Contract Packaging with 1820 Brands
1820 Brands is Maine’s trusted leader in contract brewing and beverage co-packing, helping brands of all sizes bring their drink ideas to life. With more than 40 years of beverage manufacturing experience, we provide the expertise and flexibility needed to produce a wide range of products — including craft beer, THC-infused beverages, mocktails, functional waters, juices, and more.
Our GMP-certified facility is home to the first hemp beverage certification in the United States, setting the benchmark for food safety, quality, and compliance in beverage production. Whether you’re a startup launching your first drink or an established brand scaling distribution, our team delivers consistency, innovation, and reliability every step of the way.
We’re equipped with advanced brewing and packaging technology — including a tunnel pasteurizer, closed and open fermentation tanks, and a state-of-the-art pilot system — enabling us to craft small-batch samples and full-scale production runs with precision. When you partner with 1820 Brands, you experience how exceptional your beverage can taste when it’s made with the care and quality Maine is known for.
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Beer
1820 Brands provides full-service contract brewing and beer co-packing solutions for every style of beer — from crisp lagers and smooth ales to bold IPAs, rich stouts, and creative seasonal specialties. Our experienced brewers and production team bring decades of expertise to every batch, ensuring your brand’s flavor, quality, and consistency shine through.
Our Maine-based facility is equipped with both open and closed fermentation systems, allowing for maximum flexibility in brewing techniques and flavor development. Whether you’re a startup brewery ready to scale or an established craft beer brand seeking additional production capacity, we deliver the technology, precision, and partnership you need to bring your beer to market with confidence.
From pilot batches to full-scale production, 1820 Brands is your trusted partner in contract beer brewing and private label beer manufacturing — helping you grow your brand while maintaining the craftsmanship and integrity that define great beer.
THC Infused Drinks
1820 Brands is a national leader in THC-infused beverage manufacturing, specializing in hemp-derived drinks that combine clean ingredients, advanced technology, and consistent quality. We produce a wide variety of styles — including THC-infused iced teas, mocktails, and functional beverages — all formulated for exceptional flavor, stability, and shelf life.
Our Maine-based facility is GMP-certified and holds the first hemp beverage certification in the United States, demonstrating our commitment to product safety, compliance, and excellence. With our tunnel pasteurizer, we can naturally extend shelf life and eliminate the need for preservatives, ensuring every product is both clean-label and compliant.
Whether you’re launching a new THC beverage brand or expanding your current infused product line, our experienced team will guide you through R&D, pilot batching, and full-scale production. 1820 Brands delivers the expertise and flexibility to create innovative, great-tasting THC drinks that consumers love and trust.
Non Alcoholic Drinks
1820 Brands is Maine’s trusted partner for non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing, offering full-service contract brewing for NA beer, soda, mocktails, and functional juices. With over 40 years of beverage-making expertise, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver clean, consistent, and great-tasting results at scale.
Our GMP-certified facility meets the highest food and beverage safety standards, ensuring every product we produce is reliable and shelf-stable. Using our state-of-the-art tunnel pasteurizer, we create preservative-free, naturally stable beverages that maintain their flavor and integrity over time.
Whether you’re developing a better-for-you soda, a premium non-alcoholic cocktail, or a functional wellness drink, our experienced team provides the flexibility, expertise, and innovation needed to bring your beverage vision to life — from formulation to full-scale production.