Brewery: Maine Beer Company | Location: Freeport, ME
Style: American IPA | ABV: 7% | Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Maine Beer Company cracked the Brewers Association’s national Top 50 in 2025, debuting at #46. Lunch is the beer that made them famous, and one taste tells you exactly why.
Appearance
Pours a clear, burnished amber-gold with a clean white head. Classic IPA looks, no tricks.
Aroma
Bright and resinous — fresh pine, citrus rind, and a touch of floral hops. There’s a subtle biscuit malt note in the background that adds warmth.
Taste
Assertively hoppy without being aggressive. Grapefruit and orange peel dominate the flavor, supported by a firm but not harsh bitterness. Clean, dry finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively, snappy carbonation.
Bottom Line
Lunch is the IPA that made New England pay attention to Maine. A precise, beautifully balanced IPA that rewards both hop heads and casual drinkers alike. A true regional gem that’s earned its national reputation.
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