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A City Where Pizza Thrives

People sharing pizzas and a beer flight at a tabletop meal, one hand reaching for a slice over two large pepperoni pizzas and side dishes in a casual setting.

Portland, Maine, is often celebrated for its lobster rolls and craft beer, but its pizza scene has quietly become just as compelling. In a compact coastal city where culinary ambition…

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The Rise of a Beer City by the Sea

A cozy, rustic bar with wooden floors and furniture, a counter displaying colorful menus, posters on the walls, and warm ambient lighting. Stairs and large windows are visible in the background.

Portland’s brewing culture didn’t emerge overnight. Like many American cities, it rode the wave of the late-20th-century craft beer movement—but with a distinctly New England character. Old warehouses and industrial…

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A Portland Grub & Pub Crawl

Outdoor patio with metal tables and chairs under large blue "SHIPYARD" umbrellas. Two people enjoy a beer at a table, with views of the street, parked cars, trees, and water in Maine in the background.

Begin your day at $3 Dewey’s, a beloved Portland institution known for its casual atmosphere and hearty fare. Enjoy a classic breakfast or brunch and perhaps a mimosa to fuel up…

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What’s the Most Essential Ingredient in Beer?

Girl enjoying Shipyard American Pale Ale on the water

Hops get all the glory. Sure, malted grain is a central character. Adjuncts make our tastebuds explode, and beer wouldn’t be beer without yeast. But like a film director behind…

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Beaches We Love

Maine is renowned around the world for its coast. What you may not know is that it’s not just rocky cliffs, smashing surf, and tall pine trees. Maine has some…

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Earn Those Backpack Beers

Best Hikes in Maine

Lace up those boots. Pack the trail mix, maps, water, and a couple of summit beers (we recommend Shipyard’s Finder Session). Maine is packed full of incredible hikes; whether it’s…

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Best Places to Get a Lobster Roll In Portland

Through all that gastronomical journeying, we’ve found that there is no pairing quite like a Shipyard Summer Ale and a classic Maine lobster roll. We must’ve enjoyed that combo hundreds…

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