Saco Brewpub no longer an "if" but a "when"

Quite some time ago I heard about a new brewpub opening in Saco on re-developed Brick Island. At first I heard it was to be up and running by January 2008 and then by mid-February. After not hearing much of anything for quite some time I sort of gave up on the idea and figured it had fallen through. I was disappointed but thats the way the world of brewpubs seems to work, sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't. 

Recently, however, I picked up the February/March issue of Yankee Brew News and there on the cover was an article by Sean Sweeney called "Missionary Man" that brought back my faith in the Saco brew pub.

I was very happy to read that Geoff Houghton, owner of the Liberal Cup in Hallowell, will be responsible for the ownership of the Saco brewpub and Nate Duston (head brewer from the recently bought out Casco Bay Brewery as well as longtime employee at the famous BridgePort Brewing Co. out in Oregon) will be the head brewer. This means not only new beer for Maine but it also means new good beer! 

If you haven't made it to the Liberal Cup go check it out. Geoff has some great beers and there is always something new on tap (its also home to one hell of a great turkey sandwich)! It really is a great little place with very comfortable pub feel to it!

 

The Liberal Cup in Hallowell

The Saco brewpub is now slated to open in "mid-2008" and my hope is that it will resemble the Liberal Cup in as many ways as possible! Mid-2008 also means summertime so lets hope they have some outdoor seating planned as well!

Best of luck Geoff and Nate! We all look forward to the fruits of your labors!!!