FAQs
Yes! Bissell Brothers Kitchen is here for you in our Portland brewery and taproom, seven days a week.
Yes! You can make a reservation for your party via Toast.
Looking to reserve space for larger groups? Please see our Private Events page.
We are honored you would think of us for your special event! Please go to our Private Events page for more information and to place an inquiry. Our Event Manager will get back to you ASAP.
We aren’t offering private tours of the brewery at this time.
For the most up-to-date list of what’s currently available, please refer to this list of available brands on our website that is updated daily prior to open.
Brands listed at the links above are available either on draft, to go, or both – please note the icons to the right of each brand name. For the most current list of available beer, please call ahead during business hours or refer to in-taproom signage.
Our release schedule is updated each Monday on our website.
It wasn’t us! Parking on Thompson’s Point is managed and enforced 24/7 365 by a third party unaffiliated with Bissell Brothers. We do our best to verbally remind our customers to pay for parking and have signage at both of our entrances.If you don’t pay, your vehicle will be ticketed. We recommend paying upon your arrival..
You can pay and display a printed receipt on your dashboard via the kiosks that are set up throughout the lot, OR you can use the same app the city of Portland uses for public street parking to pay by plate. It’s called Passport — you can download it here. Anywhere you park on Thompson’s Point is considered ZONE 1213. Please see the kiosks in the parking lot for further information, or head to TThompson’s Point’s Parking FAQs.
The Portland Transportation Center is a 7 minute walk from our brewery and taproom, which has both an Amtrak Downeaster (train) and Concord Trailways (bus) station. If you’re local, there is a brand new Greater Portland Metro bus service stop right next to the brewery. And the Portland Trail System connects right to Thompson’s Point via the Fore River Trail, which is an easy way to get here on foot or by bike. Last but not least, taxis or ride share services are always a solid option.
We do not offer flights because we believe our beers should be enjoyed individually for the best drinking experience. We offer recommend pour sizes depending on the style of beer you order (ex. 12oz/16oz/20oz). That said, samples and half-pours of all of our beers are always available upon request!
Probably! As of spring 2025, we now release Swish on a regular basis throughout year. Please check our list of available beer to see what’s in stock, or feel free to call ahead during business hours to confirm our current inventory at 207-808-8258.
We are unable to ship beer directly from the brewery at this time. However, a limited selection of our beers are available to ship to certain locations in the USA via our partners at Tavour. And you can find the full selection of our merch available online to ship anywhere in the USA at shopbissellbrothers.com.
Yes! We can ship merchandise anywhere in the USA including glassware, apparel, stickers, and more. See our full selection and place your order here.
Please email our Director of Wholesale Chris-Heijn De Vries [email protected] with your inquiry and he will get back to you ASAP.
Take a look at our Beer Finder to see where in Maine you can enjoy our beer on draft or in cans.
(PLEASE NOTE: Locations on this map aren’t guaranteed to have our beer in stock, as they may be sold out or closed for the season. Please contact them directly to confirm.)
We self-distribute all over Maine — so if you’re interested in carrying Bissell Brothers, please contact our Director of Wholesale & Distribution Chris-Heijn DeVries [email protected] for more information. If you’re located out of state, please see the FAQ below about out-of-state distribution.
When production allows for it, we make occasional shipments throughout the year via our distribution partners to the following locations: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Greater Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
Below is a list of distributors who carry our beer within each region:
Massachusetts, Rhode Island: Craft Collective
New York: Craft Beer Guild NY (Hudson Valley), Union Beer Distributors (NYC), TJ Sheehan Distributors (Upstate)
New Jersey: Remarkable Liquids
Greater Philadelphia: 31st and Wharton
Virginia & Washington D.C.: Reverie Distribution
Please reach out to our Director of Wholesale & Distribution Chris-Heijn DeVries at [email protected] for additional information about out-of-state distribution.
No, we are not able to offer preorder for pickup at this time.
We do not fill growlers or crowlers at this time.
No.
As much we love dogs, we can not allow them in our Portland taproom or out on our patio unless they are service animals.
Humulone, a type of organic acid, is a bitter-tasting chemical compound found in the resin of mature hops (Humulus lupulus). It’s a prevalent member of a class of compounds known as alpha acids, which give hoppy beer its characteristic bitter flavor.