Oxbow Blending and Bottling

Nearly 50 miles southwest of its original home base/farm of operations is Oxbow’s Portland outpost, which houses more than 200 oak barrels and dozens of stainless steel tanks. Production focuses on mixed-fermentation or sour beers that require extended aging, like the Surfer Rosa, which is a subtly funky choice. The taproom itself shares its courtyard with a Duckfat stand—aka New England fry and poutine royalty—and, inside, local art fills the walls and a Ms. Pacman beckons in the corner.
The beer you shouldn’t skip: To take advantage of everything Oxbow is known for, try the Barrel-Aged Farmhouse Pale Ale, an American-hopped, mixed-fermentation saison aged in oak barrels.
COVID-19 protocols: Order for curbside pickup online. The tasting room is currently closed with no opening date yet.