10 Best Craft Breweries near Sanford

“Great selection of their own brew and supplies to help you make your own. My wife and I attended a class taught by Gary on how to make kimchi. He made it fun and enjoyable and there was no rush to finish up. He also showed us what products we needed to make mead at home. We go by everytime we are in downtown because we love the atmosphere and company , and it isn't a loud and rowdy pub. So if you like a nice and easy pleasant place, we highly recommend.“

“Community Brewhouse is the kind of place that keeps us coming back again and again. The beer is consistently excellent, with a thoughtful rotating selection that always has something fresh and fun. On our most recent visit, I had the Alien Space Juice (a hazy NEIPA at 6.4% ABV that was raw, juicy, and bursting with hop flavor), while my wife enjoyed the Squirrel Chaser (a 5% golden lager, crisp and classic). Both were fantastic. The service here is truly off the charts. Gabe and Ernie are behind the bar and are warm, welcoming, and the kind of people who make you feel like family the minute you walk in. Jose is also outstanding, attentive and genuinely friendly and a marketing genius. That level of hospitality sets Community Brewhouse apart. We also have to give a shout-out to Gary, one of the brewers. Once we tried his Beerless Shadow beer, which comes with one of the best backstories we’ve ever heard. The name comes from a real brewery mishap: a pipe opened and blasted a pressurized stream of beer across the room. Gary happened to be standing in the line of fire, and when it stopped, the wall behind him showed a perfect silhouette where the beer hadn’t landed. That outline became “Gary’s Beerless Shadow.” We love grabbing a pint and sitting outside for a game of cribbage. On 9/24 we had the chance to attend their wine & cheese kickoff event. It was a wonderful expansion of what they offer: Tom, the “Sanford Sommelier,” curated a lineup that included Cava, Loire Sauvignon Blanc, Mencía, Chilean Carmenere, and a reserve Cab/Carmenere blend. These aren’t the typical value wines you’d expect to see at a brewery. Real thought went into the lineup, the prices were very affordable, and the cheese pairings were spot-on. It’s exciting to see them growing beyond beer into wine, while still keeping that neighborhood, community-driven vibe. Highly recommend Community Brewhouse, whether you’re into craft beer, good wine, or just good people!“

“Stopped by Deviant Wolfe Brewing while exploring downtown Sanford and it did not disappoint. Great craft beer lineup, cool laid-back vibe, and friendly staff who know their stuff. Another gem on 1st Street — definitely worth a visit.“

“We stopped there last week and loved the place! Friendly people, amazing beer selection. We ordered the cheeseburger flatbread and it was delicious . Highly recommend visiting this brewery“

“Stumbled upon this brewery by accident and so glad we did. Great beer! Friendly and knowledgeable bartender Mark!“

“We stopped in here today on a whim. The second we walked in, the place was lively and buzzing with energy. We sat down at the bar and quickly realized we’d just joined Josh’s party. Josh wasn’t simply bartending, he was keeping up with regulars, making new connections with first time guest, and pouring great beer all the while. During his busy shift, he made time to ask us questions and genuinely get to know us. Hospitality like this, where you walk into an establishment and feel like you became part of a community, is hard to come by these days, but that’s exactly what Central 28 offers. And that’s largely because Josh is behind the bar. I live 30 minutes away and would happily make the trek over and over to experience the vibe in this place. Can’t wait for our next visit!“

“Great little place- The trivia night is a lot of fun! Friendly place, reasonably priced, good selection of beers, family friendly!🍻“

“Great beer and plenty of food options nearby to bring into the taproom. Two of the Three Odd Guys were working the bar and were very engaging hosts. The Purple Mane Pale Ale and the Longwood Lager were terrific. I’d like to try more of their other beers. Highly recommend!!!!“

“Love Hourglass Longwood! Incredible staff and lots of fun.“

“The new management and staff is great and treated us as a valuable customer Great change 👍“