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| Name: | Andie |
| E-mail address: | snooziedog@gmail |
| Comments: | I am a long time Friend of Michael & Byrd's, and a long time customer of "The Bear". I grew up 2 blocks away from the "The Bear" and though I am now living in the Virgin Islands I still sport my GLB bumperstickers and get to the the Bear every time I visit Maine, as it is one of my favorite places to go. We have a Micro Brewery here but it does't compare to the vast amount of good draft that you can get there. If you wnat good food and beer don't bother with the Old Port, just hit Forest Ave.
Andie Parker |
| Name: | ed babb |
| E-mail address: | eddisc@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Happiest of them all - WISH I WAS BEAR!!!!! |
| Name: | Michael Kirk |
| E-mail address: | michael_a_kirk@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Oi! Get that Road Trip section working! LOL.
Good to see you guys. See you for the 30th. - MK |
| Name: | Carmen Jackson |
| E-mail address: | cjacks62@maine.edu |
| Comments: | Hey All!!!!
Just wanted to drop a line to say hello. I made it to phoenix and am wondering how long I will last in this valley heat. I have yet to find a watering hole like the Great Lost Bear. I found a bar with 113 microbrews about 15 min from where I live. I ordered an Anderson IPA. The bartender looked mortified and asked me if I was ready for the hops. My reply was of course.....Little did he know. When I was still standing straight after a few he told me I won his heart. Hahaha!!! Thanks to the GLB I can handle the hoppy beers. I miss you all and am hoping to be back in Maine the end of July through August and then who knows. My very first stop will be the Great Lost Bear of course. Love ya, Carmen. |
| Name: | roger gennies |
| Comments: | i really loved my burger that i ate at this place the other day. it had guacamole on it! holy guacamole! one time though i ate a pesto burger from this place and it made my bottom shoot brown butter into my potty. my tum tum no feel good. |
| Name: | Kevin |
| E-mail address: | ktorpey@shh.com |
| Comments: | Hi
Visted from New Jersey about a month ago,because my neice recommended it.I really enjoyed the selection,especially the Allagash on cask.The service was great from Emily,who is a friend of my neice,she took real good care of us. I absolutely loved your wings!Next time in Portland-I will definetly come back. |
| Name: | Greg T. |
| E-mail address: | GSTheberge@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.rhodeislandbneweryhistory.com |
| Comments: | Hello from RI! Had the opportunity to visit the Bear last month with a few friends. Great place you have there. Take care of that great Hanley Porcelain sign of yours, it's a beauty. Nice selection of brews. The Cask conditioned ales we had were superb.
Cheer! Greg www.rhodeislandbreweryhistory.com |
| Name: | Edd Skoglund |
| Comments: | Dear Bear, here's a piece you might enjoy.....though not as much as Bar Harbors blueberry ale......
I'M GONNA BE A BEAR..... In this life, I'm a woman. In my next life, I'd like to be a bear. When you are a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing for six months. I could deal with that. Before you hibernate, you're supposed to eat yourself stupid. I could deal with that too. When you are a female bear, you birth your children (who are the size of walnuts) while you are sleeping, and wake to partially grown, cute, cuddly cubs. I could definately deal with that. If you are a momma bear, everyone knows you mean business. You swat anyone who bothers your cubs. If your cubs are out of line, you swat them too. I think I could deal with that. If you're a bear, your mate expects you to wake up growling. He expects that you will have hairy legs. He adores your excess body fat. Yep, I'm gonna be a bear. There's undoubtedly some people I have known that already think I am....... Edd S. |
| Name: | Shane |
| Comments: | I was just recently in Maine via Boston, and went to great lost bear on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. other than the kid wearing a top hat eating behind me, this place was amazing. Nice and friendly service and great food. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely stop in |
| Name: | Edd S Mainiac |
| Comments: | I'M GOING TO BE A BEAR
In this life, I'm a woman. In my next life, I'd like to come back as a bear. When you're a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing but sleep for six months. I could deal with that. Before you hibernate, you're supposed to eat yourself stupid. I could deal with that. When you're a female bear, you birth your children , who are the size of walnuts, while you are sleeping, and wake to partially grown cute, cuddly cubs. I could definitely deal with that. If you're a mama bear, everyone knows you mean business. You swat anyone who bothers your cubs. If your cubs get out of line, you swat them too. I think I could deal with that. If you're a bear, your mate expects you to wake up growling. He expects that you will have hairy legs. He adores your excess body fat. Yep, I'm gonna be a bear. |
| Name: | Dan |
| Comments: | i was so impressed by how friendly the staff was. the food was pretty good, and the beer was heavenly. there were so many options. the place itself is welcoming, with lots of kitschy stuff hanging on the walls, which is nice when you don't feel like paying attention to the people/person/girlfriend that you're with. we sat in the outdoor patio, which was comfortable. i was a little disappointed with the music, and the group of burly sorority chicks that arrived midway through our meal, mais c'est la vie. if you are a clueless tourist, ask for emily. she will guide you to places you've only dreamed of. every morning that i drink my coffee out of my great lost bear mug, i cry. |
| Name: | Jarrod |
| E-mail address: | jarrodhere10@msn.com |
| Comments: | One of the best bars i have ever been to. Excellent beer selection and my bartender was incredible. I will definitely return the next time I'm in Portland. |
| Name: | pathxe |
| Comments: | Great lost Bear has over 50 beers on tap. This is one of my favorite places to have a beer and some good food. They have an extensive menu that should satisfy any taste buds. They also have 5 ounce sampler glasses that are really cool and allows one to taste several brews. My favorite thing on the menu is the chili burger! Really good. It has a really friendly atmosphere that makes your first visit feel like you have been going there your whole life. |
| Name: | Edd Skoglund |
| Comments: | Growling Bear.
there you be on the distant northeastern coast I remember so well and most often crave. It is early morning on the tall grass praire of Oklahoma; the beginning of another uselessly hot day. Garden crops will strain to survive trying the reach the post Labor Day cooling when the remnants of plants will spring to live and have the energy to bear fruit. Here now I sit having perused your beer and ale list from a place where most country bars and roadhouses serve domestic 3.2 beer. I remember sitting at your bar and discovering Bar Harbors Blueberry Ale with the scent of the blueberry fields wafting from the glass and the taste refreshing with each sip and bottom of the glass guzzle. My first cup of perculated coffee is barely touched yet. You provide me with a wake up surprise in the visage of the coquettish and playful Meg at the wheel of ales. Thank you purverors of pleasure and hospitality most grand. When cool weather arrives I must hitchhike to the Atlantic Coastal Plain and with relief and with an expultion of yesteryear's air from my lungs enter into your fine establishment once again, or twice. whatever the wheel lands on will be fine with me; this old man will feel at home. Edd Skoglund displaced Maineiac |
| Name: | shiki |
| E-mail address: | shikibabylon@gmail.com |
| Name: | dan |
| E-mail address: | dnabruin@vermontel.net |
| Comments: | This will be our first trip to GLB.
July 11,2008 Cannot wait SMUTTY ON TAP. Dan Springfield VT. |
| Name: | Darcy Brockman |
| E-mail address: | Darlor6@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I think the Great Lost Bear is great! I lived in Maine all my life and moved to New York State a couple of years ago. But when I come to visit my family I always make it a point to stop at the Bear for the best beer in the world!! Wish there where more places like the Bear around. Its a great place with great beer! |
| Name: | shelley stevens |
| E-mail address: | sistershelley@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | have you guys tried blue mango veggie burgers? they are the best ever! |
| Name: | Todd Friedmar |
| E-mail address: | tfriedmar@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. I left Portland in '92 for Seattle and always thinking about the GLB and all the people that I met in Maine. Please say hi to Jack Straw and Doug Clark if you have a chance. Have a great 2008.
Todd |
| Name: | Edd Skoglund |
| Comments: | Happy New Year..........
It has been over a decade since I left Maine and the Great Lost Bear is one of the places I have missed. Bar Harbor's Blueberry was my favorite ale. I always enjoyed the atmosphere, the ales , the staff and other patrons. When a good friend in Sweden told me he was returning to Maine after many years abroad telling him of your joint was a pleasure and now the first communication of the new year was James giving me your website and lauding your meals. He is a factidious fellow and his complements are worthy. Whenever I make it back to the great State O Maine your establishment is on the list of "must dos". Edd Skoglund previously of Castine and Alfred |
| Name: | Mark |
| E-mail address: | thewugu@earthlink.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.happyhourmobile.com |
| Comments: | Truly one of the great beer bars!So many beers, so little time. Can't wait to come back... |
| Name: | Michael Kirk |
| E-mail address: | michael_a_kirk@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Happy Holidays Bear folks. I hope Christmas was good and New Year is even better. Been busy as hell on this side of the pond.
Dave, sorry I missed you when you were in town. Emails must have gotten crossed. Would have been cool to buy you a beer. Take care guys and hope to see you soon. Michael London, UK |
| Name: | Stu |
| E-mail address: | stulin@cox.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.stulin.com |
| Comments: | I've been coming to the GLB since it was called the Grizzly Bear. Think that was back in 1981 or 1982? Fell in love with the place then and always get back there at least once a year from CT. |
| Name: | Josh and Dave |
| E-mail address: | jc34166@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n211/JC3416/100_0605bostonsucks.jp
We always knew George Maria was really a YANKEES fan! P.S. the foods great -Pam's nephew and friend |
| Name: | knorton |
| E-mail address: | clubnorton@gmail.com |
| Comments: | What no one to talk to when I call ' Amazin' how many peeps are in the know about the GLB...........miss you all glad I'm here sooooo much warmer quit my job.......just in time for Christmas hohoho Please wish one & all a very Merry ..........& a Peacefull Happy 2008 You all rock xxOOoxXX |
| Name: | Rick Astley |
| Comments: | Hey, whatever happened to that short guy who worked in the kitchen? He was totally awesome! He had the beauty of a god, and the speed of a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the face. I've been in numerous times and still have yet to see him again recently :(
Although, on the bright side, I still see that wonderful southern man who works on the dish station....Mmmmmm..... |
| Name: | micilin |
| E-mail address: | mick.king@lbobserver.co.uk |
| Comments: | I say chaps, the Great Lost Bear looks like a spiffing place to have a few beers with your pals.
Pity it's on the other side of the Atlantic. |
| Name: | Heather |
| E-mail address: | gugiebug@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey where is the bear cam i love that thing!!!
I'm going there tonight and wanted to eat near it |
| Name: | Cooper |
| Comments: | As a Portland native sent to CT for college, I remember the GLB with great fondness. Keep Rockin', GLB, Keep Rockin'! |
| Name: | Karen Walker |
| E-mail address: | kwalker06@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Live in Florida, Pompano Bch.Never been there, but Love your beer.Thank-you. Karen. |
| Name: | Jack Bauer |
| E-mail address: | maniak138@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I would only make a trip back to the bear if that sexy disher, Charlie, were working. That man is incredible! I've never seen anyone wash a dish like that. |
| Name: | john chapman |
| E-mail address: | aidynsdad@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I just started a group called friends of the great lost bear on myspace |
| Name: | Maine Pulse Staff |
| E-mail address: | mainepulse@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mainepulse.net |
| Comments: | Hello! |
| Name: | Maine Pulse Staff |
| E-mail address: | mainepulse@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mainepulse.net |
| Comments: | You guy's have really great food, and awesome service! Thanks for all the fun and munchies. Be sure and stop by to visit us sometime too at www.mainepulse.net ... See you around. |
| Name: | Mr Zap |
| Comments: | Welcome to my Bear Brothers. From Pinetop Az
Will be there soon. Thanks |
| Name: | Moon Raven |
| Comments: | I will only come and eat if that cook with that long hair is cooking!
Your place rocks |
| Name: | Rich Pluto |
| E-mail address: | r_pluto@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey,
I love the bear, plain and simple. Its a wonder how i haven't made the alumni page yet.... :) Rich |
| Name: | Michael Kirk |
| E-mail address: | michael_a_kirk@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I can't believe that's John O'Brien on the Alumni page. Wow. Just wow. Where the hell did we cook together? Was it really the Bear? It might have been that old Greek place (now gone) on Congress Street? Hugo's? One of Jimmy Ladue's places?
And by the way, hi all, back by the end of the summer (fingers crossed). - Michael in Chelsea, London |
| Name: | Michael Kirk |
| E-mail address: | michael_a_kirk@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I can't believe that's John O'Brien on the Alumni page. Wow. Just wow. Where the hell did we cook together? Was it really the Bear? It might have been that old Greek place (now gone) on Congress Street? Hugo's? One of Jimmy Ladue's places?
And by the way, hi all, back by the end of the summer (fingers crossed). - Michael in Chelsea, London |
| Name: | Dave Thompson |
| E-mail address: | dave.thompson@pigphun.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.looking4pubs.co.uk |
| Comments: | Great site, plenty of info, and all with a great sense of humour.
Keep it real... Dave |
| Name: | Tom Hedge |
| E-mail address: | tomehedge@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.sarasotarealestate101.com |
| Comments: | By far my favorite bar...and I live near the beach in Florida. "Our gang" makes up to Portland 3 time a year and there's always a stop at the GLB. The mushrooms are out of this world. We'll be there for the "CUP"! Although I'm a little concerned not seeing the Bar Harbor Blueberry on the tap list?? What's up with that?
See you in 3 weeks! |
| Name: | Chris Parfitt |
| E-mail address: | chrisparf@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi I was visiting from United Kingdom on a business trip and was real glad I dropped in to the GLB for lunch. Some of the best beer I have had in the states and the choice was just overwhelming.... when are you opening a GLB on the other side of the pond here in UK?
I will pass the word to any beer drinking Brits visiting Maine that the GLB must not be missed !!! Chris Parfitt |
| Name: | Tim |
| E-mail address: | skibft@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Went to the GLB for the first time on Monday and had a blast. Love the beer selection and the people were great.
Sarah, was that you playing connect four that night? ;-) |
| Name: | Sarah |
| E-mail address: | sajens@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Great place to hang after a day in law library! We were there last Tuesday playing connect 4 when we noticed an older woman down by the front bar staring at us like we were unruly or something. We shrugged it off and laughed. We will be there for The Harpoon fest Thursday! |
| Name: | Joe Martin |
| E-mail address: | joe.martin@zajacllc.com |
| Name: | Blaise Fougere |
| E-mail address: | blaisebeer@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great Bar,
I stop there every year on my trip from New Jersey to Nova Scotia. GREAT BEER selection as well as food. My only suggestion is you have to keep some Man Size 2XL shirts in stock. I would have worn it proudly. See ya next year. |
| Name: | Stuart Sommerville |
| E-mail address: | ssommerville@scotsman.com |
| Comments: | Been coming to Portland for three years now from Scotland, and always make a point of eating, and drinking! at the GLB. Your bumper sticker adorns the back of my jeep and base of my computer screen in my office. Daily reminders of great times in a great place. Love the website too. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Rick Smith |
| E-mail address: | rksmith88@beeline-online.net |
| Comments: | Haven't been there but coming down Friday for a Pirates game! Looking forward to a great time. |
| Name: | Mike Truex |
| E-mail address: | mrtruex@att.net |
| Comments: | Our favorite place to eat in Maine! We make sure to stop any time we're up there. Can't think of any place here in Jersey better - wish you guys could bring it home! Long way
from Fair Haven. We'll be back next September, and will be sure to bring a bunch of shipmates while there - the Campbell crew returns! |