Your Guide to Buying a Home in Brewer, ME

Buying a Home in Brewer, Maine

(The Penobscot River is host to some of Maine's most colorful natural displays)

Brewer is located in Penobscot County

The present-day site of Brewer was originally settled in the late 1700's and was included in an early development known as New Worcester. After breaking off into its own community in the early 1800's, Brewer enjoyed tremendous economic gains as a result of its location on the Penobscot River. Not only did the river provide an excellent transportation route for the shipping and receiving of goods and supplies, but travelers were able to access the town with ease. Across the Penobscot River from Brewer was the growing town of Bangor, which was taking advantage of the economic opportunities, though at a much greater rate than Brewer. This trend continued as Bangor became an important financial and commercial center of the region. While the Penobscot did continue to aid Brewer in its forward progress, it also proved a hindrance since there was no convenient way to cross it. However, before long ferryboats were replaced with a bridge between Brewer and Bangor. Even after these communities were connected by this bridge Brewer did not experience any real population growth. However, after the 1950's more people became aware of the availability and desirability of land in Brewer. Investors soon followed with plans for new industry, and a new bridge across the Penobscot allowed much easier access between the towns of Brewer and Bangor. Today, Brewer has continued the trend of forward growth and is considered as one of the fastest growing communities in the region.

Currently, the largest employers in Brewer are Eastern Fine Paper, Lemforder Corp. (auto parts), and Doug's Shop & Save (retail grocery). Job opportunities are continually on the rise as more businesses realize the quality of life and growth potential that Brewer offers. Nearby University of Maine and several other colleges and technical schools provide a continual stream of skilled workers, and a scenic environment contributes to an already peaceful and secure atmosphere.

While nearby Bangor and the University of Maine are centers of culture and recreation, Brewer does have its own unique areas of interest, including the New Hermon Mountain Ski Area and several local scenic parks.

Brewer is located across the Penobscot River from Bangor and is serviced by I-95, US 2 and several state highways. Penobscot Bay is about 20 miles to the south, and the beauty of northern Maine begins about 45 minutes north of town.