9 Best Craft Breweries near Bangor

“Amazing staff and great environment“

“Felicia is an incredible server, prompt, precise and dedicated to Geaghan's! She's very attentive each time we have her as a server. We actually request to have her! Group of 7 ordered drinks and miscellaneous food items. The food was delicious. fresh and hot. Not one single issue with the order! The checks were accurate. Will definitely be returning!“

“Best beer in town.
I really enjoyed this cozy little nook. Great beer.
And Carrisa the beertender was a complete joy, very kind polite and generally just a very nice person. This business is fortunate to have such an employee. I'll be returning here for all my beers any time I come to Bangor.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Returning back for homecoming reminded me how jealous I am this location opened near the end of my time at UMaine. I do have fond memories of their OG location that could barely fit 20 people in downtown Orono. This spot would be one of my go to spots as a current student cause OBC makes great beers, easily some of the best in the greater Bangor area. Also their fried chicken rivals most other options in the state I have tried. So crunchy and the chicken was perfectly juicy and the blueberry sauce made for a great condiment. Also their tater tots are cooked to perfection and perfectly seasoned. Service was friendly and quick even with the crazy amount of people around for homecoming. This spot is huge especially when factoring in all the outdoor space for cornhole and other games. This is a must check-out brewery in Maine. It rivals some of the best in the state and they are a brewery that could succeed anywhere in the state. Always going to appreciate Orono Brewing for being the first craft brewery I would frequently visit. They also have a great UMaine pride!“

“I've never been to a brewery where I like every beer I have tried until now. Wow! I had a flight of 6, and they were all very much what a quality craft beer should be.PB you, who?: Of course, I had to let it warm up a bit, but a smooth blend of flavors made this one great.Puckercrush blackberry lemonade:You could taste them all in this very week made crushable beer. It'd be fantastic in summer.Pulp Tandems dipa: nearly perfect dipa.Berried Strawberry: I normally won't drink a blonde, but this one will change my mind forever.Pulp truck ipa: another winner in the ipa category.We're Just Friends ipa: another near perfect ipa. the right amount of bitter, fruit, smoothness and awesome to make it great.If you are nearby, go there.If you aren't, get some money and a car and get there. It's worth it!!“

“We are lucky to have a selection of Microbrews in Orono! Black Bear gets 5 stars from me for its great (and diverse) beer, amazingly friendly and awesome bartenders, and chill hang-out vibe - it’s called “Orono’s Living Room” for a reason.“

“This is a great brewery! It's small, but has a cozy feel with friendly service. I enjoyed playing connect four with my bestie and took some fierce tiger pale ale with me to go. I would definitely go back and look forward even more to checking out the new location/beers.“

“Best beer around, amazing craft food, great prices, and best mug club offers!

Update. It has been years. Still hits every single time. Wonderful service. Crazy menu offerings at great prices. House and other brews of all kinds. Wild cocktails. Re-upped my mug club membership.“