Rising Tide Brewing Co.

The breweries share similar brewing philosophies, but their beer portfolios are different. Rising Tide focuses on traditional American and European beer styles, Oxbow on farmhouse ales and lagers. 

In a special edition celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mainebiz looks at how the state's businesses and economy have changed over the past three decades. The culinary identity of Portland is one such transformation.

Donations have poured in from Portland-area businesses for the Fahrman Foundation's kickstart auction and raffle this Wednesday at Rising Tide Brewing Co.

David Geary, who died last week at age 78, will long be remembered as the godfather of Maine brewing.

As Maine heads towards summer, Maine craft brewers are releasing seasonal beverages with a fruity twist.

Boosting diversity in the industry is a priority for the new head of the Maine Brewers' Guild, Shea Cusick, who started as executive director of the trade association on May 1.

"I'd like to bring other women and people of color into the industry," Shea Cusick told Mainebiz days before starting her job as executive director of the Maine Brewers' Guild.

From candy to costumes and well beyond, the National Retail Association predicts record spending this Halloween of $10.6 billion. For a growing number of Maine food and drink makers, pumpkin-themed anything sells big this time of year.