Mainers Reveal Their Go-To Local Beers for New England Patriots Game Day

Ready for some football? And maybe a few cold ones to go with it?

Well, this is the time of year for both—because it’s finally back: the NFL season.

Why is Football Season the Best Time of the Year?

By now, we all know that football season is the best time of year. The weather’s perfect, the food is plentiful, and of course, there’s football—a sport that makes everything else in the world feel completely irrelevant. So, what could possibly make football season even better? A few brewskies!

Very few things are more American than cracking open a beer during the game. And that goes to the next level when it's a New England Patriots game. So, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the right beverage for the job.

Since I’m still trying to decide what best complements a Patriots game, I figured it was time to get some help.

What Are the Best Maine Craft Beers to Enjoy During Patriots Games?

We put out a call for the state’s best craft beers—the blue-ribbon (no pun intended) brews that always get people talking, rocking... or reaching for another.

Thanks to our station’s social media followers, we’ve gathered tons of great suggestions and turned them into one incredibly tasty list.

Below, you’ll find many of the beers recommended to us. The list features plenty of IPAs and ales, but it’s not limited to them. It also showcases breweries from all across the state, proving just how vast and impressive Maine’s craft beer scene really is.

Our listeners also shouted out several beers featured on Beer Advocate’s Top 100 Maine Craft Beers list.

And don’t worry—there are a few picks for non-beer lovers too, because this state’s beverage scene is about more than just suds.

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Check out the list below—but fair warning: you’re going to get thirsty. Which one would you choose?