Maine’s most iconic beer? A top food site just crowned it!

The website Mashed is the ultimate destination for food lovers. They have all the info you need to chow down, from the best and worst foods to order at your favorite restaurants, to what today’s most popular chefs are cooking up in the kitchen. They also like to rank the best of the best.

This time around, they turned their attention to beer, which works, because Maine has some of the best craft brews anywhere!

When putting together a list of "The Signature Beer Of Every State", you just have to know which Maine brew made the cut.

Straight out of Portland, from Allagash Brewing Company, Allagash White has the title of "Maine’s signature craft beer" pretty much locked down. It is an icon of our state’s brewing culture.

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A Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with orange peel, coriander, and a hint of spice, it's know for a cloudy golden color, refreshing citrusy flavor, and great finish.

It has won medals at events such as, The Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and more.

Best of all, you can find it on tap at just about every restaurant, or bar, throughout the state. Or, if going out isn't your thing, it is easy to find at Maine stores & supermarkets all over the 207.

When it comes to a refreshing summer beer, you can't go wrong with this delicious choice.

Mainers, along with people all over the country, have been enjoying Allagash White, since 1995.

Here's the Top 20 Maine Craft Beers According to BeerAdvocate

Here is a list of the 20 highest rated beers from Maine breweries on the website, BeerAdvocate.

The list is dominated by three breweries- Allagash, Bissel Brothers, and Maine Beer Co. The IPA style is clearly the most popular, which is not surprising given recent beer trends.

Research comes from Beer Advocate's Maine page in July 2026.

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka

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