our beers
VERIDIAN âš‘
India Pale Ale (6.0% abv)
With us since the very beginning, our flagship IPA balances everyday drinkability with a full-flavor hop profile. A hazy and heavenly experience with a soft, smooth mouthfeel. Delightful notes of orange creamsicle, mango, fresh papaya, and Meyer lemon. Brewed with Citra, Azacca, Chinook, and Summit hops.
BANDED PILSNER âš‘
German-Style Pilsner (5.4% abv)
Snappy, crisp, and refined. We took our time developing this one! We sampled countless hop varietals, traveled to Germany to find just the right malts, and balanced everything to suit the fresh Saco River water we use to brew our beers. A style this classic and delicate leaves no room for error. We are incredibly proud of our Banded Pilsner, which we use as a standard for balance within our portfolio.
MILLTOWN âš‘
American Lager (4.0% abv)
No additives or chemicals. Milltown's flavor is all malt. It's balanced—slightly sweet, with just a touch of hops. Super crushable and designed to quench your thirst. Born in a New England mill town as a tribute to these places and the people who made them possible.
Daikaiju âš‘
Double India Pale Ale (8.7% abv)
A hazy, bold yet balanced Double IPA packed with Mosaic, Chinook, and Idaho 7 hops. Expect juicy stone fruit, grapefruit zest, sweet grape, with a hint of pineapple candy. Vibrant aromatics and a smooth body make it dangerously easy to drink for its punch.
CHARMS & HEXES âš‘
Rotating Flavors / Fruited Sour (5.2% abv)
A well-loved flagship fruited sour ale that has been a staple for years. Bright and refreshing with a soft tang and a dry finish. The perfect potion of tart and sweet. We rotate through seasonal fruit pairings: Blood Orange & Hibiscus, Passion Fruit & Guava, Strawberry & Mango, and Sour Cherry with Cranberry & Black Currant.
Norweald
Classic Stout (6.5% abv)
Inspired by the northern Maine woods, Norweald is smooth, deep, and quietly complex. Layered notes of chocolate and mocha mousse unfold into a smooth, creamy finish. Silky on the palate, it’s a stout built for good times and meaningful sips.
Jolly Woodsman
Coffee Stout (7.5% abv)
A rich, balanced stout brewed with Kenyan espresso from Speckled Ax. Bright notes of orange and cranberry lift layers of cacao husk and bittersweet chocolate. Smooth, roasty, and deeply aromatic, it’s equal parts morning ritual and late fireside sipper.
Cozy
Holiday Ale (7.5% abv)
Brewed in collaboration with Nonantum Resort, "Cozy" is our take on a classic winter warmer. Higher in alcohol, rich in malt character, and meant to be savored. Lightly smoked and aged in oak, then tastefully spiced with cardamom and pink peppercorn for warmth and layered complexity. Available during the colder months.
GREENWARDEN
Spruce Tip Ale (5.8% abv)
A vibrant seasonal ale brewed with Maine-foraged spruce tips *hand-harvested* by the Banded Brewing team each year from local farms. The tender new growth from the spruce tips in this brew lends bright notes of evergreen, candied fruit, and subtle resin for a flavor that is both familiar and surprising. It’s refreshing, unique, and rooted in tradition—a seasonal favorite worth savoring!
MO CHARA
Irish Red Lager (5.5% abv)
Gaelic for “my friend,” Mo Chara returns each year as a familiar face. Its red hue evokes sherry and dusk, with aromas of cherry preserves, black tea, and subtle bundt cake. Notes of toasted bread, graham cracker, malt, and nougat unfold before a clean, dry finish. An approachable Irish Red that’s both refreshing and refined.
Eldir
Bamber-Style Rauchbier (5.8% abv)
This traditional smoke lager is brewed with 100% beechwood-smoked malt, giving it an amber hue. Rugged yet pleasant flavors of campfire smoke, hearth-baked bread, and mulling spices honor traditional Rauchbier craftsmanship, with subtle notes of scorched cinnamon and sugar plums. Available only occasionally.
Breezy
New England Pale Ale (5.5% abv)
A light and refreshing New England–style pale ale brewed with toasted coriander, fresh ginger, and sea salt. This beer utilizes biotrans-fermented coriander and hops. Fruity aromatics with a gentle spice and subtle salinity underneath. Balanced and bright, made for easy summer sipping. Brewed annually in collaboration with Nonantum Resort.
LIGHTBRINGER
Red India Pale Ale (8.0%)
Lightbringer celebrates the Winter Solstice and the return of longer, brighter days ahead. Brewed with hop varieties alongside four tasty malts, this Red IPA bursts with aroma and depth. Notes of strawberry and pine give way to bitter grapefruit and orange peel, balanced by hints of sage and cookie dough before a citrusy finish.
krush
Hazy India Pale Ale (7.0% abv)
A juicy, hazy IPA brewed with Krush hops, white wheat, and oats for a luscious, fruit-forward profile. Expect a delicious aroma of mango, passion fruit, and bright orange citrus, with hints of mixed berries, with a subtle resinous and woody backbone. Soft, lush, and undeniably "Krush-able." Available in limited drops .
MOUNTAIN
Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout (12.0% abv)
Released each year for our anniversary, this imperial Mountain stout rests in bourbon barrels before making its return. Rich oak leads the nose, unfolding into layers of burnt vanilla, mocha, and toasted coconut, with hints of maple syrup, pecan, and a touch of blackberry, all carried by a warming, semi-sweet finish.
WICKED BUENO
Mexican Lager (4.3% abv)
Wicked Bueno, released in the Spring, is a lighthearted Mexican-style lager brewed to channel the 'wicked good' days of summer. Light, crisp, and crushable, it’s sunshine in a glass—perfect with tacos, the great outdoors, and a long afternoon that ends in a well-earned siesta.
ZEALOT
NE India Pale Ale (7.5% abv)
This New England style IPA is hazy, punchy, and luscious. Brewed with Summit, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops over a pillowy bed of wheat and oats, tropical fruit and bright pineapple meet resinous pine for a bold, balanced finish—zealously devoted to the pursuit of hops.
SURF LOGGER
Lager With Sea Salt (5.0% abv)
A crisp, sea-salted lager brewed with Simcoe, Amarillo, and Pacifica hops. Subtle salinity after each sip lifts notes of citrus, freshly cut grass, and melon for a beachy, crushable finish. Made with local sea salt and built for summer daydreams. The perfect beach buddy.
TRIPLETS
Triple Dry Hopped India Pale Ale (7.7% abv)
Full-bodied IPA dry-hopped at three different stages of fermentation for bold, layered flavor and aroma. A floral and fruity hop bouquet leads the nose, with notes of mango, green apple, candied papaya, and peach. Brewed with Citra, Idaho 7, and Mosaic hops for velvety and juicy citrus and pine flavors.
HERE
New England Pale Ale With Flowers (5.6% abv)
Brewed with lavender, hibiscus, and jasmine. Floral and fruity notes mingle with cooling hints of mint and herbal tea, alongside tasting notes of sweet cherry, rosewater, and watermelon. Brewed with Citra and Idaho 7 hops over a base of pilsner malt and flaked oats. This ale was first created in 2021 to celebrate Pride and support equal rights. Proceeds support EqualityMaine in its mission to advance LGBTQ+ rights.
OKTOBERFEST
Märzenbier Lager (5.4%)
Classic German-style Märzenbier, a traditional amber lager historically brewed in the Spring and lagered through Summer for Autumn enjoyment. Delicate yet rich, toasty, and bready malt notes meet a clean finish, balanced by Hersbrucker hops in a medium-bodied pour.
GOURD LORD
Pumpkin Spice Lager (6.7% abv)
Gourd Lord embraces the cozy flavors of fall. Golden in color with a light lager body. It delivers warming notes of fresh-baked pie crust and roasted pumpkin, balanced by subtle hop bitterness and a crisp finish. Brewed with local pumpkins from Leary's Farm, plus a blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, ginger, and sea salt. A spooky, flavorful seasonal beer.
In bloom
Maibock (6.7% abv)
Maibock, or helles bock, is a stronger, maltier interpretation of the German Helles. Brewed to celebrate the onset of Spring, In Bloom brings subtle notes of toffee, black tea, and Honey-Nut Cheerios before a dry, satisfying finish. Hersbrucker hops and a malty backbone create depth and balance.
ASTROKAT
India Pale Ale (6.5% abv)
Hazy IPA brewed with Galaxy and Comet hops for an otherworldly drinking experience. This stellar combination delivers vibrant notes of passion fruit, peach, and orange citrus that rocket across the palate with juicy, hazy intensity. Soft and satisfying. Only available on occasion.
LONG ROAD HOME
Hazy Pale Ale (5.8% abv)
Originally brewed for our 10-year anniversary, this Pale Ale occasionally makes its return. Generously hopped with Warrior and Glacier hops, it offers a soft mouthfeel and light citrus notes alongside a subtly sweet grain character. Not too sweet or bitter, it finishes smooth with a hazy golden hue—a pale ale worth revisiting whenever it comes back around.
Sugar house rock
Porter With Maple + Blueberry (6.3% abv)
A toast to Maine’s maple and blueberry bounty, brewed in collaboration with local River Bend Farm and the Ecology School program there. This medium-light porter delivers notes of blueberry and maple sweetness alongside toasty malt and a dry, bright finish. Decadent yet balanced, it celebrates local flavor and stewardship in equal measure.