Oxbow Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Newcastle, Maine, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2011

Contact
274 Jones Woods Rd, Newcastle, ME, 04553, United States
Subsidiaries
Oxbow Brewing Company owns 1 brewery:
Description
Oxbow is a small farmhouse brewery located in rural Newcastle, Maine. The brewery is nestled in an enchanted forest amongst rolling farmlands and winding tidal rivers, of which the ebb and flow provide a constant reminder that the coast is near.
The name Oxbow is inspired by the bends in these rivers, the Dyer in particular, which features stunning horseshoe-shaped oxbows where the river covers tremendous ground to travel what could otherwise be a very short linear distance. We employ a similar approach when crafting our beers, taking months or years to create a beverage that is commonly produced in a matter of days.

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5.9
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7.5

Tap at Proletariat. Pours a clear orange with no head to speak of. Nose is fruity yeast. Tastes of vanilla, cherry, spicy yeast, perfume, and very biscuity. creamy mouthfeel with semi sweet lingering effects. kind of odd brew that misses mark a bit.

Tried from Draft on 22 Apr 2014 at 08:01


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle @ Armin’s apartment, courtesy of lukaduke. Thanks ! Pours a bit hazy, dark red orange appearance with a thin light brown head. Black cherry, acetic, earthy, heavy tannin / leathery aroma. A lot of tart, dark berries, raspberry, cherry flavor. Quite a bit of leather and tannins. Moderately tart but not overpowering. Pretty neat beer.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Mar 2014 at 19:03


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

This comes together very nicely. Initial smell is huge, with lots of citrus, herbs maybe like rosemary or thyme, and some hay. Comes together like potpourri. Pours cloudy orange with good head and lacing. Finishes sweet with some sourness. Tap at Churchkey.

Tried from Draft on 08 Mar 2014 at 09:17


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Draft at Brouwerij Lane. Pours gold with white head. Nose and taste of florals, lemon, candied fruit and saison yeast. Lighter bodied.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2014 at 14:58


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Draft at Smoke & Barrel. Poured a hazy yellow golden color with a medium sized foamy, white head. Aroma was fresh citrus notes, some yeasty character. Flavor was light citrus, some light yeasty funk white pepper notes. Nice clean, and enjoyable.

Tried from Draft on 14 Feb 2014 at 11:12


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Draft @ Three Penny Taproom. Dark black in color, thin tan head. Flavor is mainly roasted chocolate and dark, roasted, spent grain. Light nutty notes. Body is pretty light and leans on the flimsy side. The carbonation is mild with a light creamy texture. Pretty good.

Tried from Draft on 07 Jan 2014 at 20:42


7.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle sample at a tasting at Beer Market Jaffa. Thanks Ariel. Cloudy yellow with a white head. Lovely funky aroma with barnyard, big fruitiness, a bit of sweaty notes, oak and vinous notes. Sourish and slightly sweetish flavor, very fruity, bretty, oaky, with a dry astringent finish. Medium-bodied. Great stuff.

Tried from Bottle on 03 Jan 2014 at 06:00


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

At a tasting, thanks Ariel, nery hazy deep yellow to light orange colour, aroma of apple juice, light vinegar and over ripe oranges nad just a buttery touch, flavour of white fruits and apples with pleasant light citrusy sourness with a touch coarse bitterness. Nice and straight forward.

Tried on 31 Dec 2013 at 06:25


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle sample at a tasting at Beer Market Jaffa. Thanks Ariel. Cloudy yellow. Funky aroma with barnyard, fruits, cobwebs and oak. Funky yeasty flavor, sourish, a bit sweetish, fruity and bretty, with oak, vinous notes and a dry finish, a bit citric. Medium-bodied. Really good.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2013 at 03:50


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bottle at Torst. Pours cloudy gold with white head. Nose and taste of blueberry, oak, lemongrass, white wine and light funk. Medium body.

Tried from Bottle on 30 Dec 2013 at 13:28