Expanding Our Brewing Operations Here in Westbrook

We’re excited to announce a big upgrade, one that will increase production capacity from last year’s 4,500bbl brewed to a potential 11,000bbl this year. A brand-new 20,000 sq ft. production facility will fully come on-line this month, outfitted with a 30bbl brewhouse and a set of 13 fermentation vessels of varying sizes. Our new production-only location sits on Saco St. in Westbrook, just over a mile away from HQ on Main Street. Our original location will continue to house the tasting room as well as specialized mixed fermentation and wild ale projects, while the bulk of the brewing and packaging heads down the street.

We’ve been overwhelmingly excited about the steady rise in demand from our home base just outside of Portland. The past four years have been an exciting ride - starting to can our beers, launching distribution to Massachusetts in 2017, and following with New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire following. Rhode Island and Vermont will join the list before the end of 2019, with limited international distribution also on the horizon. In 2018 we landed at #22 on the Brewers Association list of the 50 Fastest Growing Small and Independent Breweries in the country. According to our president Ian Dorsey, there’s no question what’s driven our growth: “The fact that we are tripling our production is a great testament to all the hard work and dedication everyone has put forward over the past four years. I am continuously proud of what our team is able to accomplish.”

The new facility will help us keep up with demand, while continuing to innovate. “We grew out of our space on Main St. far quicker than anticipated thanks to our loyal community and some great distribution partners,” according to Parker Olen, our VP of Brand Strategy. “Expanding will allow us to get more beer out to our home state of Maine, and the rest of the Northeast.” The Saco St. brewery is already up and running, as the production space on Main St. transitions to a mixed fermentation and barrel-aging facility.

While planning the expansion, there was never a question of leaving town. “Westbrook is Mast Landing’s home, no question,” Ian says. “The city and community have been so supportive – they embraced us from day one and are a huge part of our growth.” Also on the horizon is an expansion and renovation to the Main St. tasting room that you all know and love. Parker sees the new facility as a great opportunity to elevate the Mast Landing experience across the board. “Having a dedicated sour beer and barrel-aging space will round out our portfolio, and an increase in distribution volume will help us take our on-site space to the next level. It’s all about brewing high-quality beers, with a strong focus on our community.”

As we approach our fourth year of business, the Saco St. expansion clearly will hopefully allow us to grow beyond our little corner of the world. For Ian, it’s an exciting, yet humbling experience. “I remember feeling like the space was massive the first time I walked into the Main St. location. I thought it would take the better part of a decade to fill,” he says. “I’m humbled by the support of our customers and partners – I can’t wait to share what the future of Mast Landing holds.”