w i n t e r g u i d e 2 0 1 7 8 3 Hopping mad:The beer theme even influenced the bouton- nieres at this Maine Craft BeerWedding. stephen davis phillips photography can add yet another potential venue to their Excel spreadsheets. Portland’s Rising Tide Brewing Company opened the doors to its newly expanded space into the former Maine Craft Distilling tasting room this fall. Kailey Partin says her team is excited about the potential of the new venue, which can hold 100 guests, converging with the growing popularity of Maine’s beers. “I’m not sure people are trading champagne for beer yet, but we get a lot of requests through- out the seasons for cans and kegs,” she says. “Portland is consistently at the top of the list for beer cities. It makes sense to include this Maine experience in your wedding.” With the official wedding beer at stake, you can be sure the keg choice will be