Bissell Brothers

  Our next stop on the Maine Beer Trail took us to Thompson's Point in Portland, home to Bissell Brothers. Located on a point of land that juts out into the Fore River, this is one the city's most popular breweries.

Lise and I both had Friday off and thought it may be less crowded on a weekday afternoon so we headed down. As soon as we turned into the parking lot, we realized we were wrong. The awesome beer brewed here just keeps the crowds coming.

As you can see, the inside tasting room is large and busy. Lise and I purchased a couple of cold beers and headed to the equally large and busy outside patio on this beautiful summer day.

Lise enjoyed the Reciprocal while I liked the flagship, The Substance Ale.

You can visit Bissell Brothers at 4 Thompson's Point Rd., Portland, Maine 04102

Phone 207-808-8258

Tasting Room Hours

Sunday Noon-5PM

Monday closed

Tuesday closed

Wednesday Noon-8PM

Thursday Noon-8PM

Friday Noon-8PM

Saturday Noon-8PM