Since 1988, Gritty McDuff’s has created fine, handcrafted ales and traditional pub fare. Our fine ales are available all over New England.Visit one of our three Maine Brew Pubs.Learn more about Gritty McDuff’s, Opens a popupSpecialtiesSince 1988, Gritty McDuff’s has created fine, handcrafted ales and traditional pub fare. Our fine ales are available all over New England.Visit one of our three Maine Brew Pubs.HistoryEstablished in 1988.Three Maine locations: Portland, 1988Freeport, 1995Auburn, 2005Since 1988, Gritty’s has been creating fine, handcrafted ales & traditional pub fare. From humble beginnings as a small brew pub in Portland’s Old Port, we’ve grown to become the brew pub of choice for Mainers and folks everywhere. Proudly, Gritty’s was at the forefront of Maine’s brewing renaissance. Founders Ed Stebbins and Richard Pfeffer had two simple goals in mind: to create a true, English-style pub serving fresh ales and great food, and have fun doing it.Since our inception, the accola