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.
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can to snifter.
Appearance: dark brown color with a thin cap of a little off white foamy head, once dissipated no lace
Aroma: dark malts, earthy whiffs, toasted nuts, clean grassy hints, subtle funk, light lemon pith
Flavor: blends those prior mentioned aromas to a smooth sweet to earthy and subtle zestiness; quick aftertaste of earthy and bready character
Texture: light to medium bodied, sessionable, some smoothness along the tongue, finishes earthy and funky
Overall: love me a good dark saison and this one does not disappoint.
Appearance: dark brown color with a thin cap of a little off white foamy head, once dissipated no lace
Aroma: dark malts, earthy whiffs, toasted nuts, clean grassy hints, subtle funk, light lemon pith
Flavor: blends those prior mentioned aromas to a smooth sweet to earthy and subtle zestiness; quick aftertaste of earthy and bready character
Texture: light to medium bodied, sessionable, some smoothness along the tongue, finishes earthy and funky
Overall: love me a good dark saison and this one does not disappoint.
Tried
from Can
on 01 Feb 2026
at 03:26
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can to tulip.
Appearance: burnt yellow in color with a two finger white foamy head which slid off delicately to leave some light lace
Aroma: sweet hay, subtle lemon, white pepper, clean freshly cut grass, touch of sweet wheat, faint earthy funk
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas together semi-sweet with a tart to funky aspect, subtle zesty citrusy hint punches in before a sly aftertaste of funky to grassy to sweet woody character plays in that part
Texture: light bodied, sessionable, crisp and semi-zesty finish
Overall: would love to have this beer again preferably with some grilled swordfish, man - I bet that would be one awesome night!
Appearance: burnt yellow in color with a two finger white foamy head which slid off delicately to leave some light lace
Aroma: sweet hay, subtle lemon, white pepper, clean freshly cut grass, touch of sweet wheat, faint earthy funk
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas together semi-sweet with a tart to funky aspect, subtle zesty citrusy hint punches in before a sly aftertaste of funky to grassy to sweet woody character plays in that part
Texture: light bodied, sessionable, crisp and semi-zesty finish
Overall: would love to have this beer again preferably with some grilled swordfish, man - I bet that would be one awesome night!
Tried
from Can
on 01 Feb 2026
at 03:18
6.5/10
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Feb 2026
at 03:04
8.5/10
Tried
from Draft
on 31 Jan 2026
at 20:59
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6
16 oz draft. Aroma is oak, vinegar, malt. Flavor follows with a strong sour cherry finish. Very strong oak and vinegar hint. Not my thing at all.
Tried
from Draft
at
The Tip Tap Room
on 31 Jan 2026
at 13:21
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
An at home watching Bruins. Lovely dark brown
Almost black color and a big puffy beige head. Nose is minerals and some sasparilla. Tatses earthy some licorice, touch of peanut, maybe espresso. Creamy texture. Minerally finish.
Almost black color and a big puffy beige head. Nose is minerals and some sasparilla. Tatses earthy some licorice, touch of peanut, maybe espresso. Creamy texture. Minerally finish.
Tried
on 25 Jan 2026
at 04:10
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Pours blood orange into a tulip. White head with little retention recedes to hug rim. Tart pit fruit and raspberry aromas. Sharp and tart with raspberry and aspirin front to back. Medium length apple skin finish.
Tried
on 19 Jan 2026
at 23:11
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can at home. Dark brown pour and some fingers of top. Nose is hint of cocoa and hay. Tatses of cocoa, forest, hay, dark fruit. Chewy mouthfeel
Tried
on 18 Jan 2026
at 04:15
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Pours black into an English pint. Mocha head with good retention pancakes and recedes leaving spider lacing. Dark chocolate and licorice aromas. Medium bodied with dark chocolate, licorice and espresso upfront turning to soy and pumpernickel in the soft, medium length finish.
Tried
on 13 Jan 2026
at 00:23
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Bottle at home for Patriots playoff game. Dark orange brew lotttle cloudy. Not many bubbles and minimal head. Nose is light farmhouse cherry and bourbon. Tastes of log but bourbon which add creaminess and light sweetness. Cherry is pleasant and hay and wood, touch peppery. Body is creamy.
Tried
on 12 Jan 2026
at 02:07