Space Cowboy Country Ale
Oxbow Brewing Company
- From:
- Oxbow Brewing Company
- Maine, United States
- Style:
- French Bière de Garde
Ranked #49 - ABV:
- 4%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #27,308 - Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 10.53%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 20
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 21, 2026
- Added:
- Mar 26, 2012
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 11
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Space Cowboy is a farmhouse amber ale brewed with oats and European hops. A crushable country ale brewed for our hardworking locals.
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Reviewed by LeRose from Massachusetts
3.98/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.98/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a slightly cloudy honey color with a huge whipped cream head that's off white. Lacing is incredible and there's lefty of residual foam as I venture into sniffing and tasting.
Lots of biscuit/bready malt on the nose with a little bit of lemon and very mild funk. It's got typical saison spiciness but it's got some fruitiness - white wine grape and a little apple.
The taste is slightly sweet, bicuity on the malts. The citrus taste is more orange than lemon. Really laid back funk- just enough to add interest. A little coriander and light clove, a bit of pepper in the aftertaste. There is some fruitiness- apple and grape. Floral, earthy, and grassy herbaceous notes. It has a nice level of bitterness. I'm leaning toward Noble hops or in that vicinity. The fruit flavors linger in the aromatics and the light peppery spice at the end is pleasant.
It's got a nice body and creaminess to it - I'd guess from the oats used in the grist (according to their notes). It's not particularly dry or crisp, but it's got plenty of flavor.
This is a tasty concoction, easy drinking, plenty of flavor. maybe a tad bit full bodied for the style but that's nitpicking. Definitely enjoyable to me and strongly in the Oxbow wheelhouse.
Mar 10, 2026Lots of biscuit/bready malt on the nose with a little bit of lemon and very mild funk. It's got typical saison spiciness but it's got some fruitiness - white wine grape and a little apple.
The taste is slightly sweet, bicuity on the malts. The citrus taste is more orange than lemon. Really laid back funk- just enough to add interest. A little coriander and light clove, a bit of pepper in the aftertaste. There is some fruitiness- apple and grape. Floral, earthy, and grassy herbaceous notes. It has a nice level of bitterness. I'm leaning toward Noble hops or in that vicinity. The fruit flavors linger in the aromatics and the light peppery spice at the end is pleasant.
It's got a nice body and creaminess to it - I'd guess from the oats used in the grist (according to their notes). It's not particularly dry or crisp, but it's got plenty of flavor.
This is a tasty concoction, easy drinking, plenty of flavor. maybe a tad bit full bodied for the style but that's nitpicking. Definitely enjoyable to me and strongly in the Oxbow wheelhouse.
Reviewed by eagads_thesipper from Massachusetts
4.59/5 rDev +20.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.59/5 rDev +20.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Crushable is the right adjective. This works in any season – great with good, great just as a knockback can for a session. Funky, farmhousey, a little malty… Not too hoppy.
Aug 03, 2022
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.74/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
3.74/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
I'm thinking that this is a different recipe than when first introduced 10 years ago. Many of those reviews and ratings seem harsh on what to me today is a flavorful Biere. Glad I bought two from Beer Drop.
I will agree that Space Cowboy doesn't Look like much, dishwater brown and foam that doesn't last. Smells are slightly above average: subtle, dark fruits and some spices, but not much stands out. This seems intentional; given Oxbow knows they don't have to be extreme to be liked. Tastes meld well and stimulate my buds with fruit and spice.... except the tartness becomes a metallic finish (noted in early reviews, so not everything gets improved.) Light to medium-mouthed. Big Overall Hugs for Oxbow. But... Let's see if Space Cowboy gets a long with dinner tonight.
7/7/22 Had the second can with lunch today and it was suitable mid-day treat. A tart, possibly Brett-like, rendition of the Biere... but still suitable at the table.
Jun 21, 2022I will agree that Space Cowboy doesn't Look like much, dishwater brown and foam that doesn't last. Smells are slightly above average: subtle, dark fruits and some spices, but not much stands out. This seems intentional; given Oxbow knows they don't have to be extreme to be liked. Tastes meld well and stimulate my buds with fruit and spice.... except the tartness becomes a metallic finish (noted in early reviews, so not everything gets improved.) Light to medium-mouthed. Big Overall Hugs for Oxbow. But... Let's see if Space Cowboy gets a long with dinner tonight.
7/7/22 Had the second can with lunch today and it was suitable mid-day treat. A tart, possibly Brett-like, rendition of the Biere... but still suitable at the table.
Reviewed by BergBeer from California
4/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On draft at Circuit Social
Look: Burnt amber with a thick eggshell head
Smell: Whole wheat bread, cloves, and honey
Taste: Much like the nose. Whole wheat bread with spicy lager yeast and honey.
Feel: Quenching and aqueous. Big flavor but clean. Light carbonation. No alcohol.
Overall: A clean easy drinking delicious beer. Another great beer from Oxbow.
Dec 28, 2019Look: Burnt amber with a thick eggshell head
Smell: Whole wheat bread, cloves, and honey
Taste: Much like the nose. Whole wheat bread with spicy lager yeast and honey.
Feel: Quenching and aqueous. Big flavor but clean. Light carbonation. No alcohol.
Overall: A clean easy drinking delicious beer. Another great beer from Oxbow.
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