Rob Tod

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

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.

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

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

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

Allagash Hop Water, being sold in six packs of 12-ounce cans at at the brewer's Portland tasting room, is brewed with water from Sebago Lake plus sweet orange peel, coriander and two varieties of hops.

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Kernza Lager, available this month in cans and on draft at Allagash's Portland tasting room, is made from a perennial grain called Kernza, which has numerous environmental benefits.

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