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.
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle in Vail, courtesy of lukaduke. Pours a glowing orange appearance with a white head. Herbal, chewy hay, barnyard, wild cheesy, parmesan aroma. Tangy, very funky, cheesy, tart tangerine, wet horseblanket, somewhat herbal, bretty, a bit smoky, dry vinous flavor. Cheesy, funky, and wild. Not my favorite but loads of fun to try.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Dec 2012
at 21:44
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
A hazed golden saison with a thin white head. In aroma, nice fruity malt with herbaceous spices, orange peels, light lactic notes. In mouth, a smooth fruity lactic beer with fruity notes, orange peels, nice. On tap at Snallygaster DC, Oct. 13 2012.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Dec 2012
at 19:42
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
A golden amber smoked ale with a thin white head. In aroma, sweet fruity malt with light smokey notes, OK. in mouth, a nice fruity malt with nice smoked character, nice and balanced. On tap at Snallygaster DC, Oct. 13 2012.
Tried
from Draft
on 19 Dec 2012
at 19:39
7.3/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 7
This didn’t quite fit under the regular Farmhouse, or the barrel aged version. A special cask at Churchkey. Murky pale yellow color, scant white edge head. Aroma of vanilla, pine, citrus. Taste is sour and dusty straw and lemon. The oak chips added an earthiness and maybe some bretty characteristics. Not bad.Earlier Rating: 2/24/2012 Total Score: 3.2Draft at Smoke and Barrel. Hazy golden color, small white head, solid lacing. Aroma of straw, hay, white pepper. Taste is pine, subtle lemon, straw. Not bad.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Dec 2012
at 04:34
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draft @ Great Lost Bear. 5 oz. taster. Clear amber color, or I see that from the poor lighting. Nose is light Belgian yeast with mild citrus. Body is light with a nice effervescent mouth feel. Flavor is mostly just as the nose. Very straight forward and easy to drink.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Dec 2012
at 12:07
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 7
On tap at Churchkey. Pours a hazy, straw yellow with some thin, white head. Nose of light lemon, light orange peel, yeasty, definitely some rye, grass, dried grains. Flavor is malty, bread, sweet, lightly peppery, some other lurking spice (like a light caraway seed), yeast. Light, dry finish. Another solid brew.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Nov 2012
at 08:50
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Pours a completely transparent dark gold with some fluffy white head. Nice aroma, grainy, bread, grass, hay, some light lemon, yeasty. Flavor is nice, grainy, rustic, grass, crackers, whole wheat bread. Medium bodied, light, refreshing finish. Very sessionable.
Tried
on 25 Oct 2012
at 07:41
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft. Cloudy yellow color, large white head. Aroma of funky peppermint. Taste is peppery straw, slight sourness at the end, dry finish. Interesting.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Oct 2012
at 10:52
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft. Murky yellow color. Aroma of pineapple, flowers, citrus. Taste is bitter orange peel and light spice. Nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Oct 2012
at 09:17
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draft at Snallygaster Beer Fest in Washington DC. Poured a cloudy yellow color with a nice, thick white head. Aroma was spicy, with some rye notes in there. Flavor is about the same. Very enjoyable brew, very flavorful, and with a low ABV, this one was really really drinkable.
Tried
from Draft
on 18 Oct 2012
at 23:57