Orange Bike Brewing Releases New Collaboration Beer with Tandem Coffee

Proceeds from the new stout will benefit environmental causes in Maine.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:12pm

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Portland's gluten-free brewery, Orange Bike Brewing Co., is releasing a new collaboration coffee stout with Tandem Coffee on April 8. A portion of draft sales from the new beer will support Maine Audubon's efforts to protect native plants and habitats across the state. Orange Bike will also be building a native plant and pollinator garden in its Diamond Street beer garden this summer.

Why it matters

This collaboration highlights the growing trend of craft breweries partnering with local businesses to create unique products that give back to the community. Orange Bike's commitment to sustainability and environmental causes aligns with the values of many Portland residents, making this a meaningful release for the local beer scene.

The details

The new coffee stout was developed through a partnership between Orange Bike Brewing and Tandem Coffee. A portion of draft sales from the beer will be donated to Maine Audubon to support their conservation efforts. In addition, Orange Bike plans to build a native plant and pollinator garden in its own beer garden this summer.

  • The release party for the new collaboration beer will be held on April 8, 2026.
  • Orange Bike will be building a native plant and pollinator garden in its Diamond Street beer garden this summer.

The players

Orange Bike Brewing Co.

A gluten-free brewery located in Portland, Maine that is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental causes.

Tandem Coffee

A local coffee roaster in Portland that is collaborating with Orange Bike Brewing on the new coffee stout.

Maine Audubon

A non-profit organization that works to protect native plants and habitats across the state of Maine, which will receive a portion of proceeds from the new beer.

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What they’re saying

“A portion of draft sales from the new coffee stout will support Maine Audubon and their work protecting native plants and habitats across Maine.”

— Tom Ruff, Founder, Orange Bike Brewing Co.

What’s next

Orange Bike will be hosting a release party for the new collaboration beer on April 8, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. at their brewery.

The takeaway

This partnership between Orange Bike Brewing and Tandem Coffee showcases how local businesses can come together to create unique products that give back to the community and support important environmental causes.