Sea Dog Brewing Company

Releases and Firkins and Beer, OH MY!

2012-01-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

If you've been on a Sea Dog Hiatus, now is the time to

make your return!

We have run...no...sprinted into the new year with beer on our minds!

This year you'll see at least 1 new beer release each month, Firkin Fridays on the third Friday of each month, and many many more beer-centric initiatives that are sure to make your taste buds tingle.

Our first Firkin Friday took place on December 16, 2011 with our

Cask Conditioned Sea Dog Winter Ale.

We are raising the bar with our second Firkin Friday on January 20th, with the unveiling of an incredibly flavorful and unique ale that will only be available until the firkin is finished.

For more information regarding beer releases, Firkin Fridays, Mug Club Memberships, or anything of the like, feel free to contact us at any of our Maine locations or by e-mail at:

Sea Dog Brewing Co. representative: Sade.l.peters@gmail.com

Beer Releases

2012-01-06T10:47:00.000-08:00

2012 is the Year for Beer!

January was the first beer release of 2012 for the Maine based Sea Dog Brew Pubs, with Cabin Fever Ale, a big, rich, delicious ale that has been on hiatus for several years.

For January only, Cabin Fever will be available to all of our guests for as long as it lasts!

February will bring great things as well, including a leap year, Valentine's Day and Alpine Amber Ale, an easdrinking, medium bodied, amber colored ale with a clean hop finish and hints of citrus

Cheers!

Sea Dog South Portland - Open Mic Contest

2010-11-18T06:40:00.001-08:00

Tuesdays at 9:00pm

Nov 16
Nov 23
Nov 30
Dec 7

Final Round:
Dec 14

1st Place: 12 Gigs at Sea Dog
2nd Place: 4 Gigs at Sea Dog

(Note: 1-3 Person groups only.)

Call for details!
207-871-7000

Sea Dog Brewing Company
125 Western Ave.
South Portland, Maine

www.seadogbrewing.com

There's a new dog in town

2010-07-02T04:58:00.001-07:00

Have you been wondering about the new Sea Dog Brew Pub in Hull, MA? Read the Patriot Ledger article here! Find Sea Dog Brew Pub Hull on facebook here.

"This marks Sea Dog owner Shipyard Brewing Co.’s first restaurant expansion outside Maine. Unlike its pubs in Maine, Shipyard doesn’t own this one."
~ Jon Chesto, The Patriot Ledger

The Patriot Ledger

Sea Dog Pub draws crowds in Hull
Pub opens at the Sunset Marina on A Street in Hull

By Jon Chesto
July 02, 2010

HULL, MASSACHUSETTS — The hottest new nightspot in Hull is nearly two miles from the main drag along Nantasket Beach, but the operators of the Sea Dog pub can still boast of some of the best views in town.

Sea Dog opened on the third floor of the Sunset Bay Marina, at the end of A Street in Hull’s “alphabet streets” section about two weeks ago. It’s already doing a mean business: The owners say there was a 90-minute wait to get in the door last Saturday.

Fans of Sea Dog beers will recognize Barney, the Great Pyrenees dog that serves as the mascot for the Portland, Maine-based brewer. This marks Sea Dog owner Shipyard Brewing Co.’s first restaurant expansion outside Maine.

Unlike its pubs in Maine, Shipyard doesn’t own this one. The owners of the Hull pub are Peter Lucido and Aaron Sells, both owners of The Greatest Bar in Boston; Jeff Boisseau, general manager at The Greatest; and Michael Nedeau, president of Party By Design in Braintree.

They all have dogs of their own and wanted to use a name that involved the phrase “sea dog” until a customer at The Greatest suggested they contact Shipyard Brewing. The two sides quickly hammered out a licensing agreement earlier this year.

The bar will feature as many as seven Sea Dog beers on tap, and other Sea Dog flavors will be available in bottles, Boisseau said. The beer is brewed at Sea Dog’s Portland brewery, and the Hull pub’s menu is similar to the menus at the Maine restaurants.

The owners said they’re hoping to draw customers from the neighborhood as well as from other towns such as Hingham and Cohasset. The pub also has seven dedicated slips and four moorings at the marina for boaters who want to visit the pub by water.

The restaurant features panoramic views of Hingham Bay, which can be enjoyed from the outside deck and inside the pub. Boisseau said there are 99 seats, and the pub can hold another 40 people who are standing.

Boisseau said neighbors have been excited to see the pub, which fills a space that hasn’t had a restaurant for about a decade. “We have a huge following already,” Boisseau said. “Every single person who walks in here is excited to have a restaurant again.”

Bruce Forsley, Shipyard’s vice president of sales and marketing, said the restaurant is also generating buzz among Sea Dog fans. He said Shipyard has received 40 to 50 e-mails from customers who are looking forward to the opportunity to enjoy a Sea Dog pub in Massachusetts. “This really allows the brewery to extend its brand awareness,” Forsley said.

New Motley Crew Packaging Hitting Stores Soon

2010-07-01T08:15:00.000-07:00

Sea Dog Brewing Company's variety 12 pack, Motley Crew, has gotten a new look! Keep an eye out for it to hit shelves in the next month!

All Dogs Welcome at Sea Dog South Portland on Sunday May, 23.

2010-05-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

Bring the family, (pooch included) to the Dog Days BBQ being held outside Sea Dog South Portland. Enjoy a delicious barbecue, plus live bands, cold drafts, margaritas, dog grooming, a dog psychic, and much more.

Adults are $15.00, kids are $8.00, children under 8 are free!

All proceeds will go to the following charities: The Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, and The Animal Refuge League of Westbrook. So come spoil yourself and your dog for a good cause. The fun will romp from 11am - 4pm. Sea Dog is located at 125 Western Avenue in sunny South Portland. Call 871-7000 for more info.

Maine Beer is Bound for the White House

2010-04-19T10:45:00.000-07:00

View photos at this link.
Read Ray Routhier's story about the press conference at this link.

Maine Brewers’ Guild members gathered this morning at the Public Market House in Portland to celebrate a gift basket of Maine beer being headed to the White House.

Bill Milliken, owner of Maine Beer and Beverage Company, was mentioned in President Barack Obama's speech during his visit to Maine earlier this month. Obama highlighted Bill as an example of a small business owner who will benefit from federal health care reform. Milliken owns Maine Beer and Beverage and Market House Coffee, both located in the Public Market House.

During his speech, the President jokingly asked Milliken to send him some samples of Maine beer and stated Bill “nodded in the affirmative” that he would. Today, Maine Beer and Beverage Company, the Maine Small Business Coalition and the Maine Brewers’ Guild fulfilled that promise.

This historic occasion was marked by speeches by Maine Governor John Baldacci, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Portland Mayor Nick Mavodones, and Bill “The Beer Guy” Milliken.

Maine beer headed to the White House in the gift basket includes:
Allagash Brewing - Curieux; Andrew’s Brewing - English Pale Ale; D.L. Geary Brewing - Pale Ale and Hampshire Special Ale; Gritty McDuff’s - Red Claws Ale; Maine Beer Co. - Spring Peeper Ale; Marshall Wharf Brewing - Illegal Ale-Len and Cant Dog IPA;
Oak Pond Brewing - Laughing Loon Lager and White Fox Ale; Sea Dog Brewing - Sea Dog Bluepaw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale; Sebago Brewing - Single Batch Series Milestone Ale;
Shipyard Brewing -Export Ale and Pugsley’s Signature Series XXXX IPA.

Sea Dog Root Beer

2010-04-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Sea Dog Brewing Company has its own root beer?

One fan discovered it out in California and sent us this great note:

"Yesterday I had my first bottle of Sea Dog Root Beer. For years I have
been buying root beer to find the flavor I remember as a kid in the
1960s. It has to have real sugar and just the right flavor. You guys
really hit the mark. Sea Dog Root Beer has just the right sweetness for
my taste. It's perfect! I found it at a new soda shop called Rocketfizz
in Simi Valley, CA. What a treat.

I've been trying to spread the word on Twitter that you folks have
something great for the kids also. I can't always drink your ale so now
I have a designated driver alternative that I can truly enjoy. Thank you
so much."

You can order a 12 pack of Sea Dog Brewing Company's Root Beer HERE. (Scroll about half way down the page).

Enjoy a Sea Dog Blueberry Beer Float!

2010-03-25T06:38:00.000-07:00

There is a great article in today's Los Angeles Times featuring beers for dessert entitled "A new dessert trend is brewing."

One of the bars focused on in the article is the Essex Public House in Hollywood which uses Sea Dog Brewing Company's Blue Paw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale to create a "beer float" with chocolate ice cream! The co-owner of the bar says it "tastes like a blueberry pancake."

Read the full article and see how other bars are using beer for dessert HERE!

Incredible Breakfast Cook Off Truly Incredible

2010-03-05T08:53:00.000-08:00

View photos from the event at this link.

Today, 11 restaurants from all over Maine joined together to participate in Maine Restaurant Week's first ever Incredible Breakfast Cook Off. The WBLM 102.9 Morning Show broadcast live from the event and the local NBC affiliate, WCSH6, was on hand as well.

Hundreds of breakfast lovers attended this event at Sea Dog Brewing Company in South Portland.

This incredible morning was a fundraiser for Preble Street Resource Center.

Participating restaurants included: Dysart’s, The Good Table, Miss Portland Diner, Sea Dog Brewing Company, The Port Hole, Congdon’s Donuts, Moody’s Diner, The Port Hole, Becky's Diner, the Maine Diner, and Bayou Kitchen.

At the end of the event, attendees voted The Good Table's Creme Brulee French Toast as the winning entry among all of the delicious food being served. The Press Herald was able to catch owner, Lisa Kostopoulos, right after the announcement, "Not only was (the contest) great to raise money, we had a blast," she said. "Working with all these fellow restaurants, that was the best of it."

Read the full article at this link.

South Portland Sea Dog St. Patrick's Day Celebration

2010-03-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Don your green outfit and head to the South Portland Sea Dog on St. Patrick's Day for a day filled with everything Irish.

The live entertainment starts with the Don Campbell Duo from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

Later in the afternoon Chantala will be performing from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

There will also be a special Irish menu and great drink specials including $2.50 Irish Stouts and Owls Head Lights as well as $5 Irish Car Bombs.

REGISTER TODAY for the Sea Dog Golf Invitational

2010-03-01T08:32:00.000-08:00

Although the temperature outside is still quite chilly, preparations are in full swing for the annual Sea Dog Brewing Company's Golf Invitational in support of Opportunity Farm for Boys and Girls located in New Gloucester, Maine.

The tournament is being held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland, Maine.

Registration for teams of four are currently being taken and cost only $500, or also sponsor a hole for only $750.

There are a number of other sponsorship opportunities as well!

Click HERE to download a form to register your team or to see the full list of all the great ways you can get involved and support Opportunity farm through this golf tournament.

Teams are filling fast, so get your registration in soon and join us for a great day of golf, Sea Dog ale, and supporting a great cause!

Since its founding in 1910, Opportunity Farm has provided a safe, nurturing home for boys and girls who have no where else to turn. The Farm has successfully served countless numbers of young people and helped them find the path to stable, productive lives.

March 5: The Best Breakfast Meeting Ever

2010-02-23T04:54:00.000-08:00

NOTE: As of Saturday, February 27 this event is SOLD OUT. Listen to WBLM radio in the morning all week long for your chance to win the last remaining tickets for this INCREDIBLE Breakfast Event!

Friday, March 5: Don't miss Maine Restaurant Week's Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off at the Sea Dog Brewing Company in South Portland, Maine.

Purchase tickets at this link. Proceeds benefit Preble Street Resource Center.

March 5: Incredible Breakfast Cook Off

2010-02-18T06:15:00.003-08:00

NOTE: As of Saturday, February 27 this event is SOLD OUT. Listen to WBLM radio in the morning all week long for your chance to win the last remaining tickets for this INCREDIBLE Breakfast Event!

Friday, March 5
Don't miss the Incredible Breakfast Cook Off at the Sea Dog Brewing Company in South Portland.

Get more details and reserve tickets at this link.

This event is part of Maine Restaurant Week and raises funds for Preble Street Resource Center.

New Hours at the South Portland Sea Dog

2010-02-17T19:39:00.000-08:00

The South Portland Sea Dog has some new hours of service. Don't worry you you will still receive the same great food, service and atmosphere!

New Hours:

Monday-Friday 11:00am - 1:00am

Saturday and Sunday- 7:00am - 1:00am (Breakfast menu available until 3:00 on
Sat and Sun)

Special Valentine's Day Menu at the Topsham Sea Dog

2010-02-06T15:41:00.000-08:00

The Sea Dog Brew Pub in Topsham has created a very special menu for Valentine's Day weekend (Friday February 12 through Sunday February 14).

All items are available a la carte or a flat price of $50 which includes two appetizers, two petite entrees, and a dessert to share!

Treat you and your Valentine to a romantic night along the river at the Topsham Sea Dog.

(Click the image to enlarge the excellent menu planned for the weekend!)

South Portland Sea Dog Hosts The Coach Whitehead Show LIVE

2010-01-08T07:19:00.000-08:00

Join us on Thursday January 14 at the South Portland Sea Dog for the broadcasting of The University of Maine's Coach Whitehead Show live in the restaurant! (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM JANUARY 18).

The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and many of the hockey players from the University of Maine will be in the restaurant as well.

Not able to join us in the restaurant? Listen to the broadcast live HERE.

Portland Pirates All-Star Promotion at the South Portland Sea Dog TONIGHT

2009-12-30T05:22:00.000-08:00

***POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK*** Stay tuned for the date and time!

Representatives from the Portland Pirates will be on hand at the South Portland Sea Dog tonight (December 30) from 6 to 8 PM to promote the up coming All-Star Game being held at the Cumberland County Civic Center on January 18th and 19th. They will be handing out some great prizes throughout the night including some Pirates merchandise as well as tickets to the All-Star game! The Pirates' mascots should also be on hand, so bring the kids along for some great photo opportunities!

The South Portland Sea Dog Restaurant is located at 125 Western Avenue near the Maine Mall.

Brew Monday

2009-12-28T05:05:00.000-08:00

It's a good way to start the week in the brew house: 200 barrels of Sea Dog Blue Paw heading to the fermenter this morning.

Wed, Dec 23: Don Campbell Band

2009-12-21T14:14:00.000-08:00

Special LIVE performance!

WHAT:
The Don Campbell Band

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 23 from 8:00 - 10:00am (That's right 8:00 - 10:00 in the morning!)

WHERE:
Sea Dog Brewing Company
125 Western Ave.
South Portland, Maine

Stop by for breakfast and enjoy the live tunes!

Directions HERE.

Woot woot for Maine beer!

2009-11-07T15:52:00.000-08:00

Woot woot for Maine beer!

Check out photos at this link.

Watch video at this link.

Sea Dog Brewing-His kind of place!

2009-10-13T06:10:00.000-07:00

Woody, a fan of Sea Dog Brewing Company, posted a great entry about Sea Dog Brewing on his personal blog. In the post he writes:

"Today, Sea Dog Brewing Company operates brew pubs in three locations. The Sea Dog in Topsham occupies a scenic spot on the Androscoggin River. The Bangor location overlooks the historic Penobscot River. The South Portland location is near the Maine Mall and serves breakfast all day. All three of these locations serve a full menu of handcrafted ales and creative pub fare with a flair."

Read the full blog post HERE.

Follow Sea Dog on Twitter

2009-10-10T10:50:00.001-07:00

Click here to Follow Sea Dog Brewing Company on Twitter!

Become a Sea Dog Fan on Facebook

2009-10-10T10:42:00.000-07:00

Be the first to know what's new! Four great ways to follow Sea Dog Brewing Company on facebook:

Our Beer
Bluepaw Fans
South Portland Brew Pub
Bangor Brew Pub

Sea Dog Brewing Company Now Open in South Portland

2009-10-10T10:36:00.000-07:00

In May 2009, the Sea Dog Brewing Company’s newest restaurant opened at 125 Western Ave. in South Portland. Members of the Greater Portland Region Chamber of Commerce and South Portland city officials joined Sea Dog managers for an official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of this new brew pub.

Sea Dog Brewing Company is a locally owned Maine business with brew pubs in Topsham and Bangor. The new South Portland location is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served all day.

Dale Carrier is the general manager. He was with Sea Dog Brewing Company in Bangor for 9 years and served as assistant general manager since 2004. Chris Gordon is executive chef. He is the Maine Restaurant Association’s 2009 Chef of the Year and has been with the company for over a decade.

Sea Dog Brewing Company is nationally known for its award-winning beer. Recent awards include a 2008 Gold Medal for Sea Dog Bluepaw at the San Diego County Fair, a 2008 Bronze award for Bluepaw at the Australian International Beer Award, and 1st Place for Sea Dog Hazelnut Porter at the West Coast Brewers Festival in 2007.

For more information, please visit www.seadogbrewing.com.