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Federal Jack's - Kennebunkport Brewing Company

You could spend many an hour watching the boats arrive and depart at Federal Jack's prime Dock Square restaurant.

Written by CraftJack | Updated 07/08/20 | 1 min read

Federal Jack's Kennebunkport Brewing Company in Kennebunkport, ME

Federal Jack's is a veteran among the many Kennebunk restaurants and Kennebunkport bars. Bars in Kennebunkport, Maine are like all other port town bars, packed with people trying to grab a pint. And what better place to serve them than to start a craft beer brewpub.

KBC brewing was founded in the early 90s, with the restaurant being named after a locally built ship. Federal Jack's is a family friendly full-service brewpub that really nails the views. With outdoor deck-level seating, and an indoor brewpub-as-a-restaurant vibe, there is something for everyone.

Dock Square parking availability has declined over the years, so you will probably have to valet the Caddie with a young 20-something.

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What started in 1992 quickly blossomed into a distribution-quality production in Portland, the Shipyard Brewing Company . The Kennebunk Brewing Company does offer a tour, so check it out.

A few of their craft beers are:

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  • Shipyard Blue Fin Stout
  • Shipyard Export Ale
  • Sunfish Wheat

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Seafood, obviously. Burgers and fries, typical American pub fare. And, a Sunday brunch. A decade and a half ago, they had a luxurious pineapple upside-down cake on the menu, if you will allow such a thing to be considered luxurious.

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Many pints are poured throughout the state of Maine, but which breweries are the best to stop and sip during a trip? While you’d be hard-pressed not to find an outstanding tour or tasting during your visit to Vacationland, these Maine breweries from York to Bar Harbor will inspire an addition of ale to your itinerary (or even spark a brew-focused getaway).

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Maine’s Southern Coast is home to several breweries, the most popular being Tributary Brewing Company , known for its hand-crafted beers by New England brewing legend Tod Mott. While in the area, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of SoME Brewing Company ’s cozy tasting room in York, or tap your feet to jammin’ live music at Shipyard Brew & Pub during their Summer Breeze Concert Series.

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Kennebunkport won’t disappoint a New England beer lover — this marine city sees several spots with quality brews and quality views to match. Watch the ships roll by at Federal Jack’s , a picturesque pub and restaurant located right on the waterfront, or get a full-fledged taste of Maine at Sebago Brewing Company whose product is brewed with all-American malt, hops and crisp water from its namesake Sebago Lake.

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“Tour the brewery first before dinner” Review of Federal Jacks Restaurant and Brewpub

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We were looking for something to do before dinner and hopped on the brewery tour (runs hourly until 5pm). Great way to learn the history behind the owners and the origins of the KBC ales served in the restaurant and made right there on the premises. Dinner was fair but the overall experience was worthwhile. Tip: Try the Sunfish Ale!

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Good view from two story building. Can sit outside on the deck or inside. Drinks were good, food is fair, not fancy but nice. A lot of people eating in one place , gets loud at time with everyone talking. If you need quiet, this is not it.

a very large lively place with a great choice of food & drinks. I am a vegetarian & was spoiled for choice (which is rare). The only downside to this place is that you can't book in advance meaning there is often quite a lengthy wait for a table! Great views out over the harbor if you manage to bag a table on the balcony though!

We've met friends here for dinner twice now in the past six months and both times had good meals. It's a casual restaurant with a good variety of choices on the menu for appetizers, salads, meals and beer. Prices are what you'd expect in a tourist location, especially in the summer. Our wait for a table wasn't bad either ( about 20 minutes) on a busy summer Sunday night. Service is good and the staff was friendly and attentive. It's a loud, cavernous type of place but it's fun and is a nice place to meet friends for a casual meal.

We really enjoyed our lunch at this place. We had fried clams that were bellies and not strips - if you like fried clams, you will appreciate that fact 'cause it means quality! And do not hésitante for the fish and chips that is huge and delicious, or the reuben sandwich thats is what should always be. I had a nice cheeseburger with a choice of several cheese that was also perfect with good fries and coleslaw. Of course, the beer there is great and again, you have a choice of home-made quality brew.

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Federal Jacks

The Birthplace of Shipyard

Kennebunkport Brewing Company is the birthplace of  Shipyard Brewing Company’s award winning-line of handcrafted ales. In 1992, entrepreneur Fred Forsley and master buy soma brewer Alan Pugsley established the Kennebunkport Brewing Company (KBC) and Federal Jack’s. Word of our fine ales spread quickly throughout Maine. Demand quickly outpaced our size, and, in 1994, Shipyard Brewing Company  Shipyard Brewing Company was built in Portland, Maine. 

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Batson River Kennebunk

Located just steps from Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, our Kennebunk location offers a seasonally updated selection of signature cocktails and craft beers. Plus a full menu of seasonal fare to pair!

Whether you need a quick break from shopping with a happy hour bite and beer, after-dinner drinks in a lush and cozy setting, or a meal to share with friends or family, we look forward to welcoming you!

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Monday        CLOSED Tuesday        CLOSED Wednesday   4PM – 9PM Thursday       4PM – 9PM Friday            4PM – 9PM Saturday       12PM – 9PM Sunday          12PM – 7PM

Dogs are welcome outside on our patio and deck spaces.

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Maine’s ski resorts  have special small batch beers like Sugarloaf’s Bag and Kettle Brewing Company’s Winter Ale or Joe Stout made with Carrabassett coffee beans, delicious served après ski slopeside with a Bag Burger at Maine’s biggest ski mountain.

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Portland has numerous breweries and brewpubs, including the original Gritty McDuff’s in the Old Port. Bissell Brothers Brewery at Thompson Point is popular. Even Tide is a small start up brewery gone big. Maine beer Company makes delicious craft beers. But there are so many good pours – Allagash, Bunker, FoulMouthed, Foundation, Lone Pine, Rising Tide, Oxbow  Sebago Brewing, named for Sebago Lake, has its own brew family, with several brew pub restaurants and clever varietals with a vacationland theme like Frye’s Leap, Lake Trout Stout, Simmer Down Summer Session and Saddleback Ale. Full Throttle and Long Winter Ale are Sebago single batch brews, seasonal with a super beefy beer buzz content.

Beer Pairing Restaurants

At  Maine’s best restaurants , the beer list is often as lengthy and fermented as the fancy wine list, with local offerings from light ales to blonde beers to porters, stouts and super hoppy beers loaded with barley that resemble bourbon more than beer. Maine’s top chefs now cater to beer drinkers with beer dinners to heighten the palate and pair with their host of culinary treats. Far beyond the beer battered shrimp, restaurants like York Harbor Inn host beer pairing dinners with flights of beer and several courses of seafood and beer braised beef, even a stout inspired dessert to finish off your feast.

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Beer Festivals in Maine are huge in summer and fall harvest season. The Portland Brewfest is held Labor Day weekend with over 40 breweries and 70 beers for tasting. In November, the Maine Brewers Festival takes place in Portland with music and Maine brewer samplings. Bangor’s Beer Festival is in June each year with live music, a beer tent and craft fair of local Maine products. The Maine Lakes Brew Fest takes place at Point Sebago Resort in Casco end of September, with a lakeside setting, beer sampling, craft fairs and live music on the shores of  Sebago Lake . 

Brew Touring

There are so many Maine breweries and beer making factories that in 2009, Maine Brewers Guild created the Maine Beer Trail Passport, a clever map and plan of the many brew pubs and distilleries to visit in Vacationland. You can follow along a proposed beer route through Maine, tasting and touring Maine’s beer plants from small scale to full beer brewing factories, or just visit a few breweries between lighthouses and beaches if you don’t like your pilsner so planned.

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The Maine Beer Bus is a fun way to have your froth with frequent stops and narration along with way, and a DD. The Maine Brew Bus is a Beer Bus Tour you can charter for a private event, say a bachelor party, or take part in their party on wheels – The Progressive Beer Dinner or the standard Beer Bus Tour of several breweries on the  Southern Maine Coast ,  Portland  to  Freeport , and  Bangor .

Who is to blame for this brimming Maine beer scene? David Geary, yes of Geary’s Beer, he made Maine’s first official craft beer since Prohibition in 1986. By 1988, his fellow brewers Ed Stebbins and Richard Pfeffer opened Maine’s first true brewpub, Gritty McDuff’s on Fore Street in Portland with partners, and the rest is hops history.

While visiting Maine, be sure to frequent a few of these fantastic brew pubs and beer crafting companies along the way, and check out  Maine’s wine scene and local vineyards . Drink and drive responsibly or hop on a beer bus tour or a brews cruise ferry to have fun safely.

Maine Breweries, Micro Brews and Brew Pubs:

Allagash Brewing Portland

Andrew’s Brewing Co Lincolnville

Atlantic Brewing Co Bar Harbor

Baxter Brewing Co Lewiston

Bag and Kettle Brewing Company Sugarloaf Mountain

Belfast Brewing Co Belfast

Black Bear Brewery Orono

Bissell Brothers Brewery Boothbay Craft Beer Boothbay

Bunker Brewing Company

Bray’s Brewing Company and Brewpub Naples  Captain Dick’s Brewery Wells

DJ Geary’s Brewing Co Portland

Eventide Portland

Foulmouthed Foundation Brewing Company Portland Funky Bow Brewery Lyman

Gritty McDuff’s Portland & Freeport

In’Finiti Fermentation Portland

Kennebec River Pub & Brewery The Forks

Maine Beer Company Freeport

Maine Mead Works Portland

Marshal Wharf Brewing Company Belfast

Oak Pond Brewing Company

Oxbow Brewing Company

Rising Tide Brewing Company Portland

Rocky Coast Brewing Ogunquit

Run of the Mill Public House Saco Island

Sebago Brewing Scarborough, Gorham, Portland, Kennebunk

Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company Whitefield

Liberal Cup Hallowell

Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company and Pub Bangor

So Me Brewing Company York

Banded Horn Brewing Company Biddeford

Gneiss Beer Limerick

Bigelow Brewing Company Skowhegan

Lively Brewing Co. at Ebenezer’s Pub Brunswick

Pennesseewassee Brewing Co Harrison

Austin Street Brewery Portland

Tributary Brewing Company Kittery

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Maine is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and scenic states in the US. It is also one of the top destinations on any East Coast fall foliage itinerary . Rocky coasts, lighthouses, lobster, quaint boutiques, sandy beaches, and plenty of ocean views. One of the best outdoor destinations in the US , this 3 day Maine coast road trip is the perfect road trip destination for nature and adventure.

Whether it’s your first time visiting Maine or your hundredth, the beauty of Maine will always leave an impression.

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3 Day Maine Coast Road Trip Itinerary

This 3-day Maine Coast Itinerary will take you from the lush wilderness and rocky coastlines of Acadia National Park to Kennebunkport’s charming, seaside fishing village. Along the way, you will be treated to some of the most charming, small towns with that New England feel. 

Day 1: Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park 

Begin your 3 day Maine coast road trip in Maine’s Bar Harbor area. Bar Harbor is the picturesque seaside town on Mount Desert Island bordering Acadia National Park. It’s considered one of the best national parks in the United States . Home to some of the best lobster and seafood restaurants in the state, Bar Harbor is full of quaint shops and easy access to the waters of Frenchman Bay. 

A day well spent in this area will include some time strolling the streets of Bar Harbor after exploring the wilderness and coastal edges of Acadia National Park.

Boats mooored in Bar waterfront in Maine.

Drive Park Loop Drive 

Take a drive along the Park Loop Drive in Acadia National Park. The 27-mile loop road through the park takes you past many of the park’s highlights, including many observation points.

The Park Loop Drive is a great introduction to the park and can help you decide how to spend the rest of your time here. One great option is to go to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast,. You can also relax at Jordan Pond and grab a bite to eat at the Jordon Pond House. Another great idea is to go for a swim at Sand Beach.

Road with ocean view in the distance on the park Loop Drive in Maine.

Go for a Hike

Acadia National Park is one of the top hiking destinations in the US . There are loads of hiking trails to choose from to suit all hiking abilities and itineraries. For those looking for beginning level hikes, Bubble Rock, the Ocean Path, the Wonderland Trail, or the Great Head Trail are great options. 

For experienced hikers, options include the Precipice Trail, the Beehive Trail, the Dorr Mountain Trail, or a hike to the Cadillac Mountain summit.

Views over jordan Pond in Acadia NP.

Grab Dinner and Explore Downtown Bar Harbor

After exploring Acadia National Park, you’ll surely be ready for some of Maine’s famous local seafood. Visit the heart of Bar Harbor for plenty of dining options. One must-visit is the brand-new Brasserie Le Brun , a new French restaurant with a modern twist. You can also try out the Chart Room for delicious seafood or Havana Parilla for delicious Latin cuisine. 

After dinner, enjoy a stroll along the waterfront or relax in the village green. Find yourself some unique, handcrafted souvenirs along Main Street, or visit the Bar Harbor Cellars Winery for a post-dinner wine tasting. 

Lobster restaurant on a fishing wharf in Bar Harbor Maine.

You Might Also Like : If you have an extra day or two, consider exploring some of beautiful New Hampshire , less than an hour south of Portland.

Day 2: Portland

One of Maine’s biggest cities, Portland has lots to offer visitors. From strolling the Old Port, finding unique gifts and treasures at local boutiques, and visiting some of Maine’s most scenic lighthouses .

The drive from Bar Harbor to Portland is 3 hours, so drive early to make the most of your time.

Boats moored in front of buildings in Portland maine.

Old Port 

Step from the modern-day city to the historic, cobblestone streets of Old Port as you spend your morning sightseeing, shopping, and enjoying the history and culture of Portland. You will find a combination of local and brand-name shops along the old streets. You can find clothing shops, galleries, gourmet food stores, pottery, jewelry, and more. 

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Old Port is also blessed with many popular and quality restaurants, from quick service to fine dining style restaurants. One of the top new coffee shops that we recommend is Double Great Coffee , serving delicious coffee and desserts. For Latin food lovers, check out Papi , serving delicious coctails and Puerto Rican eats. The Continental is an amazing new spot in Portland serving authentic pub food and drinks.

If you want to get out on the water, join a 2-hour sail with the Portland Schooner Co. on an early 1900’s Windjammer for a sightseeing cruise taking in the famous local lighthouses and wildlife.  See here for cruise details .

Recommended Tours in Portland Old Town

  • Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 3-hour tour learning about Maine’s famous culinary scene. Includes guide, food samples from locale restaurants and eateries, and beer tasting. See here for full tour details .
  • History Walking Tour with Sweet Treat – 2 hour tour exploring the key landmarks of Portland and its 200-year history. A great way to get your bearings in Portland. Includes local guide and typical Portland sweet treat at the end. See here for full details .

Cape Elizabeth

Home of the Portland Head lighthouse inside Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth is one of the most well-known lighthouses in the US.

You can’t go inside the lighthouse, but there are plenty of areas for stunning views, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Portland Head Lighthouse with blue sky on a sunny day.

If visiting on a hot summer day, you can also hit the beach area for a swim with views of the Ram Island Ledge Light (Beware, though, even in summer, the water will be cold).

harbour with lighthuse on the point on the Main Coast.

Brewery Tour 

With over 70 breweries within the city limits, a brewery tour should be on your 3 day Maine coast road trip. There are plenty of unique tour options, from a Haunted Pub Crawl, pedal bike tours, party bikes, bus, and private tour options. Alternatively, you can research Portland’s many breweries and take a self-guided brewery tour. 

Recommended Beer & Brewery Tours

  • Bike and Brew Tour – 1.5-2.5 hour options. Discover Portland and the local brew scene by bike. Choose between a morning coffee tour, an afternoon brewery tour, or an early evening beer, wine, and spirits tour. Includes all cycling gear, a local guide, and a selection of craft beverage samples. See here for full tour details .
  • Sea Harbor Brews Cruise – 1.5 or 2 hours. Enjoy beers and boats on the waters of beautiful Portland Harbor and Casco Bay on a brews cruise. Sip local craft beers onboard the beautiful Elizabeth Grace for a 1.5-hour harbor tour or 2-hour sunset cruise. Includes cruise, guide, and 2 local craft beers. See here for full details .
  • Tasting Tour to Local Breweries – 3 hours. Sip and taste your way through historic Portland on this walking brewery tour. Visit the city’s well-known breweries and enjoy samples at each stop along the way while learning about Portland’s beer history. Tour includes local guide, stops at three local breweries with three samples at each brewery and a light snack. See here for full tour details .

Alternate Portland Itinerary: Casco Islands

If you want to get out of the city and explore the surrounding waters, spend the day island-hopping the Casco Bay Islands. While there are over 700 islands in Casco Bay, there are six easily accessible islands via ferry.  

You can enjoy various activities on the islands, including kayaking, museums, art galleries, shopping, hiking trails, sandy beaches, delicious restaurants, biking, historic forts/structures, fishing, and motorboating. Whichever island/s you choose, you notice the pace is a lot slower on the Casco Islands, and relaxation is a priority.

Views out to sea from the Maine Coastline with blue skies.

Day 3: Kennebunkport 

For the final day, continue Southward along the coast to the seaside town of Kennebunkport. Kennebunkport is home to a quaint shopping district, gorgeous beaches, and a working fishing harbor.

Colourful waterfront houses in Kennebunkport Maine.

Relax at the Beach

Kennebunkport Beach is a great swimming beach with options for getting out on the water in a kayak. If you are looking for a more relaxed beach, you will find calmer waves at Goose Rocks Beach with a very well-maintained shoreline. Hit the beach for a quick swim before heading out to see all that Kennebunkport has to offer, or choose to spend a few hours relaxing before moving on.

Cape Porpoise

Cape Porpoise is a working fishing harbor just five minutes outside of Dock Square. You can watch the fishing fleets cruising in and out of the harbor, observing the different traps and bait barrels used. Like many other destinations along the coast of Maine, Cape Porpoise is a great stop for fresh seafood dining – the Cape Porpoise Chowder House is one of the best options. 

If you have the time, a boat tour out to Goat Island to see the Goat Island Lighthouse is a worthwhile trip, The tour includes a narrated history tour and, afterward, takes you past Bumpkin Island, where you can spot seals sunbathing on the shores. 

Brigh red fishing shacks over the water in Maine.

Catch a Show at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre

Finish up your day in Kennebunkport at the Vinegar Hill Music Theatre to catch some live entertainment. The theater is set in a renovated barn that currently offers live shows and a variety of concerts, from jazz, blues, rock, pop, and funk. The Theatre also has a bar where you can enjoy cocktails to start the night. 

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