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Charlie Melhus of the Norway Brewing Company in Norway pours wild Maine blueberry puree into the tank of Little Bear, a farmhouse ale.
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NORWAY Charlie Melhus loves the outdoors. He also loves beer.
Charlie Melhus of the Norway Brewing Company fills bottles of Little Bear, a farmhouse ale, at his microbrewery on Main Street in Norway.
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With the pandemic limiting the number of customers he can serve in his microbrewery and restaurant, the part owner and brewer at the family-run Norway Brewing Company found his solution outdoors.
It may be winter and the temperatures are below freezing, but the outdoor patio and beer garden is bustling with activity. Melhus reopened the patio Feb. 4 following a renovation to winterize the outdoor space. The area has proven popular with beer lovers, skiers and locals looking for a safe place to relax with friends.