Outer Light Brewing Company

Name: Outer Light Brewing Company
Address: 266 Bridge St Ste 1, Groton, CT, United States, 06340
Telephone: (475) 201-9972
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

3 Reviews

$30 and under

Brewery

Good for groups
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

Planning a visit? We require a mask for both indoor and outdoor seating, please be sure to bring yours along!

**Due to the CT Food Requirement, a purchase of our $1 popcorn or food truck offering is required in order to be served**

WHEN ARRIVING, PLEASE TELL THE STAFF IF YOU HAVE A RESERVATION SO WE CAN SEAT YOU PROPERLY.

At OLBC, we understand the sacred oath between brewer and enthusiastic beer connoisseurs the world over. The connection begins with a quality product, it grows through the experience, and it endures through a relationship created in that oath.

Our beer selection is a mix of some of our favorite standards as well as an innovative rotation of flavors that you'll be able to connect with, from grain to glass. That includes the four year rounds highlighted below along with an innovative line up and exclusive brewery releases over time.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brewery
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(475) 201-9972
Website
http://www.outerlightbrewing.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
266 Bridge St Ste 1, Groton, CT 06340
Neighborhood
Groton
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

At OLBC, we understand the sacred oath between brewer and enthusiastic beer connoisseurs the world over. The connection begins with a quality product, it grows through the experience, and it endures through a relationship created in that oath. Our beer selection is a mix of some of our favorite standards as well as an innovative rotation of flavors that you'll be able to connect with, from grain to glass. That includes the four year rounds highlighted below along with an innovative line up and exclusive brewery releases over time

Featured Beers

Lonesome Boatman™ Ale
Like a good fishing vessel, our even-keeled amber ale exemplifies quality and balance. Bready, toasty specialty malts impart a hint of tangy sourdough, backed by the spicy and floral flavors of Cascade, and Goldings hops. Chart your own course with one of our most complex offerings. 5.1%, 30 IBU; Hops: Magnum, East Kent Goldings, Cascade; Malts: Pale, Caramel, Brown, Blackprinz
Libation Propaganda™ Coffee Stout
A specialized blend of locally roasted whole bean coffee and chocolaty American roasted barley make our smooth, velvety coffee stout a treat for both beer and coffee lovers. Supplying a different type of jolt, this delightfully aromatic brew is propaganda worth sharing. 5.5%, 31 IBU; Hops: Perle; Malts: Pale, Caramel, Black, Roasted Barley, Oats, Blackprinz
SUBduction™ IPA
A tribute to the submarine capital of the world, SUBduction feels like the home at the end of a long journey at sea. Our heavenly IPA packs a celestial blend of big hop flavors, finishing with a light crisp freshness that begs for a return voyage. Launch your taste buds be pulled under with every sip. Embrace SUBduction. 6.8%, 80 IBU; Hops: El Dorado, Citra, Citra Lupulin Powder, Equinox; Malts: Pale, Munich, Caramel
Cloudbreak™ Double IPA
Our Double IPA features light malt and a hazy appearance that suddenly yields to bright, big hop flavor. Pacific hops impart notes of papaya, berry and black tea with an enticing tropical fruit aroma. One sip will part the clouds and lead you to the summit of flavor. 8.5%, Lots of IBU; Hops: Idaho 7, Mosaic; Malts: Pisner, Oats, Carapils, Acidulated

What's on Tap Now?

Lonesome Boatman Amber Ale (Pints, Cans & Growlers)
Style: Amber Ale; ABV: 5.1%; Hops: East Kent Goldings, Magnum, Cascade. Description: Well balanced Amber Ale. Perceived Bitterness: 3/10
SUBduction American IPA (Pints, Cans & Growlers)
Style: American IPA; ABV: 6.8%; Hops: Citra, Ekuanot, El Dorado. Description: Citrusy IPA with notes of oranges and apricots. Perceived Bitterness: 6.5/10
Libation Propaganda Coffee Stout (Cans Only)
Style: Coffee Stout; ABV: 5.5%; Hops: Perle. Description: Fresh and robust coffee flavor and aroma, with coffee from Ashlawn Farm. Perceived Bitterness: 5/10
Cloudbreak Double IPA (Pints, Cans & Growlers)
Style: Double IPA; ABV: 8.5%; Hops: Idaho 7, Mosaic. Description: Notes of tropical fruit such as mango and papaya. Perceived Bitterness: 6.5/10
Das Gurke Cucumber Kolsch Style Ale (Pints Only)
Style: Kolsch Style Ale; ABV: 5.1%; Hops: Motueka. Description: Light and crisp with refreshing cucumber. Perceived Bitterness: 3.5/10
What the Hefe is Going on Here? (Pints, Cans & Growlers)
Style: Hefeweizen; ABV: 5.1%; Hops: Amarillo, Waimea, Cascade. Description: Medium bodied, notes of banana, orange, and clove. Perceived Bitterness: 4/10
Hop Bet (Pints & Growlers)
Style: New England IPA; ABV: 5.8%; Hops: Simcoe, Mosaic. Description: Medium bodied with floral aroma and notes of citrus. Perceived Bitterness: 6/10
Favorite Dog Brown Ale (Pints & Growlers)
Style: Brown Ale; ABV: 5.1%; Hops: Cascade. Description: Deep copper color, notes of molasses and toasted grain. Perceived Bitterness: 5/10
Sweet Sesh Bruh (Pints, Cans & Growlers)
Style: DDH Session IPA; ABV: 6%; Hops: Amarillo. Description: Sessionable with notes of tangerine and tropical fruit, balanced bitterness. Perceived Bitterness: 5/10
Ch Ch Ch Cherry Bomb Sour IPA (Pints & Growlers)
Style: Sour IPA with cherry and watermelon; ABV: 5.7%; Hops: Simcoe, Mosaic. Description: Light bodied with sour cherry and hints of refreshing watermelon… just like a liquid sour candy! Perceived Bitterness: 4/10
Swell East Coast Lager (Pints & Growlers)
Style: Dry Hopped Märzenbier; ABV: 5.9%; Hops: Hersbrucker, Mittelfruh, Tettnang, Magnum, Citra. Description: Crisp and clean with notes of citrus and balanced bitterness. Perceived Bitterness: 5/10
Hoppy Beerday Imperial Milkshake IPA with Plum & Cherry (Pints, Cans & Growlers)
Style: Imperial Milkshake IPA; ABV: 7.8%; Hops: Idaho 7, Mosaic, Azacca. Contains lactose. Description: Smooth and well-balanced with sweet plum and tart cherry. Perceived Bitterness: 5/10
Drinks Well with Others Irish Ale (Pints & Growlers)
Style: Irish Ale; ABV: 4.9%. Description: Slightly smokey and smooth with caramel notes. Light and easy-drinking. Perceived Bitterness: 3/10

Seasonal Brews

Firelands Smoked Cherry Porter (Fall/Winter)
Our Great International Beer Festival Gold Medal Winner. This is a well balanced porter, soft on the palate with just the right amount of light cherry and light smoke flavor, you might not even notice it! 5.5% ABV
Pitch & Roll Imperial Chocolate Coffee Stout (Fall/Winter)
A crowd favorite! This beautiful, dark brew has grown close to our hearts and we hope it will find a place in yours too! Strong notes of bittersweet chocolate and smooth roasted coffee encompass your senses, leaving you with a happy warmth in your belly. 9.5% ABV. Psst… keep your eyes out for the Bourbon Barrel Aged batch!
Hoppy Beerday Imperial Milkshake IPA (Spring)
Our anniversary beer, Hoppy Beerday, comes out early-mid April every year with a rotational addition of tasty fruits! We all wait for this special beer every year and are always excited to share with you. Check our menu in the springtime for this year's offering! 8.5% ABV… usually
Ninja Trail Green Tea Pale Ale (Spring/Summer)
Crisp and refreshing. This beer is brewed with organic green tea leaves and a light malt base with a dash of honey malt. Montueka and Lemondrop hops give it a citrusy lemony background, just like refreshing iced tea. 5.0% ABV
Sweet Summer Blonde Ale (Summer)
Our light and fruit-forward summer blonde ale. We switch up the fruits for each brew, offering you something new and exciting each time. Past stars of the show have included blueberry, strawberry, and mango. We keep it simple with this one, only using Perle hops. 5.2% ABV

Recurring Favorites

Punching the Ocean Double IPA
Hazy and flavorful! This smooth DIPA will have you double checking… is it really 8.5%? Notes of tropical fruits and pillowy mouthfeel will have you savoring every last drop. Brewed with a lovely trifecta of Galaxy, Citra & Mosaic. 8.5% ABV
Juicy Bull$#!t NEIPA
A favorite among staff and consumers! This brew pays homage to the ever-growing popularity of the New England IPAs with its hazy, smooth texture and fruit-forward flavor. We brew this favorite with El Dorado, Citra & Mosaic. 6.1% ABV
Pineapple Cloudbreak Double IPA
Surely, you already know about our Cloudbreak™ Double IPA… but, in case you don't, Cloudbreak™ is our year-round classic Double IPA with strong notes of tropical fruits, namely pineapple. We added pineapple juice to our regular favorite and BOOM… Pineapple Cloudbreak was born. Get your hands on it while it lasts! 8.5% ABV
Swell East Coast Lager
Refreshing and easy-going, this light Märzenbier gets an extra Citra dry-hop punch making it super crushable and super flavorful. This one is hopped with Magnum, Tettnang, Hersbrucker, Hallertauer Mittelfruh, and Citra. 6.6% ABV
Outerweiss Hefeweizen
Medium-bodied with classic notes of banana, orange, and bits of spice. We love this one for its flavor and serious drinkability. We use a tasty combo of Amarillo and Waimea hops to achieve this delicious flavor profile. 5.9% ABV
Nuclear Subduction Imperial IPA
The imperial version of our iconic flagship SUBduction IPA. This fine beverage boasts bold notes of citrus while maintaining its palatability. We use a mix of El Dorado, Mosaic, and Citra that never disappoints. 8.5% ABV
Tres Palms Tdh Triple IPA
Our Triple Dry-Hopped Triple IPA is a rare find, but a good one nonetheless! Incredibly smooth with well-balanced bitterness, despite the alcohol content. Bold flavors of melon, citrus, and tropical fruit. Hopped with Citra, Amarillo, El Dorado, Hallertau Blanc, Magnum, and Meridian. 11.5% ABV
Hopstained Hurricane NEIPA
Hazy and tropical… what's not to like? Hopstained Hurricane is one of our favorite NEIPA offerings, for good reason. Hopped with Nelson and Rakau, this one has strong notes of tropical fruit, peach, and a bit of balanced pine. 6.8% ABV
Jacuzzi Cassanova NEIPA (Rotating Hop Series)
The hops may always differ, but the results are always delicious! Jacuzzi Cassanova is our Rotating Hop Series NEIPA that is always guaranteed to be juicy, hazy, balanced, and insanely drinkable. 6% ABV

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
4.9Service
4.3Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

3 Reviews

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Bill
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
No food. But the beer was good. Rolling Tomato pizza was encouraged by staff to bring in!
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CherylG
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It would be to their advantage to offer some light/bar fare, or have a food truck. We would’ve stayed longer but we were hungry for a meal.
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MonikaG
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this brewery! Great beers and environment (they always play great music!) The staff is so friendly and helpful, and take the safety of the guests very seriously.
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Outer Light Brewing Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (475) 201-9972.

Outer Light Brewing Company is rated 4.9 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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266 Bridge St Ste 1, Groton, CT 06340

Additional information

Neighborhood
Groton
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brewery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.outerlightbrewing.com/
Phone number
(475) 201-9972

Outer Light Brewing Company

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Featured Beers

Lonesome Boatman™ Ale

Libation Propaganda™ Coffee Stout

SUBduction™ IPA

Cloudbreak™ Double IPA

What's on Tap Now?

Lonesome Boatman Amber Ale (Pints, Cans & Growlers)

SUBduction American IPA (Pints, Cans & Growlers)

Libation Propaganda Coffee Stout (Cans Only)

Cloudbreak Double IPA (Pints, Cans & Growlers)

Das Gurke Cucumber Kolsch Style Ale (Pints Only)

What the Hefe is Going on Here? (Pints, Cans & Growlers)

Hop Bet (Pints & Growlers)

Favorite Dog Brown Ale (Pints & Growlers)

Sweet Sesh Bruh (Pints, Cans & Growlers)

Ch Ch Ch Cherry Bomb Sour IPA (Pints & Growlers)

Swell East Coast Lager (Pints & Growlers)

Hoppy Beerday Imperial Milkshake IPA with Plum & Cherry (Pints, Cans & Growlers)

Drinks Well with Others Irish Ale (Pints & Growlers)

Seasonal Brews

Firelands Smoked Cherry Porter (Fall/Winter)

Pitch & Roll Imperial Chocolate Coffee Stout (Fall/Winter)

Hoppy Beerday Imperial Milkshake IPA (Spring)

Ninja Trail Green Tea Pale Ale (Spring/Summer)

Sweet Summer Blonde Ale (Summer)

Recurring Favorites

Punching the Ocean Double IPA

Juicy Bull$#!t NEIPA

Pineapple Cloudbreak Double IPA

Swell East Coast Lager

Outerweiss Hefeweizen

Nuclear Subduction Imperial IPA

Tres Palms Tdh Triple IPA

Hopstained Hurricane NEIPA

Jacuzzi Cassanova NEIPA (Rotating Hop Series)

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How is Outer Light Brewing Company restaurant rated?

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