Definitive Brewing Company

Behind The Light

IPA - New England / Hazy

A 7.4% New England IPA brewed with all American hops including Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. A classic representation of the style, heavy on the tropical… Read More

A 7.4% New England IPA brewed with all American hops including Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. A classic representation of the style, heavy on the tropical and citrus fruit notes. Read Less

Float

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

This 8.0% full-bodied double IPA is dry hopped with Citra and a blend of Simcoe and Loral cryo pellets. Plush on the tongue, this beer presents with big… Read More

This 8.0% full-bodied double IPA is dry hopped with Citra and a blend of Simcoe and Loral cryo pellets. Plush on the tongue, this beer presents with big notes of citrus aromas and drinks smooth with plenty of tropical tones and hibiscus. Read Less

Contee

Kölsch

Our take on the regional classic from Cologne, Germany, this 4.6% Kölsch-style beer is defined by it's supreme easy-drinking quality. Contee is brewed… Read More

Our take on the regional classic from Cologne, Germany, this 4.6% Kölsch-style beer is defined by it's supreme easy-drinking quality. Contee is brewed with a combination of German malt and local malt from our friend's at Maine Malt House. Hopped thoughtfully with German hops, this ale is fermented for many moons at cooler temperatures providing a lager-like ale that is crisp, clean and refreshing. Read Less

Particles

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Particles is an 8.3% Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra, Simcoe, and Topaz! Rocking a similar hop profile to Definitive Ale but with extra horsepower,… Read More

Particles is an 8.3% Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra, Simcoe, and Topaz! Rocking a similar hop profile to Definitive Ale but with extra horsepower, this hop-saturated beer tastes and smells like ripe fruit orchards, kiwi peels, and lemon sorbet! Read Less

Distant Gardens

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Distant Gardens is an 8% DDH DIPA hopped exclusively with Southern Hemisphere hop varieties Kohatu, Motueka, and Topaz. Distant Gardens smells and tastes… Read More

Distant Gardens is an 8% DDH DIPA hopped exclusively with Southern Hemisphere hop varieties Kohatu, Motueka, and Topaz. Distant Gardens smells and tastes like melted melon sorbet, orange juice with extra pulp, and exploring faraway lands. Read Less

Spirals

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Brewed with exclusively Citra hops for a tremendous level of citrus flavor, heavy on the lemon and lime. Notes of melon abound and float through the moderate… Read More

Brewed with exclusively Citra hops for a tremendous level of citrus flavor, heavy on the lemon and lime. Notes of melon abound and float through the moderate hazy body. A rich orange color hints at a truly juicy beverage experience. Read Less

35

IPA - Session

This delicate session ale clocks in at a modest 3.5% ABV. 35 presents a hop flavor and aroma profile that suggests a gathering of peach rings, tiny melons… Read More

This delicate session ale clocks in at a modest 3.5% ABV. 35 presents a hop flavor and aroma profile that suggests a gathering of peach rings, tiny melons and fresh produce layered over an intricate blend using some of our favorite hop varieties. Intended to be truly session worthy without sacrificing flavor and mouthfeel. Read Less

Insensitive

IPA - American

An evolving and ever changing IPA series. To create a unique drinking experience from batch to batch, Insensitive will be utilizing different yeast, malt… Read More

An evolving and ever changing IPA series. To create a unique drinking experience from batch to batch, Insensitive will be utilizing different yeast, malt and hops as it continuously evolves, with the constants being always DDH and always 7%.

- 7/13/18: Mosaic, Simcoe & Galaxy

- 8/17/18: Citra, Denali & Rakau

- 9/21/18: Citra, Simcoe, Motu & Taiheke

- 11/30/18: Amarillo, Citra & Mosaic

- 2/8/19: Mosaic, Sabro & Rakau

- 4/12/19: El Dorado & Mosaic

- 9/13/19: Citra Hop Oil, Mosaic Cryo & Amarillo Cryo

- 12/6/19: Bru-1, Sabro & Strata

- 1/31/20: Citra, Mosaic & Nelson Sauvin

- 12/11/20: Citra, Mosaic, New Zealand Cascade & Ekuanot Cryo

- 7/29/22: Citra, Sabro, Bru-1 Lupomax

- 12/16/22: Citra Cryo, Nelson, Mosaic Cryo, El Dorado Lupomax and Sabro Read Less

Fallstreak

IPA - New England / Hazy

Our plush 7.4% IPA with Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson hops. This beer is ripe with notes of sweet tropical fruits, heavy on the pineapple with a shadow of… Read More

Our plush 7.4% IPA with Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson hops. This beer is ripe with notes of sweet tropical fruits, heavy on the pineapple with a shadow of coconut. Read Less

Cellar Echoes

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

Cellar Echoes is an 8.2%, DDH DIPA brewed with Mosaic, Simcoe, Mosaic Cryo, and Simcoe Cryo hop varieties! This saturated hop bill lends intense flavors… Read More

Cellar Echoes is an 8.2%, DDH DIPA brewed with Mosaic, Simcoe, Mosaic Cryo, and Simcoe Cryo hop varieties! This saturated hop bill lends intense flavors of ripe melon and sticky mango—with a soft mouthfeel that brings everything into balance. Read Less

Bass Reflex

IPA - New England / Hazy

This 7.0% DDH IPA is hopped with Citra, Cascade, and El Dorado! This is classic New England-style haze-boy, with hoppy flavors of grapefruit zest, tropical… Read More

This 7.0% DDH IPA is hopped with Citra, Cascade, and El Dorado! This is classic New England-style haze-boy, with hoppy flavors of grapefruit zest, tropical flora, and sweet watermelon. Its vibration will keep you cozy in fall breezes! Read Less

Stuffed

Stout - Pastry

Our 7.2% Double Milk Stout that is truly stuffed with many pounds of chocolate sandwich cookies. Stuffed tastes and smells like double chocolate mousse,… Read More

Our 7.2% Double Milk Stout that is truly stuffed with many pounds of chocolate sandwich cookies. Stuffed tastes and smells like double chocolate mousse, vanilla buttercream frosting, and the crunchy layer inside an ice cream cake. Read Less

Sensitive Ears

Pale Ale - American

For this 5.6% Pale Ale, we combine a myraid of malt varieties from far and wide and dry hop it twice with an insensitive pile of Citra and Amarillo. Bright… Read More

For this 5.6% Pale Ale, we combine a myraid of malt varieties from far and wide and dry hop it twice with an insensitive pile of Citra and Amarillo. Bright and refreshing, Sensitive Ears tastes like the flesh of many clementines and smells of freshly baked lemon meringue pie. Read Less

Industrial Crossbreeze

IPA - Imperial / Double

Industrial Crossbreeze is our 8% hop saturated DIPA. ICB utilizes Galaxy, Citra and Mosaic hops and is double dry-hopped with massive additions of all… Read More

Industrial Crossbreeze is our 8% hop saturated DIPA. ICB utilizes Galaxy, Citra and Mosaic hops and is double dry-hopped with massive additions of all three varieties. This hop combo leads to a resinous, hop-forward beverage that glows with flavors and aromas of Pineapple & Lychee. It’s like a pack of juicy pineapples that have been drinking rum punch all night. Read Less

Concert Mode

IPA - American

Concert Mode is a 6.9% hazy performer brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Topaz hops. This beer is discreet, yet powerfully hoppy on the palette, with flavors… Read More

Concert Mode is a 6.9% hazy performer brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Topaz hops. This beer is discreet, yet powerfully hoppy on the palette, with flavors of lemon tart, fresh lychee, and guava tea leaves. Read Less

Stainless Oasis

IPA - American

Stainless Oasis is our 6.2% IPA that tastes and smells like golden citrus, crisp honeydew melon, and dry summer bubbly. A true summer crusher!

Stainless Oasis is our 6.2% IPA that tastes and smells like golden citrus, crisp honeydew melon, and dry summer bubbly. A true summer crusher! Read Less

The Entity

IPA - Triple New England / Hazy

The Entity - our very first Triple India Pale Ale! This formidable beer checks in at a healthy 10.1% ABV and was triple dry hopped with Citra, Mosaic,… Read More

The Entity - our very first Triple India Pale Ale! This formidable beer checks in at a healthy 10.1% ABV and was triple dry hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Enigma, and Topaz hops. It tastes and smells like a tropical storm of guava, fruit salad, and fields of pineapple plants. Read Less

Lens

IPA - Triple New England / Hazy

This beer dials in at 10.3% ABV, with a fruity, fluffy body that will put a smile on your face. It tastes and smells like hazy pineapple clouds, orange… Read More

This beer dials in at 10.3% ABV, with a fruity, fluffy body that will put a smile on your face. It tastes and smells like hazy pineapple clouds, orange creme popsicles, and the first days of Spring! Read Less

Vanilla Dome (Strawberry)

IPA - Imperial / Double Milkshake

Vanilla Dome (Strawberry) is the 4th addition to our Vanilla Dome series. This Strawberry version of our Milkshake Double IPA is unbelievably bright and… Read More

Vanilla Dome (Strawberry) is the 4th addition to our Vanilla Dome series. This Strawberry version of our Milkshake Double IPA is unbelievably bright and balanced with a rich strawberry and vanilla character. It smells and tastes like strawberry gelato and freshly baked berry pies. Read Less

Gravity Palace

IPA - Triple New England / Hazy

A high-gravity Triple Dry Hopped Triple IPA checking in at a heady 11.0% ABV! While potent, this beer retains a super smooth mouthfeel, allowing the Citra,… Read More

A high-gravity Triple Dry Hopped Triple IPA checking in at a heady 11.0% ABV! While potent, this beer retains a super smooth mouthfeel, allowing the Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hop profile to shine through. We taste flavors of spiced winter oranges and peach parfait! Read Less

Poetic Chemistry

IPA - New England / Hazy

Medium bodied and balanced on the tongue, Poetic Chemistry is dry hopped with a blend of Simcoe, Citra, and El Dorado Lupomax for a pleasant and approachable… Read More

Medium bodied and balanced on the tongue, Poetic Chemistry is dry hopped with a blend of Simcoe, Citra, and El Dorado Lupomax for a pleasant and approachable drinking experience. This beer is reminiscent of stone fruit, prickly pear, and bright tropical fruit flavors! Read Less

Vanilla Dome (Straight Vanilla)

IPA - Imperial / Double Milkshake

Vanilla Dome (Straight Vanilla) is the 3rd variant in our Milkshake IPA series. As the name suggests, this time there is no fruit, but we increased our… Read More

Vanilla Dome (Straight Vanilla) is the 3rd variant in our Milkshake IPA series. As the name suggests, this time there is no fruit, but we increased our vanilla-usage rate by over 100%. The vanilla character in this beer is outrageous. Vanilla Dome (Straight Vanilla) smells and tastes like freshly baked sugar cookies, orange creamsicles and vanilla ice cream. Read Less

Vanilla Superdome

IPA - Imperial / Double Milkshake

This edition of our Milkshake Double IPA was brewed with vanilla sugar, an extra dose of real vanilla beans, and lactose, producing a dreamy dessert-like… Read More

This edition of our Milkshake Double IPA was brewed with vanilla sugar, an extra dose of real vanilla beans, and lactose, producing a dreamy dessert-like experience for your palate. VANILLA SUPERDOME tastes and smells like orange julius, gently melting vanilla bean ice cream, and a shortbread cookie bakery at dawn. Read Less

Definitive IPA

IPA - New England / Hazy

Our signature IPA with a nod to its Maine roots. A quintessential hazy IPA dry hopped with Pacific Northwest and Australian hops and bursting with tropical… Read More

Our signature IPA with a nod to its Maine roots. A quintessential hazy IPA dry hopped with Pacific Northwest and Australian hops and bursting with tropical fruit flavors and aromas. Read Less

Vanilla Dome (Mango)

IPA - Imperial / Double Milkshake

The first installment to our rotating 8% Milkshake DIPA series. All Vanilla Dome beers will be brewed with lactose, vanilla, and a rotating fruit (this… Read More

The first installment to our rotating 8% Milkshake DIPA series. All Vanilla Dome beers will be brewed with lactose, vanilla, and a rotating fruit (this batch features mango). Vanilla Dome (Mango) tastes and smells like mango sorbet, Jamba Juice and fluffy fruits. Read Less