Beer & Weed Magazine

11/10/2024

Oh hi 👋 we bought a magazine and hosted a relaunch party but one of our biz partners was out of town so photoshopped him into photo. 😂. Thanks to everyone who stopped in last night and who continue to support B&W. Want to work together? Reach out. ❤️ Full gallery of photos coming soon!

11/10/2024

Oh hi 👋 we bought a magazine and hosted a relaunch party but one of our biz partners was out of town so photoshopped him into photo. 😂. Thanks to everyone who stopped in last night and who continue to support B&W ❤️ Full gallery of photos coming soon!

01/10/2024

Highbrow’s all-natural apple cider is made with locally grown apples and is crafted to capture the essence of fall with every sip. It is available in 10mg minis, 100mg beverages, and 1000mg growlers. Highbrow’s Apple Cider, with its crisp, tart, and refreshing flavor, is the ideal drink for cozy autumn days!
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You can find our cider at each of Highbrow’s seven locations or at over 100 fine retailers across Maine. For a complete list of stores and to find one near you, check out the drink locator at the link in comments for more info!

27/09/2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, food, drink, and more as we celebrate the return of Beer & W**d Magazine!

Date: October 10th
Time: 7PM-10PM
Location: - Portland, ME

What’s Happening:
Musical Entertainment by Oystahgutt( and Dave Gutter)
Special Mini Set by
DJ Set by
Awards – Honoring Maine’s inspiring women!
Free Pizza provided by
Free Donuts from
will provide samples

Special thanks to .usa &

Don’t miss this epic relaunch event! RSVP now at link in bio and join the party

13/09/2024

Who wants one?

10/09/2024

Visit any of Curaleaf's four convenient locations in Auburn, Bangor, Ellsworth, and Wells, and experience the best product variety with superior service. Shop now at the link in comments below.

05/09/2024

First look at our relaunch issue. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone in October at our Official Relaunch Party! Details coming soon…

29/08/2024

It’s all really happening. 👀

27/08/2024

We are back baby! DM for details.

16/04/2024

Beer & W**d Magazine Announces Ownership Transition

PORTLAND — Beer & W**d Magazine, Maine’s premier publication covering the craft cannabis and brewing communities, announced today a new ownership group, transitioning from the four partners who founded the publication in 2021. New owners Cody DeLong, Sylvia Cunha, and Scott Lee, who will operate the publication as BW Mag LLC, are excited to have closed the deal and look forward to taking the publication into the future, both in print and online, using their deep experience in community development and social curation.

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to build on what Sam, Gregg, Glen, and Mark have created here,” said DeLong. “It’s an incredible foundation — no one who’s picked up a copy can miss the quality and professionalism — and we have so many ideas for continuing to serve such a loyal readership base.”

DeLong, Cunha, and Lee have founded a number of companies in the online media space, working with everyone from metal bands to non-profit foundations, and have long-developed skill sets that will be very complementary to the print-publication expertise held by B&W’s founders.

“It’s very comforting to be able to hand this publication — and brand — to people who understand its value and reputation,” said Sam Pfeifle, who served as editor for Beer & W**d, and who has served as managing editor of the now-defunct Portland Phoenix and a number of publications in the B2B space. “We can’t imagine a smoother hand-off or better group to realize the brand’s potential.”

After 30 issues, starting with February of 2021, the print version of the publication was put on hiatus in the fall of 2023, while the Beer & W**d LLC team of Pfeifle, Glen Halliday, Mark Sayer, and Gregg Shapiro monitored market conditions that featured plummeting cannabis prices and a series of brewery closures. However, the digital newsletter, podcast, and social properties have demonstrated non-stop growth and, as the markets solidify in 2024, the new ownership group is excited to get back in print and continue to participate in what has become a billion-dollar combined industry in Maine. Further, they see massive potential in growth outside the state.

“We’re thankful to the Beer & W**d team for developing such a robust launching-off point,” said Cunha, “and we think people will be really happy with what comes next, including expanding to Massachusetts and beyond."

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03/01/2024

Beer & W**d Insider : S2, EP4: Kris Brown, the sultry-voiced host of Cannasations w/ Kris

This week, Gregg crosses the border and talks with Kris Brown, of Jeffersonville, VT, who hosts "Cannasations w/Kris," a podcast that focuses on cannabis' healing powers, from the perspective of an Iraq veteran who has spent time incarcerated and come out the other side with a healthy, happy family....

13/12/2023

Beer & W**d Insider : S2, EP3: Kim Napolitano-Perry Returns!

This week, Gregg brings back scent expert Kim Napolitano-Perry, who regaled us with tales of smelling good in Season 1. This time, she's here to chat with Gregg about social constructs, which bring Gregg no end of fascination. Good thing Kim used to be an English teacher (Mrs. N-P!), and is used to....

07/12/2023

Oh, wow. Maine has THREE breweries on this list? And one of them is Fluvial?!? Amazing.

Without further ado, here are the best breweries in the U.S. right now, according to the country’s top beer bars.

24/11/2023

When in Quebec…

25/10/2023

Beer & W**d Insider : S2, EP2: Sabrina Shapiro, back for more, and asking ALL the questions

For this second episode of the second season, Gregg welcomes a guest for the second time for the first time. For the second go-round, though, the tables are turned: Daughter Sabrina Shapiro asks all the questions in this episode, digging into the eternal question, "Just who is her dad?" But that's n...

19/10/2023

Update to yesterday’s newsletter: Wood’s in.

15/10/2023

First taste of harvest.

11/10/2023

Beer & W**d Insider : S2, EP1: Carol Joannidi, of Little Cat Metals, on making a life as a creative (with cannabis)

To launch Season Two, Gregg calls on a native of Martha's Vineyard and fellow Masshole, Carol Joannidi, who has built a career as a metalsmith with and whom Gregg met "pre-second marriage, pre-third engagement" and quickly became someone Gregg needed to confide in. Welcome to thr retail therapy couc...

30/09/2023

W**d is so underrated as a colorful addition to the backyard garden.

29/09/2023

New reading material for spooky season…

11/09/2023

Three seeds from the same pack, one seems not like the others, but three very different plants, regardless. Amazing how much difference can be created by position in the garden and neighboring plants.

06/09/2023

Newsletter it out, including this lovely pic and advice for finishing strong with your backyard garden. Hit the link in bio if you want to catch the next newsletter and get that sweet info drop.

31/08/2023

Some of our favorite covers from the past 3 years. What's your favorite?
Featuring:
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24/08/2023

Beer & W**d Insider : EP10: Elizabeth Cloutier, of Wynk, on building a career in cannabis

This week, Gregg chats with Elizabeth Cloutier, of cannabis beverage-maker Wynk, on her path to the cannabis industry, moving from dispensaries and trimming to sales and marketing. How does someone with a Human Services degree find themselves at a cannabis company? How do you incorporate cannabis in...

22/08/2023

Here’s to the sun.