From Maine, With Love - An Allagash Brewing Podcast
We’re lucky here at Allagash Brewing to be surrounded by interesting people who love what they do. So we wanted to share a little slice of our brewery life, and the work of our nonprofit partners, by getting together to talk about things we’re passionate about. Our goal is to give you insight into what it's like to work and live here in Portland, Maine, with some beer thrown in for fun. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
34 episodes
S3 Episode 9: Real Spooky Stories
Thrills. Laughs. And spine-tingling tales. In honor of Haunted House, our seasonal-favorite dark hoppy ale, we're recounting some real spooky stories to pair with the beer's haunting notes of cocoa, coffee, and devilish hint of hops. Sit back i...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 9
•
27:26
S3 Episode 8: For the Love of Lager
With the arrival of Allagash Lager, our easy-drinking, crisp, and refreshing new release, we wanted to go on a trip down lager (memory) lane, to look back at all of the innovative, interesting, and totally unexpected lagers that came before it....
•
Season 3
•
Episode 8
•
42:01
S3 Episode 7: Hazy Days
We got some pretty amazing comments when we announced the release of our Hazy IPA. (Two of these are true, one is not.)1: Never thought I’d see the day 😍 2: Definitely one of the four horsemen of the beer apocalypse3: ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 7
•
26:33
S3 Episode 6: Introducing Allagash Hop Water
Are you looking for a zero carb, zero calorie, zero alcohol, carbonated drink that combines the best of hoppy aromatics with the refreshment of a classic seltzer? First, wow, that's a specific thing to look for. And second, you're in luck, beca...
•
27:56
S3 Episode 5: Competitions, Judging, and Award-Winning Beers
Allagash White is the most-awarded wheat beer in the world. And as of its silver medal win at the Great American Beer Festival in 2024, Allagash Tripel is also the most-awarded beer of its style.In this episode, we sit down with Brewmast...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 5
•
44:35
S3 Episode 4: The #1 Thing to do in Portland, Maine
We're lucky to be living in a city with a ton, ton, ton, of amazing things to do, eat, see, and experience. That fact makes us even more grateful for our ranking on
•
Season 3
•
Episode 4
•
37:18
S3 Episode 3: Behind the Scenes with Tours and Tastings
What happens at a tour or tasting here at Allagash? Much more than you might have guessed. We've got samples of deep-stash beers able to age beautifully for ten-plus years. We have pours fresh out of the barrel (shhh, don't tell). And we have p...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
38:19
S3 Episode 2: Deep Dive into Berry Wine
You in the mood to geek out on wine making? Well, you better be if you're here to listen to the second episode of the third season of our podcast.Liz and Brett are joined by Patrick Chavanelle, Senior R&D brewer, and potentially vint...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
52:15
S3 Episode 1: Collabs, Seasonals, and Wine, Oh My!
In the triumphant return of From Maine, With Love for Season 3, we dive into something all listeners of this podcast can appreciate: beer.First, we chat through two collaborations with Black-owned breweries: Cur-8 and Verb. Then, we dip...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 1
•
23:47
S2 Episode 9: Diving Deep on Company Culture
In this episode, we're joined by Allagash HR Director Celine Frueh to get into the nitty gritty of building positive company culture. This was a fascinating conversation that touches on all sorts of topics like: how we use a yearly employee sur...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 9
•
36:59
S2 Episode 8: Partnering with Portland Trails
Did you know: there’s a trail head within 10 minutes of every home in Portland, Maine? That’s thanks to the great work our friends at Portland Trails have been doing to make our city more accessible and connected through outdoor space. And we’r...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 8
•
58:54
S2 Episode 7: Homebrewing Q&A with the Experts
We have a bevy of homebrewers at Allagash, so when a fan suggested we host a homebrewing Q&A, we did!In this podcast, we're joined by three seasoned, professional brewers in Patrick Chavanelle, Katie Beaucage, and Corey McNutt. In i...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 7
•
47:40
S2 Episode 6: Keeping Our Water Source Clean
Since we started in 1995, every single Allagash beer has been brewed with water that came from Sebago Lake. This pristine, and plentiful, water source is amazing in its own right: there's enough water in Sebago Lake to give every person on eart...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 6
•
50:16
S2 Episode 5: Explore The Cellars
What will you find inside The Cellars at Allagash? In this episode, we're joined once again by Certified Cicerone and Hospitality Specialist Lindsay Bohanske to dive into everything involved in a Cellars experience. The types of beers you'll ta...
•
35:49
S2 Episode 4: What is Wild Beer?
What's the difference between wild and sour beer? What makes a wild beer wild? And how do bacteria like lactobacillus and pediococcus make beer taste deliciously tart? We cover all of this and more with the help of two seasoned beer experts: Ja...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
43:15
S2 Episode 3: Helping Immigrant Women Find their Voice in Maine
Claudette Ndayininahaze came to America as an executive with 15 years of experience in the brewing industry back in her home of Burundi. When she arrived in Maine, she could only find work in housekeeping. So, she decided to lift herself by lif...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
41:33
S2 Episode 2: Crowns & Hops Collaboration Extravaganza
In this episode, Rob Tod, our founder, and Brett, our hopefully enjoyable host, chat with Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter, co-founders of Crowns & Hops Brewing. What's bringing us together? The chance to dive deep into our recent collaboration,...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
37:57
S2 Episode 1: The Report Series, Special Releases, and More
In the first episode of our second season of From Maine, With Love, your faithful hosts Liz and Brett celebrate the series’ continuation! First, we run though our Report Series of beers, containing: Wildlife Report, Beach Report, and Snow Repor...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 1
•
25:20
S1 Episode 16: A Look Back and Tellings of the Future!
We did it! With our first season finished, we look back at some of the notable numbers, moments, and memories that made this year of podcasting so special. Plus, we give you a sneak preview of what you can expect from our next season. Spoiler: ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 16
•
29:19
S1 Episode 15: Hop Reach - How Does It Taste?
In this final episode covering our upcoming IPA, Hop Reach, we answer the question on everyone’s mind: what does it taste like? To help us answer that question in delicious depth, we have Corey McNutt, a senior brewer who was on the team that c...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
20:16
S1 Episode 14: Hop Reach - Branding our Ideal IPA
So we knew we wanted to brew a delicious IPA, but what to call it? And, for that matter, what should the packaging look like? And then what should we sell it in: bottles or cans? In this episode, we’re joined by Naomi Neville, our Sales ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
39:08
S1 Episode 13: Hop Reach - Brewing Our Ideal IPA
The task was clear: brew an IPA that is exactly what we’d want to reach for. But with so many options for hops, malt, and everything else, how did our brewers land on that perfect recipe? That’s the question we’re tackling on this podcast with ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
38:28
S1 Episode 12: Tasting Beer For Your Job
Beer sensory is a fancy way of saying "tasting beer." It's also a fancy way of tasting beer, because it aims to break down why beer tastes the way it does, and how we can go about making beer taste consistently delicious, every single brew. ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
58:19
S1 Episode 11: Selling Beer & Eating Chocolate Chip Cookies
In which we talk about secret ingredients and techniques for the perfect chocolate chip cookie, the broad strokes of a decadent béchamel, and what it's like to sell craft beer. Seriously, we had so much fun recording this episode with Suzy and ...
•
58:09
S1 Episode 10: A Trip to the Warehouse
To make beer, you need stuff. And our friends at the Allagash warehouse know a lot about sourcing and storing all of that stuff. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dave, Mitch, and Pete about: the oddest things we happen to store in our wareh...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
46:29