Brewery Profile

Nocterra Brewing Co

In Powell, a northern suburb of Columbus with a growing appetite for neighborhood taprooms, Nocterra Brewing Co. gives visitors a production-brewery setting built around fresh draft beer and an outdoors-minded identity. The taproom functions as the public face of the operation, so the first impression is of a working craft brewery rather than a bar that happens to serve local beer. Guests can expect a rotating board that balances familiar flagships with seasonal releases, giving regulars a reason to check back and travelers a snapshot of what the brewery is making at that moment. The overall feel fits the Columbus-area beer scene: casual, locally rooted, and geared toward groups who may be stopping in after work, after a trail outing, or as part of a wider central Ohio beer crawl.

Travelers in this region often look for variety without too much formality. Central Ohio breweries commonly draw fans of hop-forward ales, crisp lagers, fruited or tart seasonal beers, darker cold-weather offerings, and approachable styles that work well for mixed groups. Nocterra’s model fits that pattern through a lineup that changes with the season while still keeping year-round beers in circulation. Its emphasis on pairing outdoor activity with craft beer also connects well with the way many visitors use Powell and the surrounding area: as a base for parks, suburban dining, family visits, and day trips around the Columbus metro. A stop here can work as a relaxed pint after time outside or as one piece of a broader exploration of breweries across Powell, Dublin, Worthington, and Columbus.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since draft lists at production breweries often shift as batches rotate in and out. Visitors should expect the core experience to center on on-site consumption, with some beer also moving beyond the building through the brewery’s limited distribution. Because the brewery serves a suburban community as well as beer travelers from around Columbus, peak times may feel different from a downtown brewery: evenings and weekends can bring groups, while quieter periods are better suited to comparing styles or talking through the beer list. Anyone visiting Powell for the first time will find Nocterra most useful as a local reference point, showing how central Ohio’s craft beer culture extends beyond the city center into taprooms that serve both neighborhood regulars and regional visitors.

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41 Depot St, Powell, Ohio, 43065

Phone: 614-896-8000

Website: https://nocterrabrewing.com/

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Spring Euchre League at Nocterra Audubon

    Jun 29, 2026

    Nocterra hosts a 6-week, up to 20 team, round robin euchre tournament on Mondays. Tickets are $20 and include weekly games with a 30-minute time limit per game.

  • Run Club: Audubon

    Jun 30, 2026

    Do you have a thirst for running as much as craft beer? Keeping fit helps us enjoy more of the good things in life. Join us at Nocterra Audubon in the Scioto Audubon Metro Park on…

  • Weekly Bingo

    Jun 30, 2026

    Join us every Tuesday for a fun night of Bingo. We'll be rolling balls and making calls. Listen for your number; you could go home with a fun prize! As always, it's free to play a…

  • BINGO NIGHT! – POWELL

    Jun 30, 2026

    Join us for an evening of fun and games with Bingo Night at Nocterra Brewing Co in Powell. Enjoy a lively atmosphere and your favorite brews while participating in the event.

  • Bingo Night at Nocterra

    Jun 30, 2026

    Join us every Tuesday for a fun night of Bingo. Free to play and open to all ages, with chances to win fun prizes!

  • Tuesday Bingo Nights

    Jun 30, 2026

    Join us every Tuesday for a fun night of Bingo. We'll be rolling balls and making calls. Listen for your number; you could go home with a fun prize! As always, it's free to play a…

  • Beers & Board Games Night

    Jun 30, 2026

    Beers & Board Games hosts weekly tabletop gaming meetups with a portion of bar sales benefitting local nonprofits. Free to attend and open to adults of all gaming experience level…

  • BIRD TRIVIA! w/ Wild Birds Unlimited

    Jun 30, 2026

    Test your knowledge about birds at our Bird Trivia night featuring Wild Birds Unlimited. A fun and engaging way to learn while enjoying craft beers with friends.

  • Trivia Night

    Jul 1, 2026

    Test your knowledge every Wednesday with host Carmine challenging you with general trivia.

  • Nocterra Powell Run Club

    Jul 2, 2026

    Meet for a healthy run every Thursday at 6:15pm, followed by a hangout in the taproom or beer garden. All fitness levels welcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nocterra Brewing Co located?
Nocterra Brewing Co is located at 41 Depot St, Powell, Ohio, 43065. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Nocterra Brewing Co's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 614-896-8000 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Nocterra Brewing Co?
Visit https://nocterrabrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.