Bow Street Beverage Blog
The people who built Oktoberfest
The people who built Oktoberfest In 216 years a lot of interesting characters have strolled, stumbled, and crawled across Munich's famous Theresienwiese. So take a step back, grab a Maß (pronounced "Mahss"—the traditional 1-liter glass mug, not a ceramic "stein"), and walk,... Read More >>
Currated Wine Kits
Bow Street Beverage Currated Wine Kits Welcome to the inaugural release of the Bow Street Beverage Wine Tasting Kit! We are incredibly excited to launch this adventure, and we hope you’ll join us in exploring the vast, delicious world of wine. Think... Read More >>
6 Simple Cocktails for Maine Outdoor Adventures
Ditch the Glass and Up Your Class When you're loading up the daypack or cooler for a trip to the coast, heavy wine bottles feel like a chore to lug around, and plain warm cans lose their luster fast. You don’t need... Read More >>
From Bans to Beer Crises: The History of Drinking at the World Cup
Every four years, the world stops for a month of beautiful football. The 23rd edition of the global tournament marks an incredible milestone for the sport. But while the action on the pitch draws billions of eyes, the action in the stands... Read More >>
Oregon Wine Month
The Soul of the Willamette: Celebrating Oregon Wine Month At the heart of this celebration is the Willamette Valley, a region that has transformed from a quirky experimental farming patch in the 1960s into a global powerhouse. Today, it produces what many... Read More >>
4/20 Sale: 10% Off All Delta 9 Beverages This Weekend
It's that time of year. From Friday, April 17 through Monday, April 20, everything in our Delta 9 beverage section is 10% off — in-store at both our Portland and Wells locations. (Sale ends Sunday in Wells because that store is closed... Read More >>
The Agave Shift: Maine’s Best Canned Tequila Sodas
The "Tequila Boom" has officially moved from the high-end cocktail shaker to the Maine cooler. Whether you prefer the term canned cocktails, ready-to-drink, or the industry-standard RTD, the category has undergone a massive transformation. We are moving away from the era of... Read More >>
Thanksgiving Wine Inspiration
What wine to bring? Our Thanksgiving wine selections span seriously playful bubbles, versatile whites, a full spectrum of reds, plus complex aperitifs and digestifs. Let your friends and family gathering be the reason to try something new. We promise we'll steer you... Read More >>
Your Ultimate Guide to the Negroni: Riffs, Remixes, and Local Maine Inspiration
Negroni Week is a global celebration, and for cocktail lovers and home mixologists, it’s the perfect time to explore new territory. The classic Negroni is a simple yet elegant drink, a favorite for its 1:1:1 ratio. But beyond the traditional, there’s a... Read More >>
