It's a totally creepy, middle of nowhere brewery. It has camp crystal lake vibes. It's a big property with gravel parking and multiple cabins. One cabin has the brewery, one has the actual bar, and there's another where the owner lives? We were driving by and saw a brewery sign. We figured we would stop by, especially since we didn't realize there was a brewery here. When we entered the "bar cabin," we were greeted by the bartender. I ordered a small pour of their sour drink. I almost paid cash, but I realized they did have internet out here for their POS terminal. There's a large pinboard map where all the visitors have come from. That was pretty cool to see. The bartender was friendly, and the building was clean. We were one and done as we were passing through. However, this place gives off total scary movie-type vibes (come check it out it for yourself if you dont believe me). It's not rundown by any means. It's well kept and clean. read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - a dirt road with a barn in the background - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

Have to find it first, hah! Then get a flight. We had some pretty tasty beers here. Weather was not cooperating. Rain otherwise they have a great outdoor woodsy location! read more

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This place feels like it's in the middle of a 90s horror movie. They have multiple buildings, but one is the brewery. Tried one of the ciders. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. We were the only customers at time of visit. read more

Came during an overcast Saturday afternoon and there weren't many other folks here, a family of four enjoying some takeout they had brought (while their kids ran around) and a couple eating cheese (they had bought directly from the brewery). This location isn't super wellmarked, so trust your GPS! We drank our beers - me a Surfcasting and my partner a Sap Haus - behind the rustic farmhouse near the big trout pond. When we came there was a lot of construction going on outside, so mounds of dirt and pallets everywhere. We took a walk around their orchard and farm (where some of the fruit they use in their beers is grown), and were bummed to see so much trash - both dog poop bags and disposed of cans - all over the place. We also walked the trails in their backwoods which was, I don't know, just a walk through some buggy woods really. I think this spot is probably really special in the height of summer when there are events or live music (when it isn't under construction, and their back fields and trails are clean), but I probably wouldn't come out of my way to come back. HOWEVER, I did get to try Surfcasting (which I honestly never would have otherwise), and it's become an immediate favorite. I purchased a six pack there before we left, and I've already purchased it again multiple times from retailers in Portland. It's a gently salted grisette with lime. Hello new summer drink! My partner didn't love his Sap Haus (a smoked lager); we've just had more interesting smoked lagers at other local breweries. But... give me all the Surfcasting!!! read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - a view of a pond with a house in the background - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

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Inspiring aesthetic set among huge trees, clever and approachable brews so that a round of flights will quickly turn into 2... or more. Drink what you want on site and bring home a 4 pack or a growler! Super upbeat and knowledgeable crew pouring your drink. Live music on Fridays. There is cornhole set up on the lawn. Stay a while, let the crowd move on and maybe a ginger cat will come up to sit with you. The craft brews have the flair and drinkability you expect of microbreweries in larger cities, the setting is hip midcoast Maine. It is simply woodsy-cool and you gotta make this part of your midcoast Maine crawl. read more

Great, relaxing spot,fantastic bartender in the tasting room, and an unexpectedly delicious refreshing Surfcasting salted grisette to drink!! Thank you for a great end to a fabulous morning!! read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - Surfcasting salted grisette outside ahead of the rain starting!! - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

I was going to go 4 stars because they only have porta-potties, but I'll go 5. (Something about being a farmhouse brewery and the number of water sources they are allowed to have). The inside is small but cozy, beer is good and well-priced. It looks like they have nice outdoor seating when it's warm. We brought a bunch of snacks with us and were told that was fine. The people working were friendly and knowledgeable. It's definitely remote and I agree with Todd that you may not be sure you're in the right place... read more

Loved this place! Incredibly fun vibe. They were playing good music. Loved the beer choices. And the food available next door at Duckfat was a great pairing with beer, and was really good. It is plenty big, lots of seating. And the servers behind the bar were helpful. I'd go back to this place again and again, if I lived here! read more

Nonalcoholic beer is ubiquitous across the country, yet not to be found at Oxbow. Put on your big girl shorts, brew one, or keep Athletic cans behind the bar. Nondrinkers like beer and pizza, too. read more

Been here a few times and always in the fall and it never disappoints more farmhouse beer than anything so keep your expectations in line with their specialty and you won't be disappointed. Love the atmosphere as well read more

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Worth every minute of the drive, hard to find a reason to leave. Whether it's reading a book or catching up with friends by the lake, listening to the hum of the honeybee hives, or (my personal favorite) going to a romp through the woods and finding a friendly pig to scratch on the head (I kinda fell in love with the pigs). read more

Love this local brewery. Beautiful grounds around the actual brew house. Amazing beers. Love the merch as well!

This is a very quirky and interesting establishment. I am not sure how anyone would find this place if they were not actively looking for it. Once you see the small sign, you enter a driveway that heads towards a group of various buildings that do nothing but encourage the feeling that you are in the wrong place. Nevertheless we persevered. After entering a small, shed-like building we were greeted by a friendly lady who welcomed us warmly and explained the current beers on tap. I chose the Freestyle and enjoyed the bright freshness with a hint of sweetness. Will definitely search this place out again. read more

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The Oxbow Brewing Company spot in Newcastle is such a gem! Beer lovers and good time havers alike will love this hidden spot, nestled in the woods. They've got SUCH a lovely staff (shout-out to the gal who told my friends and me that we all looked adorable and color coordinated). We met some folks who were traveling through and played corn hole, all while enjoying some amazingly delicious brews. You can even bring the kiddos here! Be wary of the bathrooms (rustic + alcohol + porter potties = rough). If you're not used to port-o-potties it can be a shock. Otherwise, GREAT spot and they even have some animals to pet! Definitely worth the drive, especially in the fall. read more

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IMO Oxbows beer is just ok. But this spot is rad. Large expansive grounds in the middle of nowhere, perfect place e to chill for an hour.

A navy friend introduced me to the Newcastle area years ago and in 2017 we were up in the area and my beer connoisseur daughter found Oxbow and we took a drive up from Boothbay. Great backwoods brewery with friendly people and love the ambiance. Was in the area again a week ago for a quick brain retreat and was the only person in the place (it was a Thursday evening in early December). The employees were awesome friendly and we chatted for a couple of hours while the resident cat and a visiting dog made me feel at home. I love the area and the retreat of Oxbow in the middle of the woods and this is a must visit! read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

I LOVE their beer. Ton of amazing sours. Their farmhouse ale is a classic. I even like their pilsner, which is usually something I avoid. GET THE SURFCASTING!! It's somewhere between a farmhouse and a gose in an amazing way. If you're in the mood for a stout in the summer the one they have in a bottle for you. I would honestly sit in a concrete bunker drinking this beer by flashlight. It's that good. That said, the location is amazing! Rustic (because it's an old farm) but set in the woods a bit with a small pond. We only used the outdoor space cause the weather was so nice, but they had a pretty spacious indoors with good light. Oh and check out their calendar! Some amazing events for Friday nights in the summer! Beer and oysters, etc read more

If you've been sleeping on this location, you're missing out. Oxbow in Newcastle is more then a brewery, it's a whole destination. Beautiful location, amazing staff, and some of the best damn beer in the country. I could spend days here , drinking amazing farmhouse beers in the country. read more

I love this place. The atmosphere is awesome. There is a lot of space outside to walk around, play lawn games, or just sit and drink beers. Inside it is cozy and can get packed if the weather is not good, but it is still a perfect spot to spend an afternoon. The beer is great and continues to develop each year they continue to brew. The bottle aged beers are also worth a try and can be purchased here. I happened upon a sour bottle tasting one time I stopped off this summer and it was spectacular. It was so much fun to try all of the sour bottle beers and we ended up buying our favorites to bring home. This place is totally worth the visit! read more

This place is awesome, great beer, great atmosphere... totally relaxed, couldn't ask for more. Thanks to our friends at King Eiders for recommending we take the quick drive :) Beer is good and water is too ;) read more

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The beer is always a 5 star, however this is a small space. On a nice day you can walk around the property, play corn hole and enjoy the sun. However, I most recently visited on a cold rainy day and it was BUSY. We stayed for 1 and left because of it. No formal bathrooms (portable toilets only) which is no fun in winter. Love Oxbow, but you gotta go at the right time to fully enjoy the experience. read more

Great space and location with kind staff. Loved the selection but be ready to pay for tasters. Growlers are $12 and worth it. Loved the rustic feel. Quite busy when we visited on Thursday early evening in the summer. read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - A sweet down home friendly brewery in Maine. It offers beers with fantastic aromas and a delicate taste of the farmhouse - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

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Loved my time here! I went home to visit my family and took my dad here. He loved how simple the brewery was and all the beer was tasty. What a cool space read more

Not bad they had a good daisy and a nice Amber.. Freestyle 36 was the name it was ok. Nice farmhouse and the staff laughed when hubby complained of no stout or porter. It's seasonal oh well read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

Great staff, amazing farmhouse ale! Cute benches outside ( they supply a basket of bug spray). Tasting room inside is cozy . Only a port a potty .. Hopefully a toilet will be forth coming. Either way I'm going back . Have a beer , take home a growler. Bring snacks and hang out. Did I mention the beer was delicious ! read more

I love swinging in to enjoy a brew at Oxbow! Their nature trails are awesome, their crew is friendly, and it's fun place to tuck away from all the hustle and bustle of downtown Damariscotta. Their FPA is my all time favorite, but I often do a flight while I'm there so I can enjoy some of their other delicious brews too! read more

Oxbow Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Newcastle, Maine

I visit Oxbow whenever I can. There are always interesting options on draft, and an extensive bottle list to peruse. It's my favorite place to have a beer in a beautiful outdoor setting. So far Bowie is my favorite, but I've never had a beer at Oxbow that I didn't enjoy. Plus the staff are always friendly and accommodating, and there are often great events with live music and good food. What's not to love? read more

Horrible experience. they forced me and my company to wear masks even though we are all fully vaccinated. When we walked in the place smelled of dirty shoes and the lights were so dark I couldn't even read the menu. To top it off they turned the lights even lower at one point. If I could rate 0 stars I would. read more

Beautiful location. Such a relaxing atmosphere to sit, sip your beer and unwind. The beer is not my favorite but I like the fact the Brewers focus on flavor not ABV. It was such a great spot, I would go back and drink a pint. Bring some snacks! They had cheese and crackers. read more

Beautiful location. Super friendly staff. No food, but good beer! Outside seating is in shade, bring a jacket.

Really cool spot! We were go glad we took the trip here. It's a little off the beaten path, but I think that is part of the charm. I'm a huge fan of farmhouse beers so I loved their selection. Their tasting room is on the small side, but fun to explore. They have some fun games inside and corn hole outside. The only downside is they don't have a running water bathroom (just a port-a-potty). The atmosphere here is relaxed and very inviting. You can't beat drinking a farmhouse ale by a farmhouse in the middle of Maine on a picnic table! read more

A legit brewery in the middle of the woods. Ballsy move, since all the cool kids are opening their breweries in Portland (OBC now has a Portland location, which makes business sense). But Oxbow is doing it right, with a teeny-tiny taproom that smells about what I want my life to smell like--beer and wood. Aside from the adventurous beer offering, the location and vibe of this place is unlike any other I've been to. The brewhouse is located in an old barn next to a quaint AF pond that you can hike around beer-in-hand. There are chickens walking around, a cat sleeping on the bannister as you enter the front door. I'd live here if I lived there. read more

Amazing selection of inspired beers, delicious selection of locally produced cheese and a really friendly staff! This Farmhouse brewery is welcoming and fun and it is well worth the drive from Portland! read more

Fun local brewery out in the woods of Maine! They've got beer tasters so you can see what they offer, they have cheese and charcuterie for purchase, and lawn games to satisfy your need to entertainment. Definitely check them out on your next trip to Newcastle! read more

A great little brewery and taproom. The location is somewhat remote, but since I went to a wedding that was only 15 minutes away it wasn't a long detour for me. The taproom is nice and rustic, in a woodsy setting, with seating for perhaps 15 inside and a further 10-20 outside.They had four draft beers available during my visit, for either full pour, as part of a sample flight or for takeaway. There were also two bottled beers available (a bit on the pricey side, I might add). The beers were all quite good. The staff was friendly and quick to serve, though it wasn't very busy on my visit. They have simple food options, like cheese. Outside they've got two cornhold courts set up. Definitely worth a visit if you're within a reasonable distance, but I probably wouldn't travel more than an hour to come here unless they had specific beers available that interested me. read more

The best place to drink beer in Maine. The best beer in Maine. Dizzy is the best brewery cat ever, come here and enjoy beer, the setting, and the cat! read more

What an awesome place to slow down and appreciate life! The beers were delightful, especially anything off of the rare bottles list. The unassuming aged sausage and cheese snacks were exactly what we needed. Highly recommend for an afternoon retreat. read more

I've been to over 130 breweries, so trust me when I say that this is a must-visit brewery. Located in the woods in Maine tucked away smack-dab in a mostly residential area with a rural character, you can swear that when your GPS says you're 3 minutes away that the GPS can't possibly be right, but it is, and it's glorious. The drive here itself is nice and I highly recommend taking the minor detour here if you're travelling from Portland to Acadia. You also get the added bonus of a more scenic route as opposed to taking I-95 most of the way. The taproom space, inside and out, is rustic and gorgeous. Sampler pours are priced pretty well and it is very quiet outside with tons of space... a wondrous change of pace for me. There's even some things to explore, including a pond, some weird artsy wooden cube thing, numerous cornhole setups... I even ran into some turkeys. This is hands down the most secluded and unique brewery I've been to. Another huge positive is that they have small packages of local artisanal cheeses and crackers, among other light foodstuffs. I had a delicious aged cheddar and some awesome moldy beast of a cheese with the lightly-flavored crackers being a fitting accompaniment. The only thing I'd change is the bottle prices, which I believe to be very high... 500mL bottles run from $12 to $20. I was hoping to drink more Oxbow while in Acadia, but only wound up bringing back two bottles. one for home and one for there. To their credit, Synthesis was fantastic though! I can't wait to get back here someday. read more

A cool building on a woodsy property. The tasting room 'tenders are welcoming and you're likely to run into friendly locals. On offer are a rotating selection of four or five beers and a few bottles. I found some of the beers to be drab and the prices high. If you're going to get a growler filled you must have one of their growlers (32 or 64 oz.) per Maine state law. read more

You have not enjoyed a tasting room experience until it has been shared with the staff of oxbow. Hannah, Noah, and Julie make this place one where you constantly feel welcomed. Combine that with fabulous beer and an environment that welcomes both families as well as those that loath the sound of families and there you have oxbow. There is space for all. Whether you are a mother seeking a beer while your child runs until they collapse into a nap, or a neck beard seeking the ultimate in sour beer, this is your place. But also don't tell all your friends, just the ones you like. This place is a treasure. read more