The atmosphere does not have an overpowering military presence.”
“I had a vision about how it would look,” he said, adding, “but, we also didn’t want to alienate non-military members. Instead, Brad purchased three brew vessels for sale online at a comparable price, making their dreams to own a brewery a reality.Īn Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, Brad Nadeau wanted his brewery to have significant meaning, so he combined his passion for craft beer and his compassion for his fellow servicemen. The couple had set some money aside to have someone pave their driveway however, he never showed up. As a homebrewer, Brad kept upgrading his brewing equipment until an unforeseen opportunity presented itself. “Our anniversary will always be on Veteran’s Day, so that works out quite well,” said Brad. Though Brad and Nancy Nadeau had hoped to open the brewery sooner, they decided it was only fitting to celebrate Veteran’s Day with their grand opening. Stars and Stripes, Freeport Stars and Stripes Brewing, a veteran-owned craft brewery, opened last November. Smaller communities are joining the brew scene, all contributing something unique to the craft.
More than 20 new Maine breweries opened over the past year, and there’s no sign of stopping. This state can be overlooked sometimes given our geographic location or woodsy essence, but Maine is no longer a place where the beer is an untapped resource.
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