The brewing team at Batson River is proud to offer a selection of Maine Craft Beers precision-brewed on site in our Wells, Maine brewery. We feature a core lineup of four beers that are available year-round in all of our locations on draft. Our passion covers a great variation of styles and is rooted in traditional brewing practices, anchored in our love for lagers and ingredient-focused recipes.
Our core beers are available for purchase in 4pk/16oz cans in our Wells and Biddeford locations. All four locations have them on tap! There’s no shortage of amazing Maine Craft Beers on the market and we are excited to announce that our beers will also soon be available for purchase in your favorite markets, bars, and restaurants. Stay tuned for more info!
See below for a list of all current beers including our seasonal and limited release beers. Rotating tap lineups vary by location but you can expect all four core beers on tap in all locations.
STYLE: German-Style Pilsner
ABV: 4.6%
AVAILABILITY: Year Round | 4pk/16oz Cans | Draft
DESCRIPTION: A German style Pilsner which utilizes a balanced and layered variety of pilsner malts complemented noble hops. Light in body with slight bready notes and restrained bitterness.
Read an article with our Head Brewer, Dan, chatting about Loon Call.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION: GOLD MEDAL at 2023 New York International Beer Festival, PLATINUM CRUSHIE for Best Can Design at the 2023 Craft Beer Marketing Awards, 91 Rating on Beer Connoisseur, 2023 American Package Design Award from Graphic Design USA for Loon Call Label.
STYLE: Cold IPA
ABV: 5.6%
AVAILABILITY: Year Round | 4pk/16oz Cans | Draft
DESCRIPTION: A light bodied ale, fermented cold and hopped with Cryo Hops. This beer marries a refreshing malt profile with a bright citrus and tropical hop profile.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION: GOLD MEDAL 2023 US Beer Open, Specialty IPA | Top Ten Best Beer Labels at the 2023 US Beer Open | American Package Design Award from Graphic Design USA for Cryoscape Label.
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STYLE: Schwarzbier/Dark Lager
ABV: 5.2%
AVAILABILITY: Year Round | 4pk/16oz Cans | Draft
DESCRIPTION: A rich dark lager that has the complexity of roasted barley without being heavy or cloying. Clean, crisp finish from the German lager year. Drinks with the flavors of a stout or porter, but the sensibility of a lager. Refreshing, yet mysterious.
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STYLE: New England IPA
ABV: 7%
AVAILABILITY: Year Round | 4pk/16oz Cans | Draft
DESCRIPTION: Citra, Azacca, El Dorado, and Galaxy hops marry for a bright and citrus-forward IPA with additional notes of tropicality and stonefruit. The addition of wheat and oats gives this beer its characteristic pillowy body.
BACKCOUNTRY KÖLSCH
STYLE: German-style Kölsch
ABV: 5.5%
AVAILABILITY: Spring/Summer | 4pk/16oz Cans | Draft
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by the traditional style of Cologne, Germany, our Kölsch is a pale golden ale that is conditioned cold, producing a clean, crisp finish that recalls our favorite lagers. Husky and vibrant from the addition of wheat and a snappy finish from the Kazbek hops.
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STYLE: Hazy Session IPA
ABV: 5.6%
AVAILABILITY: Spring 2023 | 4pk/16oz Cans | Draft
DESCRIPTION: An approachable and even-keeled hazy juicy IPA, clocking in at a sessionable 5.6%. A dynamic yet balanced hop profile with Amarillo, Citra, and Galaxy hops for a resinous backbone balance by the addition of Lemon Drop hops for a citrus punch.
Each location features all four core beers and seasonal rotating beers on tap as well as a selection of one-off offerings.
FIND OUT WHAT’S ON TAP
Our core lineup of Maine Craft Beers are now available in our Wells and Biddeford Locations – Batson River Brewing 4pks! With a year round lineup of Loon Call Pilsner, Cryoscape Cold IPA, Schwarzbier, and Easternmost NEIPA and a selection of seasonal beers such as Festbier, Kölsch, and more!