Orange Bike Brewing Co.

Orange Bike Brewing is Portland, Maine's first dedicated gluten-free brewery, located at 31 Diamond St in the city's East Bayside neighborhood. Founded by Tom Ruff, a former recruiter who developed gluten intolerance and found existing gluten-free beer options on the East Coast to be lacking in quality and authenticity, the brewery was established with a mission to produce world-class craft beer that is naturally gluten-free. The facility occupies a historic building dating back to the early 1900s, originally used as a coat and apron factory, lending the operation a distinctive character rooted in Portland's industrial heritage. Orange Bike Brewing distinguishes itself through the use of premium ingredients, proprietary recipes, and a historic brewing system designed by Peter F. Austin, widely known as the 'Godfather of Craft Beer.' This equipment and approach allow the brewery to produce gluten-free beers — including IPAs and other craft styles — that compete directly with top-tier conventional craft beers in terms of flavor, complexity, and overall quality. The brewery operates as a taproom and production facility, welcoming guests Wednesday through Sunday and hosting regular community events. Its product lineup is designed to serve the growing segment of consumers who avoid gluten, a demographic that now represents nearly one in three American households. The gluten-free beer market is projected to expand significantly in coming years, positioning Orange Bike Brewing favorably within an underserved niche on the East Coast. The company operates under a triple-bottom-line philosophy encompassing social, environmental, and financial considerations, aiming to establish a new standard within the independent craft brewing industry. All beers produced are naturally gluten-free, making the brewery's offerings suitable for individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or those following a gluten-free lifestyle by choice.