Oxbow Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in
Newcastle,
Maine,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 2011
Contact
Subsidiaries
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.
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.
7.2/10
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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
6.6/10
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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
7.8/10
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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
6.5/10
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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
7.6/10
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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
7.1/10
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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
7.5/10
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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
8/10
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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
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle at Torst. Pours gold with white head. Nose and taste of oak, Brett, Meyer lemon, funk, hay and citrus. Dry finish. Medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Dec 2013
at 12:50
8.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Batch #8. This brew pours a cloudy pale golden color with a medium foamy white head that dissipates gradually. Partial rings of lacing on the glass. Aroma of dank hops, yeast and citrus. Medium-bodied with a delicate floral hops character and flavors of citrus, earthy yeast and vinous oak. The finish is slightly funky with an oak and hops aftertaste. Enjoyable beer all around.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2013
at 16:58