows that let the sun just pooooour right in. I do wish the outdoor space was bigger/more inviting (or that there was a rooftop deck), but you can only work with what you have and Freedom's Edge certainly has. The staff here is friendly and patient with questions and suggestions. The bathrooms always, always, always smell good (IYKYK).

    Definitely a go-to place if you enjoy cider. There are quite a few different styles used to produce…read morethe variety of cider, with a unique taste to each. I had the opportunity to try most everything on the menu over a couple of visits and I found all to be of superb quality. The service was excellent - they know their product and were very welcoming. The inside space has a good variety of seating options and games for inside and out (cornhole!). I keep meaning to check out upstairs but that'll have to be next trip. I love the inclusivity and spaciousness of the bathrooms too. It's the attention to detail that makes all the difference - to the cider, to the space, and how staff treats customers. Love this biz!

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    Freedom's Edge Cider - Inside area

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    Inside area

    APRÈS - Outdoor seating

    APRÈS

    4.5(58 reviews)
    21.2 mi•East Bayside
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    We love it here! The…read moreatmosphere is very cool a big garage filled with beautiful plants a lovely fire pit lots of games and comfy alcove seating. The seltzers are not my favorite, but they do accommodate the non-Beer drinking crowd. The two times we have been there. I have opted for slushies as well, which have been fun and beautiful. The service is always great. It is counter service, which at times can get busy, but we have gone early in the day during both of our visits which has been steady but not too busy. Although I prefer my bars to be adult only locations, this spot does tend to have families come out to it.

    Visited for the first time on a rainy Sunday and loved it here! Apres has a beautiful, relaxed…read morevibe, and the abundance of plants, and lights hanging from the ceiling really contributed to a warm atmosphere. Inside seating consists of tables, and beautifully cozy circular booths. Outside seating has a lovely fire pit as well as other seating areas away from the fire. Apres serves gluten-free small bites, and there was a Thai food truck. We weren't hungry so I can't comment on the food. There is also a back room that has cozy seating and is very quiet. Apres also has games on the tables that customers can feel free to play. My huband ordered a cider, which was delicious and not overly sweet. I got a seltzer which was very refreshing and had more flavor than your typical mass produced canned seltzer. Very friendly service here, and we appreciated being able to sample before making a decision. Great experience at Apres!

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    APRÈS - Maple Sunday drink!

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    Maple Sunday drink!

    Side By Each Brewing

    Side By Each Brewing

    4.4(32 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    Came here to try out their new food menu. I heard from coworkers that they used to have a food…read moretruck but now they are making their own food and it is pretty good. I came around 7:30 on a weeknight and it was not super busy. The cribbage group just finished and was heading out-they have lots of social event here which I hope to attend now. I had chicken tenders+fries and a blackberry mule. I thought it was super tasty! I made conversation with the bartender and other people at the bar. Everyone was very friendly and I can't wait to come back. Additionally, they have great holiday decor! Also a couch, books, games, etc. Seems like a great place to meet with friends. Especially since they also do coffee here. Overall super impressed. I wish I came here sooner!

    SXE has been one of my favorite locations to visit ever since moving back to Maine. I've been able…read moreto experience many of their transitions, from brewery and coffee shop, to the roasting of their own coffee beans, to making and serving their own food. My daughter met Santa for the first time here two years ago. I've taken all my guests visiting from out of town here. I've celebrated Father's Day with my dad here and date nights with my husband. I've enjoyed jazz brunch with my kids and girl's days with my friends and sister. When I'm craving a delicious coffee beverage, Side By Each is the first place I think of. Whether I am taking my drink to go or having it at the brewery, it is always well crafted. I most recently had a salted caramel latte and it was splendid along with their cinnamon rolls. I actually visited SXE twice yesterday and on my second visit tried their fried pickles and pretzel appetizer. Both were delicious and the dipping sauce and beer cheese both packed in a great amount of flavor. They also hand cut their fries which adds another level of deliciousness. I always love seeing the same individuals behind the bar serving me and the owner has always been so friendly anytime I interacted with him. When I recently heard that this fantastic location would be closing the first of the year, I would be lying if I said I didn't shed some tears-- this spot will be greatly missed by many and I certainly hope to see SXE out in the community in some capacity in the future or through the continuation of beer brewing and coffee bean roasting. Thanks for everything Side By Each Brewing, you really did it all and you did it all well!

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    Side By Each Brewing - My flight. The best one was the "straight A's American IPA's" the others were good but not my favorites of the night.

    My flight. The best one was the "straight A's American IPA's" the others were good but not my favorites of the night.

    Side By Each Brewing - The first page of their beer menu. They also serve coffee.

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    The first page of their beer menu. They also serve coffee.

    Norumbega Cidery - cideries - Updated September 2026

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