Brewery Profile

Oxford Brewery

More than a decade after its start, this Oxford, Ohio brewery occupies an early place in the city’s craft beer story. It was officially formed through the merger of two local entities, The Shotover Brewing Co and Oxford Craft Beer Co, and it has kept a local frame of reference in how it presents itself. A visitor walking in should expect a brewery that links its beers to Oxford’s heritage and culture rather than a venue built around a single flagship narrative. One early beer, Scholar, points to that approach, taking its name from a local legend involving a scholar and a wild boar. The overall impression is of a small brewery with roots in the city’s first wave of craft brewing.

Travelers stopping for beer in this part of Ohio often look for something tied to place: beers made locally, a tap list that may change, and a reason to choose an independent brewery over a generic bar stop. Oxford Brewery fits that pattern through its stated mix of traditional brewing methods and newer ideas. The available beers should not be assumed before arrival, but the brewery’s concept suggests a range built around both continuity and experimentation. For visitors who like to ask how a beer name or recipe connects to its setting, this is the sort of stop where those details matter. It is less about checking off a famous national brand and more about seeing how a local producer interprets its own city.

Since spring 2021, the brewery has operated the Oxford Brewery Tap, giving visitors a dedicated place to drink its beer in addition to online sales and an on-site brewery shop. Specific amenities, hours, food arrangements, and the day’s pours should be confirmed directly with the brewery before making plans. The taproom is the place to check what is currently available, especially if you are hoping to try something beyond packaged beer. The shop adds a practical option for taking beer away, while online sales may suit local customers planning ahead. For an out-of-town visitor, the simplest plan is to treat the Tap as the main point of contact: stop in, see what is being poured that day, and use the staff or posted information to learn which beers best reflect the brewery’s Oxford references.

Established over a decade ago as one of Oxford's initial wave of craft brewers, Oxford Brewery was officially formed by the merger of two existing local entities, The Shotover Brewing Co and Oxford Craft Beer Co. The brewery maintains a focus on combining traditional brewing methods with modern innovation, often drawing inspiration from local heritage and culture for its beer concepts. One of the earliest beers, Scholar, references a local legend involving a scholar and a wild boar. Since Spring 2021, the brewery has operated its own dedicated Oxford Brewery Tap, supplementing its online sales and on-site brewery shop.

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Manor Farm Rd, Horspath, Oxford OX33 1SD, UK, Oxford, Ohio

Phone: 01865 604620

Website: http://oxfordbrewery.co.uk/

Hours: ["Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM","Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM","Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM","Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM","Sunday: Closed"]

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Oxford Brewery.

Beer Styles at Oxford Brewery

Oxford Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes English Bitter, English Porter, Sessionable Bitter, Hoppy Ale, English IPA, American Pale Ale, Hazy Session IPA, Styrian Golden Ale, Lager, and Cellar aged Old English IPA. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oxford Brewery located?
Oxford Brewery is located at Manor Farm Rd, Horspath, Oxford OX33 1SD, UK, Oxford, Ohio. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Oxford Brewery's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM","Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM","Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM","Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM","Sunday: Closed"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Oxford Brewery?
Visit http://oxfordbrewery.co.uk/ 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.