MGA supports the brewing industry through technical assistance grants, and through support of programs addressing processing, grain handling, and grain farm infrastructure. The MGA helps to create a supportive community in which grain based businesses can thrive.
Join us for Grain to Glass Freeport as we help to educate people on the grains that help to make delicious beer.
Explore plots of barley growing in the field and see it being threshed!
View and learn about an array of farm equipment
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- Tractors, plow, disc, thresher, winnower
Listen to speakers on the following topics:
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- Growing Grain – UMaine Cooperative Extension
- Maine Grain Alliance Initiatives
- Malting
- Heritage Seed Center Project
- Whole Grain Baking and Wood-fired Baking
Grain to Glass Freeport
For Brewers
When
Wednesday, November 1
11:00 AM-1:00PM
Shuttle Pick Up at 10:45am
Where
Inman Farm in Freeport with shuttle pick up at Freeport Park & Ride (across from Maine Beer Co.)
The MGA will be arranging transport for brewers to and from the farm. There is very limited parking at the farm. The designated pickup spot will be at the Park & Ride across from Maine Beer Company.
Other Details
In addition to the educational sessions and farm tour, the MGA will be firing Maine Craft Pizza in our mobile oven alongside fresh pressed apple cider. Educational sessions include:
- Tom Molloy of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension
- Joel Alex of Blue Ox Malthouse
- Tristan Noyes, MGA Seed Restoration
If raining on the morning of November 1, please check your email.
A raindate of November 2 is reserved.Â
Grain to Glass Freeport
Open To All
When
Saturday, November 4
11:00 AM-3:00PM
Shuttle Pick Up at 10:45am
Where
Inman Farm in Freeport with shuttle pick up at:
- Shaw’s parking lot (200 Lower Main St, Freeport) at 10:45am
- Park & Ride (1) (across from Maine Beer) at 11:00am.
- Park & Ride (2) (across from American Eagle Storage) at 11:05am
Arrival at Farm House (38 Hunter Rd, Freeport) at 11:15am.
The MGA will be arranging buses to pick up visitors at breweries to transport to and from the farm. There is very limited parking at the farm. We will continue the shuttle service from the Farm House to Park & Ride (1), Park & Ride (2) and Shaw’s parking lot returning to the Farm House about every 15 minutes until 3pm.
Other Details
In addition to the educational sessions and farm tour, the MGA will be firing Maine Craft Pizza in our mobile oven alongside fresh pressed apple cider for purchase. Enjoy samples of 1820 Brewing Company’s non-alcoholic beer that is made with local malt!
Educational sessions include:
- Tom Molloy of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension
- Joel Alex of Blue Ox Malthouse
- Tristan Noyes, MGA Seed Restoration
If raining on the morning of November 4, please check your email.
A raindate of November 5 is reserved.
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