There's something like three dozen breweries just in Portland and the surrounding areas, not to…read moremention the rest of Maine. You could visit a lot of them to sample everything, or you could save time and come here. The selection is equally impressive for their liquors (especially their whiskeys) and their wines. The staff are very helpful too. And if this is your first time here making a significant purchase, you can get a discount with your Yelp check-in as well.

This place has a wonderful selection of liquor. I was looking for a certain bottle of tequila for…read morethe holidays. Every place was out. I tried this out of desperation. The nice clerk told me he was out but would look out back to see if a shipment came in. He came out with the right bottle and told me it's been on hold for someone but they failed to grab it. SCORE!!! then he did something that really made my day. HE CARDED ME!!! I'm pushing 50 so you could just imagine my delight! I asked him if he accepted tips. All kidding aside, hit up this place. They are a gem!

I love this store for many reasons. Average is 4.5 Staff -…read more5 Stars Beer Selection/Layout - 5 Stars Social Media Saavy - 5 stars Parking - 3 The staff here is knowledgeable and friendly. They will help you with a smile. They will answer questions for you with a smile. Bottom line, they smile and I love that. If you think you know what you might like, just start listing adjectives and they will make amazing recommendations. They also understand the patterns of beer releases. For example if there is a stout you remember as being amazing and you know the name, they will most like know when or if it will be released again. The beers have a great amount of labeling with helpful details, especially if you aren't familiar with a particular brewer or style of beer. But again, don't hesitate to ask if you have additional questions. Social Media - I love the beer tastings!!! They bring pretty great brewers here - They announce new and / or rare beers being sold Parking - meh -small lot that fills quickly during rare beer releases. With that being said, if you don't mind parallel parking on Forest Ave, there is plenty of short term parallel parking on the street and it is easy parallel parking (i.e. pull right up to the curb). I highly recommend this location but please leave some good beer for me. :)

Welcome to the craft beer cage death match. If you are looking for a beer that you can enter into…read morethe fighting competition this is the place to go. You say you do not know much about beer? Well then let me point out one such fellow "Greg"(store owner) and ask him. Looking for a sour lambic, what about a smokey, bacon-y rauchbeir,maybe a solid hefeweizen would win. My point is there are just so many different beers here that it would beseech you to try more than just the regular. The shop is large and very open. Shelves with plenty of beer and in the back, coolers of beer already chilled. You can get also get small kegs of stuff like Oxbow. A great deal that he offers as well is discounts on mix and matching beers for 4 packs and 6 packs and if you sign up for the email list he will track the amount that you purchase. Once you reach a 100 dollars he will give you back a 5% off. You can spend it then or you can wait and save them up so you could get 10%, 15%, or 20%. A nice thank you to the customer. They do a lot of beer tastings during the week and they have great music playing as well. The biggest knock on the place is the small and awkward parking lot which can get very tight. Plus, where it is located you have to be traveling North on forest ave to get to it. Stop by, say hi to Greg if he is working, get a six pack and sign up your email. Be prepared for enter the craft beer death match!

This place is amazing....really wish they had glass 40oz, but hey it is what it is…read more Can you order cases of 40 oz from this place.

Best Lunch spot for take out grinder style Hot and cold…read moresandwiches. Great service and attitude! You would be hard pressed to find a better Sub shop in Biddeford !!!

If you like craft beer then this is the place for you. I don't drink beer but my mother and brother…read moredo and they decided to stop by to get some beer. The store was very clean, inviting, and they even have tastings. My mother and brother said their beer was absolutely delicious with their Lobsters. The customer service was great as the staff members guided my mother and brother on what type of beer to get.

If you like craft beer from Maine and beyond you must stop here the next time you're shopping in…read moreFreeport. Huge selection of canned beers and some meads with a knowledgeable owner to guide you. And there's a section where you can make your own mix n match 4 packs. It will be a stop among our favorite stores for now on. Right next door to Beans, in the same building as the Jameson Tavern (great food), and across from Mangy Moose, what's not to love about this location?!

Excellent selection for your beverage of choice to relax and enjoy. Staff always cordial and…read moreprovide good recommendations if needed as well!

Patman's has spent the last several years building up their beer selection. As a craft beer…read moreenthusiast I used to have to drive to Portland to get some of the beer I wanted. Now I can check Patman's first. They're good about getting new stuff, but if you're unsure how long some of the Hazy IPAs have been on the shelf I would check the dates. Definitely recommend for any craft beer lovers in the area.

I love that Hops and Vine exists. Being centrally located, it's always convenient to stop in when…read moreI'm in Gorham. There is plenty of parking as well which is a must when you're buying heavy, liquid filled cans and bottles. First off, they carry a lot of local beer and spirits which is critical because it's the best. Second, they have one of those cool walk in refrigerators, if you're into the domestic stuff. Third, you can special order a lot of stuff directly through their distributor. I did this over the summer with Oxbow Surf Melon hose because I couldn't find the beer anywhere and wasn't willing to go to Oxbow itself. They put the order in and called a week or so later when they had it in the shop for me. I went in, paid and was out the door. SO good to know you can do that! To finish off, the biggest lesson I've learned is NOT to drive into Portland to buy new flavors of seltzer at Apres because Hops and Vine will have it! I always go out of my way to go to Portland to get the newest Apres and then end up at Hopes and Vine soon after and kick myself when I see the special flavor I drove to Portland for.

A real local business. They have great prices from the high end craft beer to the macro beer. Great…read moreknowledge from all the staff that I talk with. The staff has turned me onto a few new local breweries and beer styles. They are my #1 beverage store in the area.

Maine & Loire has become my go-to spot whenever I need a special bottle of wine, or something fun,…read moreor just something reliably high-quality. It's the kind of place where I can walk in and say, "Hey, I'm making haddock chowder tonight, my budget is $30," and immediately get a handful of thoughtful recommendations plus a mini wine lesson, which I always appreciate. Wine can get pretentious and intimidating so fast, and I never feel that way at Maine & Loire. I also really love their sales and loyalty program. Getting those emails with 10% off codes (which they send out pretty often!) always makes my day. Lastly, I think you can choose to drink bottles on site, but in the past their policy seemed to change a few times, so I've stopped trying and just treat them as my go-to wine shop.

Portland is in desperate need of chic wine bars, and Maine & Loire fits the bill…read more It's fun to peruse their tastefully curated wine collection (not overwhelmingly massive). Knowing a decent amount about wine, it was fun to chat with staff to find something new. I didn't feel pushed to purchase anything, although, I happily walked away with three bottles and a few more fun facts about geographical areas than I did before. Regardless of your knowledge of wine, this is *the* spot to grab a bottle. They also offer wine tasting sample events!

On the lookout for a specific new to me alcoholic drink and the brands website showed Westbrook…read moreMarket as the closest location that had it. Large parking lot which was a great start. Once inside it's your standard liquor store with a large variety of things. Honestly they had many ready to drink offerings I have not seen elsewhere including the particular drinks we were searching for. Staff were friendly enough, no complaints with checking out. My wife liked the store as well and got caught looking at the 3D Printed animals they had on sale after we bought our drinks. I suspect this is a spot many locals visit frequently and have a good relationship with the staff. It had those vibes that you'd expect to be a go to spot for those in search of drinks or smokes. I would return (not for the same specific drink because they were not that good, but that isn't a knock against Westbrook Market).

The Westbrook Market is a gem of a small business that I'd be happy to find anywhere, much less…read moreright here in Westbrook... They have an amazing beer selection featuring a wide variety of local and craft beers, as well as considered collection of wines to choose from, not to mention covering all of your smoking needs. On top of all that, they carry the staples that you'd need from any neighborhood convenience store, and they also have an eclectic mix of local sundries that are hard to find in other venues, but often worth checking out including local baked goods, sweets... even spicy pickles if you want something more savory. Great friendly staff, knowledgeable and always helpful!