Allagash Brewing

As Mainebiz gets ready to celebrate 2026’s Business Leaders of the Year for their accomplishments and contributions to Maine’s economy, we checked in with some of last year’s honorees to ask about their leadership advice for this year’s winner

Allagash Brewing Co. is rolling out three new products as a growing number of drinkers seek alternatives to beer.

The gathering will be held Friday, March 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland.

Allagash Brewing Co. used more than two million pounds of Maine-grown grain in 2025, marking a major milestone in the Portland-based brewer's long-standing commitment to Maine agriculture.

The Maine companies were honored across four categories: beer, chocolate, coffee and condiments. 

Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, said that tariffs will cost the Portland-based business more than $300,000 this year.

A total of 143 companies have been named to this year's list of the "Best Places to Work in Maine."

Opening day for the Bungalow, a new tap room at the Downs mixed-use development, will be Aug. 2.

To find out what gigs people envy most, a career site asked more than 3,000 respondents to name the most sought-after careers in each state.

Maine's largest brewer, based in Portland, will open a second taproom at 10 Market St. in the Downs mixed-use development.