~ Jon James
I LOVE Maine. I especially love northern Maine, the place where you NEED the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, and this beer is a tribute to the long-time go-to guide through parts of Maine where a gps will just not do.
According to the maker, Orono Brewing:
Grab your Maine Gazetteer, pick a region of the state to explore, and choose your next adventure. This sessionable New England Pale Ale is our tribute to the guidebook that’s led generations of Mainers down backroads, onto trails, and out on the water. Best enjoyed wherever Maine Life takes you!
So, what is this ale like? Would you enjoy it? Even if you don’t, buy it for the can!
The can has map-inspired artwork that immediately brings to mind back roads, hidden ponds, mountain trails, and the countless adventures that begin with a well-worn atlas on the passenger seat. I have a few of those books, traced out and highlighted on woods roads north of The Golden Road.
The ale itself is rather hoppy, so if you don’t like IPAs, it may not be for you.
it has bright citrus hop flavors balanced by a smooth malt finish. But it’s the combination of the beer and its distinctive packaging that makes Maine Life Pale Ale stand out on the shelf.
The design is an invitation to slow down, take the scenic route, and enjoy everything that makes Maine special—from the rugged coastline to the North Woods. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best destination isn’t a specific place, but the journey that gets you there.
I got mine at Damon’s Beverage Store in Augusta.
Hey, it’s a matter of taste but, as I said, buy it for the can and let somebody else drink the beer or just save it, unopened. It could be worth something someday!
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