 The
original Sea Dog Brewing Co. was founded by Pete Camplin, Sr.
on May 17th, 1993 in the historic shipbuilding town of Camden, Maine,
starting with a 240 seat brewpub and kegging brewery overlooking the
dramatic waterfall of the old Knox Woolen Mill.
On March 8th, 1995, Sea Dog opened a second facility, this time a
540 seat restaurant and brewery on the banks of the historic Penobscot
River in downtown Bangor.
The Sea Dog Brewing Company and our beers are unique within the American
craft brewing movement. Our beers are formulated and brewed in a traditional
style using regionally appropriate ingredients such as imported English
two-row malted barley for the ales and imported German hops and grains
for our lagers. Fermentation is also done in a traditional manner
using a British top-fermenting yeast in open fermenters to create
a balanced and fruity flavored ale with a crisp finish, unique to
true top-fermented beers. We are one of the few craft breweries in
New England brewing both traditional ales and lagers.
The Sea Dog in Topsham occupies a scenic spot on the Androscoggin
River. The Bangor location overlooks the historic Penobscot River.
Both locations serve a full menu of handcrafted ales and creative
pub fare with a flair.
Now under the joint ownership of Alan Pugsley and Fred Forsley, the
Sea Dog brand continues to thrive. Our two Sea Dog Brew Pubs offer
a full line of handcrafted ales that capture the spirit of Maine's
sea-faring history.
 Barney
was the Sea Dog Brewing Company's apprentice brewmaster and figurehead.
Sadly he is no longer with us, but his spirit lives on. A Great Pyrenees,
which were originally bred for their dauntless protection of mountain
flocks and as official guard dogs for the French court in the 17th
century, Barney continued this age old tradition by posting guard
over the brew kettle as it boiled.
Although, the Great Pyrenees breed usually dislikes the water, Barney
loved it and dove right in whenever he got the chance.
As a boating "enthusiast" he began sailing at three months
and thus acquired his nickname of "Sea Dog". Barney
was just as at home on deck as on land.
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