Definitive Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Portland, Maine, United States 🇺🇸

Established in 2018

Contact
35 Industrial Way, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Description
Definitive Brewing was formed in 2017 when we came across lightning in a (beer) bottle. After months of planning, we were introduced to our now Director of Brewing Operations, and found an ideal location, all in a single week. Our investment group is made up of friends and family all with ties to Lake Cobbosseecontee in Manchester, ME. After 6 months of tireless efforts to transform an old scaffolding company into a production brewery and tasting room, we opened May 19, 2018 on the legendary Industrial Way.

After two years of operation in Portland, our team chose to open a second tasting room on May 22nd, 2020 in Maine's southernmost town, Kittery in the heart of the shopping district. Kittery is pillar in Maine's food and beverage scene, and the opportunity to become part of this phenomenal town was one that we could not pass up.

At Definitive Brewing we strive to provide a memorable tasting room experience for all of our customers. This is culminated by our wide variety of beers, including our Kolsch (Contee), Session Ales, IPAs, Stouts and Sours! Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you soon!

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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

16 oz. Aroma of crackers, honey, lager yeast. Flavor has light minerals, crackers, weak citrus. Dry and crisp. Average for the style. Well crafted.

Tried on 09 Apr 2019 at 18:37

gave a cheers!

8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Draft at Southern Grist 3rd Anniversary. Pours a deep ruby to purple with a finger of pink foam that lingers. Lovely berry forward nose with jammy blackberry and blueberry aromas with some vanilla as it warms. Creamy yogurt and fresh berry on the palate. Easy drinking with a creamy texture. Smooth berry and light tart yogurt on the finish.

Tried from Draft on 21 Mar 2019 at 05:05


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Draft at Southern Grist 3rd Anniversary. Pours a hazy gold with a finger of foam that lingers. Pungent tropical fruit forward nose with mango, strawberry and citrus notes. Some pineapple on the palate with dank flavors. Smooth, fruit forward finish with some light piney bitterness to keep everything in check.

Tried from Draft on 12 Mar 2019 at 04:31



8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

16 oz. can. The flavor starts with a mild amount of pale grain, citrus, straw, and some easy bitterness. The finish has straw, mild grape-ish hints and no alcohol. Light crisp body and texture. Overall, I am biased because I love the hop variety. This one displays the Nelson wonderfully.

Tried from Can on 30 Jan 2019 at 22:10


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Typical haze appearance. Aroma shows mild melon, and citrus rind. Flavor is Citra and mosaic dominant. The piney / herbal Simcoe is hidden in the background. Light juice. For the NE IPA style, maybe slightly above average.

Tried on 25 Jan 2019 at 15:59


7.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Draft sample at the source. Soild amount of coconut through the sip. Not overly sweet and does show a nice creamy texture from the milk sugar. About what is expected from a adjunct milk stout.

Tried from Draft on 30 Sep 2018 at 12:20

gave a cheers!

7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

5 oz. draft at the brewery. 9-21-18 Batch. Certainly is different. Lime, herbs, pine, and yeast. Light juice in the character. It is good not top tier to my tastebuds. Overall, well made.

Tried from Draft on 30 Sep 2018 at 12:17


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

5 oz. draft at the brewery. Oh boy another milkshake IPA. Hate the style... this is not overly sweet. But sweet all the same. Mango and vanilla is forward in the flavor. It is what it is. Not overly sweet but... yeah, whatever.

Tried from Draft on 30 Sep 2018 at 12:14


6.8
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Pours a hazy, peach-orange color, with minimal head. Aroma is dank, with citrus and tropical fruit. Flavor has a touch of hop burn, along with some butterscotch. There's also citrus and tropical fruit in the mix. Finish is a touch chalky, with some pine/spruce hop bitterness.

Tried on 20 Sep 2018 at 22:15