Brewery Profile

Tributary Brewing Company

In Kittery’s beer scene, Tributary Brewing Company is notable for being closely identified with a single brewer’s long career rather than with a broad hospitality concept. The brewery opened in 2014, founded by master brewer Tod Mott and his wife, Galen, after Mott had already spent decades in professional brewing. Visitors walking in should understand the taproom as the public face of a small, brewer-led operation with a reputation built on classic execution and continuity. Mott’s background includes developing the original recipe for Harpoon IPA and Portsmouth Brewery’s Kate the Great Imperial Stout, two points that often frame how beer-focused visitors approach Tributary. The business has remained a family enterprise, and their son, Woody Mott, now serves as head brewer.

Travelers moving through southern Maine and the Seacoast often look for breweries that connect local beer history with a clear range of styles, and Tributary fits that kind of itinerary. Its focus is on true-to-style beers and lagers rather than novelty alone, with dark ales, pilsners, and international-style lagers among the kinds of beer associated with the brewery. Tributary Pale Ale is one of its core offerings, while Mott the Lesser Imperial Stout carries particular interest for drinkers aware of Mott’s earlier imperial stout work. For visitors who plan brewery stops around technical brewing, traditional styles, or the lineage of New England craft beer, the stop offers context as well as a pour.

Because specific amenities, hours, food options, and event schedules are not established here, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any current visitor details. A practical approach is to check directly with the brewery before making a special trip, especially if a particular style is the reason for visiting. The known draw is the beer program itself: a Kittery brewery founded by Tod and Galen Mott, now with Woody Mott leading brewing, and a lineup associated with pale ale, imperial stout, lagers, pilsners, and dark ales. Visitors should expect the available list to matter more than assumptions about extras, and should treat each visit as a chance to see what the brewery is pouring at that moment.

Tributary Brewing Company operates in Kittery, Maine, established in 2014 by master brewer Tod Mott and his wife, Galen. Mott, known for his three decades of brewing experience and for developing the original recipe for Harpoon IPA and Portsmouth Brewery's Kate the Great Imperial Stout, realized his long-held goal of owning a dedicated facility. The brewery focuses on producing an array of true-to-style beers and lagers, including dark ales, pilsners, and international style lagers. Their core offerings include the well-regarded Tributary Pale Ale and Mott the Lesser Imperial Stout, which serves as the successor to his previous cult-status imperial stout. The family business has since expanded, with their son, Woody Mott, now serving as the head brewer.

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10 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, Maine, 03904-1480

Phone: (207) 703-0093

Website: http://www.tributarybrewingcompany.com

Hours: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM