Breweries near Kennebunk

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  1. DZachariah

    DZachariah Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    I'm doing a quick weekend camping trip up in Kennebunk and was looking for recommendations for nearby breweries. The wife probably will only let me sneak off for a few minutes to grab some bottles or growlers, so Portland is out. Are Hidden Cove or Funky Bow worth checking out? Bottle shops? Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 DZachariah, Aug 13, 2015
  2. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Federal Jacks is in Kennebunk I believe. Then Banded Horn and Barreled Souls are close. Make sure to visit Tully's
     
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  3. WesFoxlove

    WesFoxlove Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2013 Massachusetts

    Funky Bow on a Friday Night is usually an Awesome time... Live bands, bonfire, pizza. Definitely worth looking into.

    As for cans/bottles, check out "Cummings" - It's the gas station right off the Kennebunk Exit, but solid solid selection of Maine beers, etc. If you're closer to Kennebunkport, maybe HB Provisions for cans/bottles? Smaller selection, but some good options.
     
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  4. DZachariah

    DZachariah Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    Federal Jack's used to be a go-to for us, but I've been kind of left wanting the last few times I visited them. Didn't realize Banded Horn was close, too. Is Barreled Souls any good? Their current tap list sounds very interesting.
     
    #4 DZachariah, Aug 13, 2015
  5. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    If you travel a bit south you'll find Run of the Mill brew Pub in Saco downtown. Nothing to go crazy over but some good solid beers and a really nice patio spot on the river outside of the mill.

    I like the beer they put out and I also love all the Boston, MA, VT stuff. So take that for what its worth.
     
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  6. Faxmesomehalibut

    Faxmesomehalibut Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 New Hampshire
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    You'll be like 20 minutes from Portland....so just go there! Hahah
     
    #6 Faxmesomehalibut, Aug 13, 2015
  7. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Yea, there's that to ha
     
    #7 Jbrews, Aug 13, 2015
  8. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Never had Barreled Souls but I hear its worth the visit. Banded Horn is solid the Pils is very good. The the veridian IPA is as well. They make it with granola and you can tell gives a different but good twist. They also have a DIPA released recently.
     
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  9. jbart

    jbart Zealot (592) Oct 2, 2004 Maine

    Barreled Souls is great! Lots of interesting stuff on tap, and everything I've had has been good to amazing. It's becoming one of my go-tos when I'm in Maine. The beer at Run of the Mill really doesn't compare, but they do serve food and have a nice deck if those things are important to you.
     
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  10. JGLittle

    JGLittle Pundit (897) Mar 24, 2012 Massachusetts

    Cummings market is a good low key spot. Be sure to check the cooler over by the deli. But please leave me a couple choices. I am headed up there this weekend too!
     
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  11. JGLittle

    JGLittle Pundit (897) Mar 24, 2012 Massachusetts

    Cummings usually has Funky Bow, Marshall Wharf, Oxbow, etc.
     
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  12. DZachariah

    DZachariah Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    I promise not to be too greedy @JGLittle! Thanks for the heads-up!
     
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  13. Faxmesomehalibut

    Faxmesomehalibut Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 New Hampshire
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    Last time I was in Kennebunk I went to Local 50 for dinner and they had a few choice bottles of some serious Belgian stuff....FYI
     
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  14. jbart

    jbart Zealot (592) Oct 2, 2004 Maine

    Yep - I really enjoyed this place when I was there recently. http://www.localkennebunk.com/
     
    #14 jbart, Aug 13, 2015
  15. kinopio

    kinopio Savant (1,037) Apr 30, 2009 Massachusetts

    Whats the deal with growlers at Barreled Souls? Looking for general prices for growler fills and the growler itself. All I've heard is that they have a crate that holds 4 growlers.
     
    #15 kinopio, Aug 13, 2015
  16. jbart

    jbart Zealot (592) Oct 2, 2004 Maine

    They are $8 - $10 for 32 oz. Deposit was something like $3 - $5.
     
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  17. papposilenus

    papposilenus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,232) Jun 21, 2014 New Hampshire
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    A few minutes, a couple hours, same thing, right? 'Honey, I got lost'. I'd hate to admit how many times I've done that.

    Because sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
     
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  18. CTJman

    CTJman Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2013 Connecticut
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    Hit Tributary on the way up
     
    #18 CTJman, Aug 14, 2015
  19. CTJman

    CTJman Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2013 Connecticut
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    i just ate there last weekend. Bottles of KBS and Mattina Rosa were available for bottles
     
    #19 CTJman, Aug 14, 2015
  20. DZachariah

    DZachariah Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    I've had a few things from them that have made their way into MA and haven't been terribly wow'ed (I know, that's probably blasphemy on my part). Would there be anything specific worth trying if I did stop in on my way up?
     
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