Brewery
About Gritty's Portland location: Gritty's Portland Brew Pub opened in 1988. It became Maine's first brew pub since prohibition and a leader in the state's craft brew revolution. Since then, locals and visitors from around the world have been enjoying fine, small-batch ales. Gritty's brews on-premise and serves great pub fare in an old world pub atmosphere. Gritty's Portland Brew Pub is the perfect place to experience the ambiance of Portland's Old Port. Our Fore Street location is in the heart
Maine Breweries 2026: A Complete Guide to Portland and Beyond
Maine has more than 100 craft breweries — Portland alone has been credited as the country's densest brewery city per capita. This 2026 guide covers Portland's anchor breweries, the rest of southern Maine, the Midcoast, and the North Country, plus the Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner.