Brewery Profile

Grateful Grain Brewing Company

In Monmouth’s beer scene, Grateful Grain Brewing Company occupies a clear local position: it is described as the first, oldest, and largest brewery operating in the town. For visitors, that makes it a useful starting point for understanding what craft beer looks like in this part of Maine. The brewery is a microbrewery with on-site production and a small interior taproom, so the experience is not framed around a large brewpub setting. A visitor walking in should expect a compact place focused on house-made beer, with the taproom serving as the main point of contact for the brewery’s current lineup and for any questions about what is available that day.

Travelers in central Maine often look for brewery stops that give them a sense of a local producer rather than a long list of nationally distributed beers. Grateful Grain fits that kind of visit by offering a range of styles intended to appeal to different beer drinkers. Its known core offerings include The Experience, a flagship New England IPA, and Dragin Magick, a robust Red Ale. Those two beers point to a tap list that includes both hop-forward and malt-driven options, while the brewery’s broader focus on diverse styles gives groups some room to find different pours without needing to make the stop a full evening plan.

The brewery is at 26 Route 126 in Monmouth. The facility includes a small indoor taproom and an outdoor seating area for on-site consumption, which gives visitors a choice depending on weather, space, and preference. Specific hours, food options, events, and the full beer list are not part of the available information, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any visit details. Because the interior space is described as small, travelers planning a stop with a larger group may want to check ahead if timing or seating matters. For a visitor passing through Monmouth, the main practical draw is straightforward: a local production brewery with indoor and outdoor places to drink its beer at the source.

Grateful Grain Brewing Company holds the distinction of being the first, oldest, and largest brewery operating in Monmouth, Maine. This microbrewery maintains production focusing on a diverse range of styles intended to appeal to a broad audience of beer drinkers. Among its core offerings are the flagship New England IPA, known as The Experience, and the robust Red Ale, Dragin Magick. The facility, located at 26 Route 126, features both a small interior taproom and an area dedicated to outdoor seating for on-site consumption.

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26 Route 126, Monmouth, Maine, 04259-7727

Phone: (207) 933-8213

Website: http://www.gratefulgrainbrewing.com

Hours: Monday thru Wednesday: Closed Thursday & Friday: 3PM - 8PM Saturday: 12PM - 8PM Sunday: 12PM - 6PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Grateful Grain Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Grateful Grain Brewing Company

Grateful Grain Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Czech Style Pilsner, Pale Ale, IPA, American IPA, NEIPA, Imperial Red Ale, Barrel Aged Stout, Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, Stout, Milk Stout, Amber Ale, and Triple IPA. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Food Truck - Reggae Eats

    Jun 10, 2026

    Enjoy delicious offerings from Reggae Eats food truck at Grateful Grain Brewing Co. on select days in April.

  • Kennebec River Brewfest

    Aug 1, 2026

    A beer festival in Mill Park, Augusta featuring beer, food trucks, and live music held in early August.

  • Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest

    Aug 29, 2026

    Annual craft brew festival in Skowhegan with products from 30 Maine makers, held the last weekend of August.

  • Snow Pond on Tap

    Sep 15, 2026

    Maine’s only lakeside beer festival held mid-September at Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, featuring music and brews.

  • Swine & Stine Craft Brew Fest

    Oct 1, 2026

    Craft brew festival held in Gardiner in October to close out the festival season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Grateful Grain Brewing Company located?
Grateful Grain Brewing Company is located at 26 Route 126, Monmouth, Maine, 04259-7727. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Grateful Grain Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Monday thru Wednesday: Closed Thursday & Friday: 3PM - 8PM Saturday: 12PM - 8PM Sunday: 12PM - 6PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Grateful Grain Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.gratefulgrainbrewing.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.