Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/16/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Fore River Brewing Company
45 Huntress Ave, South Portland, Maine, 04106-4115
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.8% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.8% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.3% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.3% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.3% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.8% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.7% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
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4.5 ★
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Visitor reviews
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/11/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
7/17/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/12/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Fore River Brewing Company FAQs
Is Fore River Brewing Company dog friendly?
Yes. Fore River Brewing Company is dog friendly in South Portland in the taproom.
Does Fore River Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Fore River Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Fore River Brewing Company?
Fore River Brewing Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Fore River Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?
Fore River Brewing Company does not currently list a patio. Check the profile map and hours before planning an outdoor hang.
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