Brewery Profile

Definitive Brewing Company

Portland’s Industrial Way is one of Maine’s better-known brewery corridors, and the Portland tasting room for Definitive Brewing Company sits within that concentration rather than apart from it. A visitor walking in should expect a working craft-beer taproom built around Definitive’s range of creative and eclectic beers, with the day’s list best confirmed on site. The room also functions as more than a place to order a pour. Definitive regularly uses the Portland location as a community gathering point, with scheduled events that can include festivals, workshops, and art markets. Many of those activities are listed as all-ages and family-friendly, which gives the space a broader role than a standard beer stop.

Travelers coming through southern Maine often build brewery visits around variety and proximity, especially in Portland, where several producers can be visited in a single area. Definitive fits that pattern because its Portland taproom is part of an established brewery district and because the company’s stated focus is not limited to one narrow category of beer. Without relying on a single named flagship or a fixed style identity, the brewery presents itself through a changing, eclectic approach across its operations. For visitors comparing Portland breweries, that makes it a useful stop for seeing how one independent producer interprets contemporary craft beer while also taking part in the city’s taproom culture.

For planning purposes, the Portland location offers daily specials Monday through Friday, though the details of those specials should be checked directly with the taproom before visiting. Current pours, event timing, age guidance for specific programs, and any practical amenities not listed here are also best confirmed through the brewery’s own channels or in person. Definitive Brewing Company remains independently owned and also operates a second taproom in Kittery, Maine, which may be useful for travelers moving along the southern Maine coast. In Portland, the main reasons to stop are its Industrial Way setting, its broad beer program, and its active calendar of community events.

The Portland, Maine tasting room for Definitive Brewing Company is situated on Industrial Way, a location recognized regionally for its concentration of breweries. Definitive specializes in producing creative and eclectic beers across its operations. The facility functions as a community hub, regularly hosting a variety of events such as festivals, workshops, and art markets, with many scheduled activities designated as all-ages and family-friendly. Daily specials are offered Monday through Friday at the Portland location. Definitive Brewing Company maintains independent ownership and operates a second taproom in Kittery, Maine.

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35 Industrial Way, Portland, Maine, 04103-1071

Phone: 207-536-1288

Website: http://www.definitivebrewing.com

Hours: Tasting Room hours: MONDAY 12-8 PM, TUESDAY 12-8 PM, WEDNESDAY 12-8 PM, THURSDAY 12-8 PM, FRIDAY 12-8 PM, SATURDAY 11-8 PM, SUNDAY 12-7 PM. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-5pm, all tall pours are $5!

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Fat Kid Culinary Food Truck

    Jul 3, 2026

    Food truck serving a full menu of delicious food Thursday through Sunday at the Portland tasting room during fall and winter hours.

  • Fat Kid Culinary

    Jul 4, 2026

    Enjoy delicious food from the Fat Kid Culinary food truck available Thursday through Sunday with varying hours. Check specific days for exact hours.

  • Keep The Glass

    Jul 7, 2026

    Take advantage of Keep The Glass specials every Tuesday from 3-7pm.

  • Bonsai Bar

    Jul 7, 2026

    Enjoy the Portland Bonsai Bar event featuring bonsai education and community on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at Definitive Brewing Company.

  • Bingo: Minnis Sanctuary

    Jul 8, 2026

    Play Bingo to support The Minnis Sanctuary every Wednesday from 6-8pm.

  • Bingo for a Cause - Minnis Sanctuary

    Jul 8, 2026

    Bingo event to support The Minnis Sanctuary, held Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Portland tasting room.

  • Bingo: South Portland Lions Club

    Jul 8, 2026

    Participate in Bingo nights supporting the South Portland Lions Club every Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at Definitive Brewing Company.

  • TRIVIA

    Jul 9, 2026

    Join us every Thursday evening for trivia night from 6 to 8 PM. Compete for 1st and 2nd place prizes including Definitive and Fat Kid gift cards.

  • Friday Night Flights

    Jul 10, 2026

    $12 Flights from 5pm-8pm at Definitive Brewing Company.

  • Flight Night

    Jul 10, 2026

    Join us every Friday night for Flight Night from 5-8pm featuring delicious flights of beer. Meet friends and savor a variety of Definitive Brewing selections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Definitive Brewing Company located?
Definitive Brewing Company is located at 35 Industrial Way, Portland, Maine, 04103-1071. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Definitive Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Tasting Room hours: MONDAY 12-8 PM, TUESDAY 12-8 PM, WEDNESDAY 12-8 PM, THURSDAY 12-8 PM, FRIDAY 12-8 PM, SATURDAY 11-8 PM, SUNDAY 12-7 PM. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-5pm, all tall pours are $5!. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Definitive Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.definitivebrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.