# Outer Light Brewing Company — Groton, Connecticut

> Outer Light Brewing Company in Groton, Connecticut, United States scores 3.87 out of 5 — Fine, #62 in Connecticut. 298 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Outer Light Brewing Company is a brewery in Groton, Connecticut, United States. We grade it Fine, with a score of 3.87 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #62 in Connecticut. Of the 298 beers we track, 57% are IPA and 17% Stout / Porter.

## Rating

- Score: 3.87 out of 5
- Grade: Fine 🙂 — Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
- Ranked: #62 in Connecticut · #3,158 in United States · #4,337 worldwide
- Popularity: Well rated
- Beers tracked: 298

## About

Outer Light Brewing Company, located in Groton, Connecticut, is a popular craft brewery known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse beer selection. Established in 2015, the brewery has become a staple in the local community. Offering a variety of beer to suit different tastes, the taproom is designed to provide a laid back vibe and welcoming atmosphere, allowing patrons to enjoy their drinks while observing the brewing process through large windows—a feature affectionately referred to as “the fish bowl.” OLBC is committed to innovative and quality brews with a passion for giving back to its community. 

## What they brew

- IPA — 57% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 17% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 11% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 6% of the beers we track
- Other — 5% of the beers we track
- Saison — 4% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 266 Bridge Street, Groton, Connecticut, United States
- Coordinates: 41.3609813, -72.07524440000002
- Website: http://www.outerlightbrewing.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Barn Brew Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/barn-brew-co-30115.md) — 3.53, Poor — Groton, Connecticut — 0.8 mi away
- [Tox Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/tox-brewing-co-22321.md) — 4.52, Exceptional — New London, Connecticut — 1.2 mi away
- [Safe Harbor Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/safe-harbor-beer-4999.md) — 2.81, Limited — New London, Connecticut — 2.3 mi away
- [Barley Head Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/barley-head-brewery-2422.md) — 3.53, Poor — Groton, Connecticut — 5.4 mi away
- [Jealous Monk Social Hall & Beer Garden](https://finding.beer/brewery/jealous-monk-social-hall-beer-garden-31252.md) — 3.83, Fine — Stonington, Connecticut — 6.2 mi away
- [Niantic Public House & Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/niantic-public-house-brewery-28730.md) — 4.16, Great — East Lyme, Connecticut — 6.6 mi away
- [The Lab at Veritable Distillery](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-lab-at-veritable-distillery-32426.md) — 3.53, Poor — Stonington, Connecticut — 9 mi away
- [Beer’d Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/beerd-brewing-company-2926.md) — 4.31, Great — Stonington, Connecticut — 9.3 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in Norwich, Connecticut](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/connecticut/norwich.md)
- [Best breweries in Connecticut](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/connecticut.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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