Funky Bow Brewing in Lyman, Maine, Closes Permanently

There are plenty of breweries throughout the state of Maine that are easy to find. Their taprooms are featured destinations in cities like Portland, Freeport and beyond.

But there are other breweries that require a little bit more effort to find with the hopes that when you visit, you'll want to come back again and again.

That was the case with Funky Bow Brewing, which started in 2012 on a massive farm in Lyman, Maine, as a way for a father and son to bond and eventually evolved into a place that welcomed repeat visitors, families and furry friends too.

Funky Bow Brewing in Lyman, Maine, Closed Permanently At The End of October

Throwing one last big party to say goodbye, Paul Lorrain decided it was time to settle into a life of retirement. Thus, it brings an end to the Funky Bow chapter in Lyman, Maine.

The Bow via Facebook

Visitors have many memories made at The Bow over the years. From sharing pints with friends to great bites of delicious wood-fired pizza made on the spot.

There have also been countless concerts, lawn games and laughs.

The property where Funky Bow Brewery operated is now officially for sale. Perhaps the next owner may want to keep the dream alive.

Craft Beer Industry in Maine is Feeling Some Struggles

If you feel like a lot of craft breweries have closed or slowed down operations recently, it's not your imagination.

The craft beer industry in general has seen growth level off leading to difficult decisions on tightening operations or in some cases, ceasing operations.

At one point, Maine was home to more than 150 different craft breweries. That number has regressed as the industry looks to find its stabilization point.