Obscura Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Obscura Brewing Company

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205 N Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210, United States
Description
"Obscura" finds its roots in Latin, where it refers to the ‘dark chamber’—the origin of the camera itself. This nod to the earliest form of image-making connects our name to a sense of mystery and creative exploration. Our logo is intentionally open to interpretation: some see a camera lens, others glimpse a celestial interplay of moon and sun, or perhaps something entirely unique to their imagination. True to our motto, “Experience the Obscure,” we invite you to step into a realm where light meets shadow and new perspectives are discovered.

Nestled in the heart of Cape May County, where the beer scene is buzzing and competitive, Obscura Brewing Co. rises above the crowd. As a 7-barrel brewery with 15 taps, we’re making waves with our innovative approach to brewing. We embrace traditional brewing techniques while daring to break the mold, delivering beers that capture the imagination that will keep our customers coming back for more.

We offer four flagship brews that our loyal customers can always count on—crafted to perfection and consistently in demand. At the same time, we keep things fresh with a rotating showcase of new and experimental beers on our remaining taps. Whether it’s a traditional style brewed with precision or an imaginative creation that "breaks the wheel," every beer we produce is a testament to our passion for the craft.

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6.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
16 ounce can from brewery. Number one with a bullet. Jet black color. Rocky tan head. Spotty lacing. Sweet roasted malt aroma hints at dark chocolate. Flavor is more of the same. Dark chocolate, Oreo cookies, roasted malt and a hint of burnt sugar. Bitter hop finish is subdued.
Tried from Can at Obscura Brewing Company on 16 Sep 2025 at 03:34

6.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
16 ounce can from brewery. Number one with a bullet. Amber orange pour is topped by a rocky tan head. Light toasted malt aroma hints at toffee. Flavor is sweet toasted malt and caramel. Some herbal hops. Smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Tasty.
Tried from Can at Obscura Brewing Company on 23 Aug 2025 at 03:07

6.5/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
16 ounce can from brewery. Number one with a bullet. Copper colored pour. Frothy beige head. Aromas of toasted malt, caramel and vanilla. Flavor is sweet toasted malt, caramel, vanilla and dark dried fruit. Mild carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel. Different.
Tried from Can at Obscura Brewing Company on 22 Aug 2025 at 03:28

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
16 ounce can from brewery. Number one with a bullet. Hazy yellow gold pour. Frothy white head. Mild aromas of citrus and berry. Soft malty flavor upfront. Notes of sweet grapefruit, lemon candy and red berries. Some dank citrus in the finish.
Tried from Can at Obscura Brewing Company on 25 Jul 2025 at 04:56

6.5/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
16 ounce can from brewery. Number one with a bullet. Orange gold pour. Small white head. Aroma of lime and citrus. Tangy flavors of cherry, orange and lime are there. Some stickiness on palate. Dry finish.
Tried from Can at Obscura Brewing Company on 22 Jul 2025 at 03:04

6.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
16 ounce can from Hamilton Super BuyRite. Hazy amber orange pour. Frothy beige head. Malty aroma has a light wisp of banana. Flavor is sweet, zesty malt. Light banana flavor. Dry finish. Interesting.
Tried from Can from Hamilton Super Buy-Rite on 11 Jul 2025 at 03:31

6.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Draft at Mudhen Brewing as part of their Friends on tap selection. Number one with a bullet. Hazy orange gold pour. Small white cap. Subtle citrus hop aroma. Flavor is bittersweet citrus. Notes of grapefruit and lime. Some piney notes on backend.
Tried from Draft on 30 Jun 2025 at 00:28

Draft at brewery. Number one with a bullet. Roasted malt aroma hints at oak and whiskey. Flavor is roasted malt, bittersweet chocolate, oak, whiskey, hazelnut and resiny hops. Quite intense, if I do say so. Finishes dry, bitter and boozy.
Tried from Draft at Obscura Brewing Company on 27 Jun 2025 at 19:27

6.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
Draft at brewery. Number one with a bullet. Honey gold pour. Brief white head. Mild citrus aroma. Flavor is light tangerine, coriander and wheat malt. Light and refreshing.
Tried from Draft at Obscura Brewing Company on 27 Jun 2025 at 19:12

6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Draft at brewery. Number one with a bullet. Medium gold pour. Creamy white head. Light bready malt aroma. Flavor is bready malt, mild coconut and light herbal hops. Light in body and flavor.
Tried from Draft at Obscura Brewing Company on 27 Jun 2025 at 18:58