LAGERS

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BUG LAGER

Our best selling beer, probably owing to its mildness & light body. Golden in color, Bug is a refreshing, Bohemian Pilsner. 5.0%

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BUG ZAPPER SUPERLAGER

Darker, heavier & more potent than the Bug, this long-conditioned lager goes down like nectar. You won't even notice the bugs biting you. 6.2%

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MUDFLAP SPRINGBOCK

Traditionally, the monks brewed this for their Lenten fasts. We just brew it because we like hearty German Lagers. Fortified by rich Munich Malz, & accented by noble hops. 5.7%

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ACHTUNG OKTOBERFEST

A true Munich-style Lager, with roasted malts giving plenty of character. Lighter in body than the dark ales, this amber beer has a mild, sweet finish. 5.8%

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GRASSHOPPER LAGER

Bug's hoppy cousin, a Pilsner loaded with noble hops. 5.5%

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GOLDEN/AMBER ALES

ALEWIFE ALE

Our flagship ale, a bittersweet balance of malt & hops. This English-style Pale is a great session beer. 4.4%

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STATE BUDGET RED ALE

A red-hued ale that combines some of our IPA's hoppiness with a strong malt backbone. 4.9%

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WE ALL (S)CREAM ALE

A golden-colored, mildly hopped ale that packs a surprising punch, with legendary smoothness from being prepared & served nitrogenated like a stout. 5.7%

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"I DO" BREW

Brewed with love, we've put a balanced English Best Bitter style on draft to celebrate the Brewmaster's nuptials. He's less bitter now. 5.1%

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CHAZMO ALTBIER

A German-style Alt Ale with a light copper color. This full-bodied, slightly sweet beer owes its crisp clean finish to its lower fermentation temperature & extended conditioning time. 5.4%

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DUNKEL JOHN'S BAND

Our rendition of a rare German-style beer known as a Dunkelweizen (Dark Wheat). The slight sour taste from the yeast left in suspension is offset by the roasted hint of darker grains. 5.3%

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SPECIALTY ALES

DOG DAYS SUMMER WHEAT

One of our fastest selling beers, this is a refreshing German Hefeweizen with a citrusy lightness that belies its strength. Great on a hot summer day. 5.8%

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TASTE OF VICTORY

Celebrates another New England Championship. This amber Ale is satisfyingly smooth thanks to oats, earthy hops & a touch of smoked malt. 5.4%

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BOMBSHELL BLONDE ALE

This Golden Ale will Quench anyone's thirst for Balance. 5.3%

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IPAS

PITCH BLACK IPA

This dark IPAs intense piney bitterness is balanced by the soft roastiness of dehusked black malt. 5.5%

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STONEWALL HPA

We call this Hallowell Pale Ale. Juicy and Hazy, with tropical stonefruit notes. 6.3%

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1762 RYE PALE ALE

Celebrates the 250 year anniversary of the founding of Saco & Hallowell. This IPA has a smooth malt base, a firm delicate hop balance & a crisp spicy finish. 5.5%

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FIREFLY SUMMER IPA

A seasonal hybrid of a juicy NEIPA and a bitter West Coast IPA. 6.3%

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HOPICANA DIPA

A great example of a New England Double IPA, this juicy, tropical hop bomb will awaken the senses. 8.2%

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WHAT'S HOPPENIN' XPA

This pale gold ale is all about the hops. A clean malty base then hops are added for an explosion of flavor. Deceptively smooth & drinkable. 6.5%

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OLD HALLOW ALE IPA

We focus on the hops in this West Coast version of an IPA. One of our few brews we only hop with one variety which imparts a wonderful floral aroma made even more pronounced by dry hopping. 5.4%

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BI-CENTENNI-ALE DDH

In honor of Maines 200th, we have double-dry-hopped this NE IPA with Centennial Hops. See what we did there!? 8.0%

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MILLENI-ALE NEIPA

A juicy hazy New England style IPA with Amarillo & Ekunot hops. 5.8%

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CASK CONDITIONED

BACKHOUSE BITTER

A true English original bitter, the low alcohol content will allow you to drink it all day long. The British malt & hops really make it a taste of England. 4.2%

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BRICKHOUSE BITTER

This dark copper treat is full of flavor. The cellar temperature brings out the caramel malt flavor complemented by a healthy dose of East Kent Golding hops. 5.3%

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EX-WIFE EXTRA BITTER

A Real Ale drinkers dream. Fully loaded with malt & hops, this will fill your heart with love, unlike your... well, let's not get started on that. 6.2%

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CASSK KICKIN' IPA

We've taken our IPA & amped it to dizzying heights with more malty goodness & Cascade hops. 7.8%

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SUMMER BITTER SUMMER NOT

A lighter, cask-conditioned version of our IPA, with just enough tingle to remind you how great it is to be in Maine in the summer. 4.9%

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DARKER ALES

DUMMERS LANE BROWN ALE

A rich, dark Brown Ale, this malty delight is packed full of nutty & chocolaty notes. 4.8%

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HELTER KELPER DOUBLE BROWN

A malty ale made even richer by the addition of locally harvested sugar kelp. 6.8%

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TENTED KILT SCOTTISH ALE

Another Malt-centric beer, this potent brew is notable for its hint of hardwood smoked malts. 6.0%

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FOR RICHER OR POORTER

If we don't have a stout on tap you'll be enjoying this beer. A strong chocolaty porter, it will seduce you with its smoked, roasted flavors. 5.7%

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SMELT CAMP STRONG ALE

Always a house favorite in the winter, this ESB maintains the same balance as the Alewife, but with loads more malt & hops. 6.0%

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TARBOX CREAM STOUT

As black as the night & as smooth as the Blarney Stone, our version of the classic Irish style is thick & creamy, with a mild aftertaste of burnt, roasted grains. 4.5%

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SOW YOUR OATS STOUT

Our most complex brew with seven different types of barley & oats. This is stronger & hoppier than Tarbox, with the oats imparting a well-rounded mouthfeel. 5.9%

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OTHER

SAMPLE PADDLE

try a 3oz sample of all 7 of our brews on tap

$7.00

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THE LIBERAL CUP LOGO GLASS

Glass only

$7.00

with a brew

$10.00