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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8.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle shared with theisti. Almost a gusher, but not quite. Cloudy golden orange color, fluffy white head, solid lacing. Aroma of vanilla, light smooth lemon meringue, very subtle pineapple, dust. Taste is fruity, peppery, dusty, with just a bit of funk. Delicious.

Tried from Bottle on 14 May 2013 at 17:26


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

(tap) clear light amber colour with a small white head; aromas of citrus, sweet floral; rich mostly bitter flavour with a long strong bitter finish; bit like an IPA saison

Tried from Draft on 09 May 2013 at 09:49


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draft. Cloudy golden amber color, thick white head, solid lacing. Aroma of dusty lemkns. Taste is funky citrus. Decent.

Tried from Draft on 26 Apr 2013 at 13:42


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

On tap at Churchkey during CBC week. Pours a clear gold with some thin, white head. Nose of apple, grass, hay, slightly briny, parmesan cheese rind. Flavor has a lot of earthy parmesan rind, apple, pear, toasted wood, briny like a good oyster. Medium, dry finish. Very unique.

Tried from Draft on 09 Apr 2013 at 15:39


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

12oz pour at Meridian Pint. Pours a clear, dark gold with some lacing white head. Nose is malt, yeast, earthy hops, citrus, dried lemon, a little coriander seed. Flavor is malty, white bread, lemon rind, hay, straw, dried pine needles, light spice. Medium bodied, dry finish. Complete session beer.

Tried on 28 Mar 2013 at 14:35


6
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

On tap at Meridian Pint. Pours a clear, burnt orange with one ring of white head. Nose is sweet, stale candies, stale bread, a little vegetal, some funk, some dried orange, stale malt, only lightly soured. Flavor is sort of stale malt, oxidized, stale orange juice, carrot, some bitter greens. Light, dry finish.

Tried from Draft on 28 Mar 2013 at 14:23


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

12oz pour at Meridian Pint. Watery, deep brown with one ring of white head. Nose is dusty, dried malt, light toasted bread, some pine, some dried lemon peel. Flavor is malty, citrus, pine, cracker, brown bread. Medium bodied, dry finish.

Tried on 28 Mar 2013 at 14:06


7.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

8oz pour at Meridian Pint. Clear dark orange with one ring of white head. Nose has tons of Riesling, plenty of brett too, grapefruit rind, light funk, malt, dandelion, band aid. Flavor is tart and sweet, white grape, grapefruit juice, a little raisin, orange pith, chrysanthymum. Full bright, tart finish. Very well blended.

Tried on 28 Mar 2013 at 13:53


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

12oz at Meridian Pint. Pours a hazy orange with some thin, white head. Nose os a nice blend of malt, cracker, orange, biscuit, but also a nice, appealing smoke, applewood, smoked oyster, a little sausage. Flavor is well blended too, malty, sweet, orange juice, some honey, smoke is lighter, grass, burnt hay, a little smoked salmon. Crisp, dry finish. A nice riff on a fall beer.

Tried on 28 Mar 2013 at 13:48


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

Tap at Churchkey for the Craft Brewers Conference. Poured a clear golden color with a white head. Aroma was citrus grapefruit, some yeast funk notes. Flavor was some citrus notes, some crisp fruits - pear. A touch funky. Pretty enjoyable.

Tried from Draft on 27 Mar 2013 at 20:57