When you visit southern Maine and the York area, one of the best day activities is to visit the local breweries and check out what they’re brewing. Many of the best local breweries function in the great city of Portsmouth, NH, just a few miles away. The breweries near Portsmouth, NH, offer fantastic beers, tours, and experiences you won’t want to pass up. So, which breweries near Portsmouth, NH, should you check out? We have a few in mind that we think you’ll love!
Beer isn’t the only thing southern Maine does well! Make the most of your time near York and check out other things to do, points of interests, and great places to grab a bite.
Visit These Great Breweries Near Portsmouth, NH
Great Rhythm Brewing Company
At Great Rhythm Brewing Company in Portsmouth. They’ve taken the time to get to know the process of brewing beer to produce some of the best beer in Portsmouth. Visit their taproom to learn about the process and try some incredible Great Rhythm Brewing Company beer.
Smuttynose Brewery
For any beer lover, it shouldn’t take much convincing to go on a Smuttynose Brewery Tour. Located south of Portsmouth in Hampton, NH, the craft brewery brews fantastic beer and has for nearly 25 years. The brewery puts an emphasis on creativity, authenticity, quality, sustainability, and the result is great beer you’ll love to drink.
Granite State Growler Tours
While most brewery tours are done on foot, Granite State Growler Tours offers their tour participants something a bit better: a ride on “Greta the Growler Getta,” a bus that transports suds-seekers from brewery to brewery in Portsmouth, NH, and the surrounding area. Operated by two friends, Granite State Growler Tours offers fun, relaxing tours for craft beer lovers!
Breweries Near York You’ll Love
Tributary Brewing Company
When you’re in York, you don’t have to look far to find a great beer! Thanks to Tributary Brewing Company in Kittery, ME, great craft beer is only minutes away. Don’t let the strip mall location fool you! Inside, Tributary Brewing Company is a cool oasis, clean and welcoming. Feeling more like a bar at times than a tasting room, Tributary boasts some casual picnic tables, along with a classic bar, all within view of the stainless tanks of the brew house.
Portland, ME, Breweries
To the north of York in Portland, there are a variety of breweries you ought to check out! Make the drive up for a fantastic brewery experience and some great beer! Portland, ME, breweries are some of the best on the southern coast of Maine!
Plan Your Brewery Tour During a York Vacation
It’s easy to see that a visit to York means you’ll be centrally located near all of these fantastic breweries! Head south for great breweries in Portsmouth, NH, or head north to Portland, ME. There’s not a wrong choice! If you love beer, then this is the place for you! So, browse the comfortable and convenient lodging options from Dockside Guest Quarters. Our rooms are spacious and our amenities will make you feel right at home. Contact us today to book your stay right here in beautiful York, ME!