About Outer Light Brewing Company
Outer Light Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom in Groton, Connecticut. Its website says it was established in 2015. The taproom has large windows onto the brewing area, which the brewery calls "the fish bowl."
The taproom pours beer, and it also serves wine, cider, seltzer and canned cocktails. Head brewer Mike Burkinshaw says he loves the mainstays but likes trying something new. Taproom manager Kurt Delaney names Subduction as his favorite.
Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area, and only service animals can come inside. Parking is plentiful. The website describes the room as laid back.
The brewery takes private events outside its public hours, and the taproom holds up to 48 guests. More people have reviewed Outer Light Brewing Company on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Groton on this site.
From Outer Light's own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Outer Light Brewing Company?
Yes, but only to the outdoor seating area. The website says the local health department allows only service animals inside.
Can I rent the taproom for a private event?
Yes. The brewery supports private events outside its public hours, and you can email the details to the address on its website. Food can be catered or brought in.
What can I drink besides beer?
The taproom also serves wine, cider, seltzer and canned cocktails.
Is there room for a big group?
The taproom can hold up to 48 guests for an event. In warmer months the covered outdoor tent seats up to 80.
Which breweries are close by?
The Silo from Beer'd Brewing Co. is 2 miles away in Groton. Tox Brewing Company is 2.6 miles away in New London, and Niantic Public House and Brewery is 6.6 miles away.
Answers come from Outer Light's website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Before you visit Outer Light
Check outerlightbrewing.com before you go. The site has the tap list and an events page. Sunday hours are shorter than the rest of the week.
Stop at the fish bowl windows to watch the brewers at work. Dogs should stay in the outdoor seating area. Parking is plentiful.
The Silo from Beer'd Brewing Co. is 2 miles away in Groton. Tox Brewing Company in New London is 2.6 miles away, which makes a second stop easy.