Definitive Brewing Company

Came here for the first time to DJ an event and had an incredible time! Byo food but that's not problem! We will definitely be back! I recommend the Radiant Days Sour!

I want to start out by saying this was our last stop on a mini brewery trip we took to Maine but I wish it was our first. Out of over the 10 breweries we hit this one was one of the best. Travis was working the bar and he was the best bartender we had all weekend. Not only was he extremely friendly and welcoming but he was well educated on the different beers and actually gave suggestions. You can tell he takes pride in the brewery and if we lived local would visit more just for the experience alone. The beers were good and had options to take home single cans which was a plus. Their pizza is also 100% amazing. Overall if you are planning a trip please plan to spend more time here, you won’t be disappointed!

Visited on 10-17-24. Sergio was working behind the bar and could not have been more friendly to talk too. Hands down the friendliest bartender we’ve come across in our time in the Portland area. The beers lived up to expectations. Definitely stop by if you are in the area.

This place has some great craft beer. It is really close to another brewery or two in the same complex so a visit here can be an easy visit to another few. They had ample space & a nice sitting area outside under a shaded circus tent set up. The staff was friendly & helpful. The beer was fabulous & reasonably priced. We got in just before closing to give it a try & wasn't rushed out the door near closing time.

Tried out Definitive while also in the area visiting other breweries. Atmosphere was chill and relaxed, with a lively crowd on a Thursday. Beer variety was pretty good, and while I didn't love the IPA I got, the sours we tried were excellent. Would come back.

Great beer and a fun space that is clean and modern. There was what felt like an impromptu comedy show that was not advertised nor warned to patrons and that made the end of the evening a little uncomfortable- especially with the library silence that took place. Loved the beer and variety of beer! Definitely would recommend beer to go!

If you like sour beers look no further. They have a very unique selection of sour beers to choose from and all of them are very tasty. We also tried their fruited IPA's as they seemed very unique and liked them as well. The location is very nice to hang out with a few friends for a while with cornhole in the back. They had plenty of parking in the back as well. When we were there they had a food truck available to get a bite to eat.

When I first walked into the bar, I could have sworn Roman Reigns was the bartender, but it turns out it was a man named Sergio, he treated me with hospitality, kindness, suggested some beers, and talked to me like I was the guest of the night. 10/10 service, will be back!

Definitive is a fun place to go with a group. They have a huge parking lot out back and a decent amount of seats inside. There's a big tent with picnic tables out back and out front in summer.. The pour line is usually out the door and service has never been particularly speedy. One thing they have going for them is their fun styles of stouts and sours. They do very small pours up to full pours so it's easy to try different beers which is exciting. They usually have a food truck or vendor servicing food inside (winter). Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Marking off another Portland, Maine brewery... Definitive Brewing Company! This time Steve and myself dove into sour territory and it was a good experience for sure! The Late Nite: Triple Berry Pie was the sour that we had and enjoyed fairly well. Flavor features with this sour is berries, sourness, vanilla, cinnamon and fruitiness. It's a stronger sour and comes in around an 8 on ABV. It's a fairly sweet tasting beer as well aside from the main flavor highlights but on this occasion it was OK. The flavors blended together well and made it a good sipping beer even though preferably it's not something I want to drink very often.

Loved the beer here. Lots of options for sours. A little expensive for a flight in my opinion, but there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Would be a fun place to catch a game as they had TV's around the indoor space. Maybe just get a pint instead of a flight? Beautiful artwork on their cans too. Quick service as well! Friendly staff and clean bathrooms.

I love definitive brewing company, the beers are all delicious!! Most are IPAs and craft beers, my favorite is vanilla dome, it is seasonal so when it's out grab it when you can!! I like the beer collaborations they do as well so keep a look out for that. They have music on the weekend and picnic tables in the back and some lawn games set up outside. Service is always great you order at the front counter. There is no food but you can bring snacks if you want, there almost always a food truck in the area, enjoy!!

Located across the street from Allagash Brewing, Definitive Brewing offers a few different sours along with hard seltzer and IPAs. The sours are kind of like drinking juice, but in a good way. I tried a couple of sours along with the Kolsch. If you want to try a few before selecting a beer, you can get a sip of a few different beers. There are tons of outdoor seating available including patio tables with some lawn games. There is also some seating inside that will give you a unique view into their brewing process. It's definitely a tamer, more relaxed vibe than their neighbors across the street; however; just as enjoyable.

FRUITY BEER- Yes! I am not a beer fan but this place almost has me converted. I had a few of their beers a few months ago as our friends make the trek and brought them over. So about the brewery... they had the kids won over in 3 minutes. A video game system set up for play? Heck yes! Ice cream? Heck Yeah. On top of cards and cornhole. A total win for parents. Plenty of parking, an array of beer, open doors for fresh air and outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful Maine summer.

Cool spot across the street from Allagash and next to 3-4 other breweries. This was my #2 spot for the local competition. I got the Fallstreak IPA, very good and my wife got the Contee Kolsch which she said was pretty good. They had a good selection of beers but we only had time for one. I'd highly recommend the Fallstreak for a good hazy NEIPA. 2 beers and a sticker were $16, fair compared to some higher priced competitors. Food truck on site was called "PB & Me" and was awesome! They had a variety of pb and grilled cheese sandwiches. Highly recommend.

We came in post Allagash and it was definitely really like the VA breweries we like. The seltzer was great, and both the IPA and the double IPA were actually super great. They had indoor and outdoor seating plus some tented outdoor seating. Tons of games to play too and live music being set up on a Saturday. Didn't seem to have food or AC so a bit hot in the summer.

Oh my gosh I can't get enough of this place! Quaint little place with plenty of seating in and outdoor! They gave IPAs, sours, smoothie type beers and it's always changing!

Better than a 4 star. They have a good selection of double IPAs and a triple that are very fine brews . I can't tell you what is best.... That's for you to decide. No flights so do small small pours and do your research . Quiz later so enjoy your studies.

We really enjoyed our time at Definitive! There was a lot of outside area to sit and a big inside as well. The bartender was also very friendly and helped us pick out the perfect drinks for us. I really really loved the sours that they had! I love smoothie type sours and these were amazing! I didn't want to finish them, they were so good. The only issue was that the power went out while we were there that limited their ability to serve us a little bit, but they got it back going quickly and rolled with the punches.

Sits across from Allagash. Definitive Brewing always has yummy assortments. I normally don't like sours but this season they had s few yummy ones I looooved. Opens 11am Saturdays and noon other days. Outdoor seating by individual fire pits in the front and more seating in the back. People bring their dogs. They don't officially sell mini tasting sets or flights but you can just make your own as most come in 5 oz, 10 oz and 13 oz. They have a parking lot behind their building. There is a food "appetizer" menu and sometimes a food truck is there. They also sell a few wines and champagne. Cards only. Check their Instagram for new beer releases. They also sell to go cans of certain flavors.

My first visit to Definitive was to play Friends trivia with my son and nieces and it was a blast. They were super quick to respond to email questions and I could hear their fun loving attitude through their correspondence. Visiting during the pandemic, I appreciate their willingness to wear masks and maintain a safe distance from their customers. We stopped in for a quick pickup and they made it easy. I also had to sneak in a taster of Black is Beautiful because I love stouts and chocolate. It's a very strong stout - I recommend trying.

I really liked this brewery. Their porter was the best we had in Portland. The staff was friendly and buying merchandise was a must. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating.

Some of the most unique and distinctive brews I've known. I'm with the Kiln brew which is about as dark and deep as one can go! My buds got the raspberry ciders with real fruit inside. Absolutely amazing and delicious.

Definitive is in my partner's top two favorite breweries in Maine. We buy *a lot* of their IPAs (from alcohol purveyors across Portland). Which, by the way, they make a ton of (even though it doesn't seem like it when you visit the actual brewery). His favorites include... - Gravity Palace (TIPA) - Distant Gardens (DDH DIPA) - Particles (DDH DIPA) - Concert Mode (DDH IPA) Essentially, if it's a Definitive IPA then he's gonna drink it! I had sort of written them off as just another local craft brewery making blow-your-mouth-out-hoppy-beers. But we recently visited in person (side note: much like other reviewers have mentioned, we've had very polarizing experiences with the staff) and - much to my partner's dismay, and my extreme joy - they had some really creative sours ("Late Nite: Blueberry Waffles" is sexy; sexy like Mark Ronson featuring Lykke Li singing "Late Night Feelings" to me sexy -- it's one of the best beers I've EVER HAD... and *of course*, it's now unavailable), double fruited sours ("Twilight Juice" takes like a smoothie!), a rotating "Euphoric Night" (the last one was like blended strawberries and cream), session ales, and rich stouts. So, now, we're both fans! He'll enjoy his one billion IBU beer and I'll be sipping on these juicy, fruity sours all day.

great ppl awesome venue for events ... Hash Bash 2-3 after party was here! good vibes

One of my favorite breweries I have visited so far in any state! Great selection of beers, they have some world class IPAs, including DIPA and TIPA selections, and some sours and sour IPAs which are delicious. No frills place, expansive menu with a variety of size options and can get some 5oz pour to taste, followed by a full pint and/or a 4-pack to go of your favorite flavor. I really like the vibe here. The main seating area is within the brewery itself, surrounded by the fermentation tanks. Very industrial and cool, personally this is the kind of vibe I look for in visiting a brewery. Outdoor seating as well, and very pet friendly. This is a must-stop for me whenever visiting Maine now.

I had a good time here, really, really enjoyed the stouts/porters, and I got to catch a sour and an IPA. Best beer for me in Portland. The space is cool, clean on the inside, and there are picnic benches in the front and in the back, the back side enjoying some canopies, a food truck, and other stuff. The staff is a bit aloof, or shy, but once I got the conversation going they gave me the best tips for my visit to Portland and surrounding areas. You got to talk to the bartenders, they got the hook up. I really recommend this place.

Awesome brewery located in the same industrial complex as Allagash and several other local breweries. We tried several in the area in one trip, and Definitive Brewing was definitively my favorite (ha!). If you've read my brewery reviews before, you know I'm a fruited sour kind of girl, and Definitive Brewing's fruited sours are on-point. Honestly, I should have known I would love them --- turns out I've already tried and enjoyed Euphoric Thrills, their recent collaboration with Dewey Beer Co. However, after my stop here, I am very sad that I don't live close enough to indulge in all of their rotating offerings! While Definitive doesn't offer flights, they do offer the chance to purchase 5 oz pours, so you can essentially build your own flight a few pours at a time. The highlights on this particular visit for me were Twilight Juice (Tangerine Pineapple Creamsicle Double Fruited Sour) and Euphoric Electrofruit (Blueberry Crisp Double Fruited Sour), neither of which was available in four-packs to my dismay. Twilight Juice tasted like a pineapple smoothie with a dangerous 9% ABV, while Euphoric Electrofruit literally tasted like a piece of blueberry crisp, with layered flavors of blueberry, vanilla, and cinnamon. BF enjoyed 35, the Session IPA series as well. There is plenty of outdoor seating under several tents, and they offer cornhole out back. There's a lot of parking behind the building as well.

Definitive is doing a lot of things right. First off, their space is probably my favorite when it comes to comparing it with the other breweries in the area. Their location is spacious, open, and is able to house a good crowd of people. I came here on a Saturday with a few friends, and it was packed with people, yet, there was still plenty of seating, even with a local food truck vendor making food in a corner and a couple games of corn hole being played. Definitive also has an expansive list of beer options that they brew, and they are pretty unique. I tried their Vanilla Dome milkshake IPA, which was unique in flavor, but wasn't totally my favorite IPA I have ever tried. I took a sip from my friends' beers and they all were unique and decent, and I certainly appreciate how Definitive is setting themselves apart through their unique brews. Overall, Definitive's space is certainly a selling point in coming here, and I look forward to trying more of their beers!

These guys opened up in an area with a lot of already established breweries but they fit in well. Instead of starting off small they came in knowing what to expect and opened with lots of cans available and already distribute around Maine. Located across the street from Allagash Brewing, in a nice spot with plenty of space inside and outside. With a partnership they have wood fire pizza available outside to pair with beer. Also if you feel like playing some games while drinking head out back for some cornhole. They started out with an IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA, and a Kölsch. Along with new releases quite often including small batch specialty stouts only available in house. All of the beers I have tried from them have been good and look forward to many more to come. If you like beer this is a must stop especially since it's in a brewery hot spot. You can park here or at another nearby brewery and walk to all 5 in this area.

There are about twenty breweries in Portland and it's reached a point where most are basically indistinguishable. Give me a beer from Bissell, Bunker, Lonepine, Goodfire, etc. and all I see is yet another hazy IPA hop bomb. Don't get me wrong, I quite enjoy these. But eventually they all blend together. Welcome Definitive, which succeeds in being something different. While it's not my favorite brewery experience (that would go to Bissell and Allagash), they are some of my favorite Portland area beers. While Definitive certainly has traditional IPAs, many of their beers lean fruity. So if that isn't your thing, it's not worth a special trip. At any given time Definitive will have at least twelve beers on tap, with multiple sours and fruit tinged IPAs. The Dome series of milkshake IPAs and the Portal series of sours have really caught on. Many of the beers are less bitter than rival breweries, so it's a good choice for people who don't love the hops. The brewery space itself is traditional. It's a large, open industrial space with various tables and couches, board games, Nintendo, etc. In summer the capacity doubles with the outdoors and the usual lawn games. There's often a food truck. It's your typical Portland brewery experience. But the beer is special, and different. It's probably my favorite in the Industrial Way complex and worth the trip.

First time trying a brewery. It was a quiet day, not busy so I liked that as lime was short. Ordered a few drinks. Sat indoors just to see how the atmosphere was. It was chill. Lots of space outdoors to sit.

Hard no with this place. Super cheap and unfriendly staff. I had never in life been denied a small taster of a beer before committing to a full glass of it. He literally told me if I wanted to sample a beer I'd have to pay for the full 5oz glass. Their excuse was that they got in trouble for giving samplers because the boss didn't want to give free things away. Whether that's true or not, how can you say that about the people that support your business and keep it alive? Then they told us they were no longer giving out flights and that if we wanted to try beers we'd have to buy each one individually. We felt so unwelcome we ended up leaving. I refuse to support a business like this and I will never be back.

I'm not much of a sour drinker but the ones I got the other day were very good. My favorite was the Late Night

Distant Gardens was the best DIPA I had while in Portland this last time. At 8% it went down dangerously easy. We went on a Saturday and there was a good crowd. I've only been here once but after seeing all the different interesting beers they've brewed at some point I want to go back and try some of the more intriguing sounding options they have.

Very small brewery with a decent sized back patio, wish there was more indoor space since we ended up coming on a colder day so we didn't want to spend too much time sitting outside. There was 1 or 2 tables near a fireplace inside, but those groups weren't moving anytime soon, and I don't blame them :) The two beers we tried were good, very thick and fruity, almost more of a smoothie than a beer. It was an interesting experience and although we may not be back to this location, we may try the Kittery location sometime soon!

So many breweries in Portland, but Definitive is one of the best! Located in the same area as Allagash and a few other smaller breweries; park and walk to them all! Taproom is spacious with some outdoor seating, and an old-school video game system set up (Super Mario World!). Smaller size offerings so you can try all the beers as well.

Very good beers and fun atmosphere on the back patio with live music on a Saturday night. They stay open an hour later than the other breweries on the street, so get crowded at 7, but we had no issue finding a table We tried a few of their beers and would recommend Baby Steps and Vanilla Dome.

Soundtrack is undefeated Beers are juicy People are solid For those doing Portland for its cold, refreshing beverage scene, Definitive may be on your list. If so, keep it there; if not, add it; if you hadn't even planned on visiting breweries while in the area, please reconsider. Cognoscenti know that Industrial Way plays host to a healthy handful of breweries a stone's throw from one another, and each have their charms and benefits. I choose Definitive as the top for its beers, indoor/outdoor space, friendly people, excellent music, snack availability, plentiful restrooms, and overall vibe. Their website is good for happenings and tappings to stay current on what to expect. Parking is available on site, and Uber/Lyft serve this area capably. Definitively give 'em a shot!

Update: Definitive has stepped up to the social distance challenge during COVID times. When you arrive you are seated away from other people at large outdoor tables. You scan a QR code and access the beer list, then place your order via the online entry system. Quickly your beer order comes out by a masked server. They have seating in the front and back of the brewery, which means plenty of space. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here with my close friends to have a socially distant beer on the patio. This new brewery really has something going on. Definitive is going to be the next big brewery name in Portland, I can just feel it. There is tell tale that their brewer is the man behind some of Maine Beer Company's most famous beers. It makes sense that their stout is a lovely coffee/chocolate flavor and smooth as can be. Their pale ale and their other brews on tap were impressive. We rarely get beers to go, by in this instance we couldn't help it and got two 4 packs. The inside of the brewery is just the way I like it, big tanks, picnic tables, concrete, and even a Super Nintendo. Even though my spouse wasn't digging it, there are these cool concrete light features under the bar, which reminded me of dinosaurs and laser tag, so naturally, I was like "Yeah, that's awesome!" So will I be returning and telling others about this brewery? Absolutely. Will I bring friends and family here from out of town? 100%. Will I say "I told you so." when they are the big game in town? Yes. And I'll smile when

They have seltzers for gluten-free people. Their sour beers are not a sour as Allagash. The latter does that appear to be filtered either which is nice. Order the one with peanut butter, so good.

Came for the sours and was genuinely excited, but was fairly disappointed. Seems that they brew one big batch of lacto and then separate and add the various fruit flavorings. Wasn't to impressed with any of them as the balance was masked by one overwhelming flavors among the three of five present. A nice spot, but sub-par sours. Didn't try the other beers, which may be better!

Cute brewery with outdoor space to drink. They provide tastings in different sizes which is actually really convenient so you can control how much you want of each kind. They have a good amount of their own brews and then some guest drafts from nearby breweries like Allagash. The ale was simple yet tasty and the double stout was actually extremely delicious (like a dessert).

Delicious, unique beers on the stacked Industrial Way paradise. I picked up the Portals Beer (sour ale with vanilla and mango?!) and my girlfriend got the Peels&Pits IPA (which actually tasted like orange peels). Big space inside and out back for activity and group hangouts. Perfect weekend hangout.

I've come here a few times, once this winter and because it's an industrial space it was a bit drafty. I came here a few days ago on a beautiful sunny Sunday. They do a good job here managing the flow of people in and out. They've got the sidewalk leading up to the building properly marked off so everyone maintains social distancing. The outdoor seating was pretty extensive as well. The staff is friendly and the service is pretty quick. Inside they have two different roped off lines that direct you to the seating out back or out front. Also they drop your beers off on a side table so it's contactless pickup. My only real drawback is that they don't have a lot for someone that like a stout or sour like me. Definitely heavy on the IPA's.

The beer selection is great! Kolsch in for summer time. The ambience is very chill with 80-90s music filling the brewery. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Conveniently located across from multiple breweries. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. We purchased a few 5 ounce pours and they gave us a special baby steps which is a coconut milk stout was delicious and I am not a stout fan. My favorite beer is definitely their signature ipa, the definitive ale. It has great taste of hops and bitterness to enjoy any time. Come by and play some corn hole and other games. We had some pepperoni pizza from the food truck on site (Fire and Company) with a built in brick oven. Don't forget to grab some "Merch" including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, and glassware.

Love the beers and laid back vibe at least on Sundays. A huge parking lots, a lot of beer (heavy on kolsch style but some great overlooked stouts too, and plenty of swag you can rep they have it. Couple of large TVs playing football on Sunday and an N64 if you want to get some Mario in while having a beer. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed the IPAs here (they have double and triple), but the stouts didn't quite hit the mark (especially the Queen one - stuck in a strange place between beer and dessert wine). Spacious so plenty of seating.

Awesome dog friendly brewery with great beer, great environment & friendly staff! Love a brewery that lets pup hang out!

Awesome space! Has a great vibe similar to the other breweries in the area (Allagash, Foundation, Austin St, etc) yet is still unique. There was plenty of outdoor seating in addition to the indoor tables and bar. They also had corn hole out back and a food truck in the front! I'm not sure if the food truck is a permanent fixture but it looked popular. I only tried one of the beers and was happy with my choice (their Kolsch). They currently have 4 beers on tap but I overheard one of the bartenders offer a 5th beer to someone (I believe it was a double coconut porter). Wish it had opened earlier so I could enjoy it more before I left Portland!!!

I was a little put off by the hipster vibe I got when I first walked in but this place is awesome. It's super spacious and you don't feel like you're on top of everyone like some places. The line looks long but it moves very quickly. We were lucky to snag a little window area which was perfect to see it all. We tried a few different beers but the two that stood out the most were the strawberry milkshake beer and an oreo stout. Sooooo good! They are a little heavy so I'm glad I only got the small tasters. Everything my boyfriend tried he really liked too. I can't wait to come back and see what they brew up next!

Stopped in to check out Definitive on a busy Saturday afternoon with my daughter & SIL. Standard taproom. Assortment of seating-bar, tables with couches, tables & chairs. We stood at a high table. Nice assortment of choices for beer. I had 2 different stouts that were very flavorful-Baby Steps and another one. The IPA's that my daughter & her husband had were good. Staff were helpful with making choices. Many patrons were playing games (cards, Jenga, etc.) Brewery is dog friendly. Plenty of parking. Other breweries are right next door. There was a food truck outside. Glad we went.

Quality and consistency. Easily our favorite brewery in Portland at the moment. You see so many breweries spit out some fire brews, but no one compares to the consistency of this place. Perfect every time. Plus! You can bring dogs! Grimm loves the attention

Such a great place to hang out and have a few drinks. The Staff were great people who were also very welcoming. Plenty of outdoor seating. We drove over an hour from MA and would definitely do the same in the future. DBC also has some awesome brews!

Definitive: I want to love you! Such an excellent brewing pedigree and your beer shows so much potential. But I have to buy a can for $7 to sample it?! When I can buy a 4-pack for 16? Or drive to one of the places you distribute to and buy a single can for $5? I'm from Manhattan, so I'm no stranger to high prices. But c'mon now.... Let us try it without up-pricing, so we can all fall in love and *then* give you all our monies in exchange for flats of the stuff!

Stopped here after going to Allagash since it was right across the street from it. I wasn't that impressed with it. I'll be honest tho, I was a tad tipsy after hitting up Allagash so maybe my taste buds were a lil shot. They didn't offer any flights but you could get a small lil taster of their beers. I ended up getting the Vanilla dome, definitive IPA and the baby steps. They were all ok but I didn't feel like they were that different or unique from other breweries with beers similar to theirs. I did really like that the place was dog friendly not just outside but inside as well. Being a puppy momma I really appreciated that. If I'm ever in the area again I will say that I'll stop here again and try some of there other beers. Maybe the beers I got just weren't up my alley. I'll also stop here before going to another brewery.

This place went from 0 to 100 real quick! Instead of starting small with a few beers and slowly working their way up, they opened and immediately started distributing and pouring a big selection of beers, which is bold and I like it. The space itself is pretty big and nice, the beers for the most part, are good but don't knock it out of the park. Some of my favorite beers that I've tried here aren't sold in cans, and their flagships are good but none of them really wow me. Still, if you're on industrial drive I think it's definitely worth a visit. They always have new and inventive beers pouring. Although I will also say their sample size prices are a bit higher than other breweries, especially compared to Allagash.