About OEC Brewing
OEC Brewing is a brewery on Fox Hollow Road in Oxford, Connecticut. It opened in June 2014 and ferments its ales in open vessels. The name is short for Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores, which translates as Order of the Eccentric Boilers.
Every beer is unfiltered, unpasteurized and open fermented, and passes through a copper coolship. Styles include sour ales, barley wines, cask conditioned ale and lagers. It draws on brewing traditions from Northern Germany across to Belgium.
The tasting room is family-friendly. There is also a food menu, coffee and a bakery. Fred, a mini Australian Shepherd, greets weekday visitors.
The calendar includes a monthly book club and movie nights. A staff member handles the booking of private events. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Oxford on this site.
From OEC Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 22, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Is OEC Brewing family-friendly?
Yes. It is a family-friendly tasting room.
Does OEC Brewing have food?
Yes. There is a food menu. There is also coffee and a bakery.
Can I fill a growler there?
No. The brewery does not currently fill any growlers. Check the Available To Go page at oecbrewing.com for beer to take home.
Can I book a private event at OEC Brewing?
Yes. A staff member handles private event bookings.
Which breweries are close by?
Black Hog Brewing Co is 1.6 miles away. Brewbury and Santopietro Brewing Company are both 3.7 miles away, and Woodbury Brewing Company is 5.6 miles away.
Answers come from OEC Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 22, 2026.
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Before you visit OEC Brewing
Check oecbrewing.com for the current beer and cocktail menu before you go. It shows what is on tap and what is available to go, and both change. Its calendar page shows the book club and movie nights.
Expect a list that leans toward sours, barley wines and open fermented ales. If you are unsure where to start, ask the staff what suits your taste.
Black Hog Brewing Co is 1.6 miles away. Brewbury is 3.7 miles away, and Santopietro Brewing Company is the same distance. That makes three stops in one outing.