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    Nocterra Brewing

    4.1 (116 reviews)
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    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    A tulip-shaped glass filled with dark beer featuring the Nocterra Brewing Co. logo, set on a wooden table with food in the background.
    Katie O.

    We came because we were in the area. The ambiance was lovely with the wood and the plants. Bartender was attentive and kind and beers were good . We got fries from the food truck that was there-- they were ok. Very salty

    Drew B.

    One of my favorite breweries in all the Columbus area, not only are their beers delish, they have one of the best outdoor seating areas as well!

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    Michael G.

    Really fun time on Sunday as we visited for the John Prine Tribute Band fundraiser for the Central Ohio Folk Festival. We had never been and we came from the East Side and glad we did. I like their beer and enjoyed seeing their brewery. What a great setting. By looking at their event calendar they seem to always have something going on. They mis-staffed the beer bar, two staff people to serve 100s of people and answer the phone. Not good. RayTays BBQ on-site is a plus! Nocterra had it going.

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    Melitta S.

    I think I like breweries.... Fun little spot in Powell. Great sours. Got the Hawaiian swell... I think I was on an island kick. Service was friendly and inviting, it was our first visit. So much fun on a summer day. Ray rays smelled so good. I wasn't hungry or I definitely would've ordered food Will need to return

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    Cassandra R.

    What a cute place! The outdoor space is perfect for summer nights and they have a large variety of beers, ciders and wines for everyone! It would have been 5 stars but 1. Parking is not the easiest by any means. They have very few dedicated parking spots and uptown Powell gets quite busy/full (and you have to know your way around it to find the open lots). The first time I tried to go we literally left because we couldn't find parking anywhere (including the city lots). Just be prepared to be hunting ! 2. My cider was a rotator which means it came from a can - not something I mind BUT it was warm. Any other place I've been has always at least pulled them from the fridge so that was pretty disappointing (especially on a hot night). The cider otherwise would have been great. They do have a sour line my friends enjoy - a little two sour / almost hoppy for me to love but they are decent, especially if that's your thing! Additionally they have food trucks - we found the list on their instagram stories in advance!

    Abby A.

    Here for high school reunion. Good place, lots of space, and able to book tables/space indoors or on the patio. Very comfortable, good selection of beers, sours, and seltzers as well, especially for a small brewery. I enjoyed the flavors, though keep in mind the seltzer won't have the same fizz as out of the can for your truly/white claw/etc. Bartenders were also very helpful and quick to serve drinks. A new find but I would be back again

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    Ryan P.

    Amazing brewery with great vibes. Had some fantastic IPAs with Beta Flash, Glass Menagerie, Ripstop, and Onsight. The Ohio Swell Line sour was great, too. Also have to shout-out the great food truck Trail Magic Kitchen, as we got a burger and seasoned fries that was devoured so fast, I forgot to take a picture of it.

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    Jenn B.

    FINALLY! Nocterra upp'ed their dining options with their very own food truck, "Trail Magic." I don't know what's better - the convenience of being able to order via QR code from your table without waiting in line or their delicious food options. We tried the: 1) Big Ass Pretzel - debatably the best pretzel I've ever had, light & fluffy with amazing dipping cheese 2) Hangry Hiker - very tasty grilled cheese sandwich, with bonus points for being only $7 3 ) Double Magic Burger - tasty, least favorite of the three because it was a little well done for my liking but would still highly recommend An excellent addition to the amazing Nocterra brews and charming ambiance that we all love!

    Trees need trimmed for Fireworks!
    Nik B.

    Perfect for the Powell festival. If they plucked their back tress just a bit and kept the band playing some Fourth of July tunes it would have been perfect, maybe? Or no band? But the trees need trimmed and they would have THE best patio spot. Beers are good, 7$ a beer about. Rays hog pit. Wood fired pizzas the night I was there. Friendly staff. I didn't see any TVs or bar games though so don't look for that here. And around the corner from Ill Mannered as well. Everything close here in Powell.

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    Amanda D.

    Our first time trying Nocterra. We have been meaning to for like a year. The weather was gorgeous so it was no surprise that there was a line to get in. They do a great job of keeping you updated and trying to get your seated ASAP. You can also order drinks while you wait, they have plastic DORA cups that they will pour into pretty glass ones if you get seated before you finished your drink. We didn't eat, but they have Ray Rays bbq truck there inside the patio area. The patio area was big and really nice. The band was great. My husband likes the beers her tried. He is a big craft beer man. I love that they have their own seltzer's. They were out of the one I wanted to try the most but the other two were really good. We will definitely go back.

    Beers on tap 4.8.22
    Karen D.

    After a conference in Columbus, I stopped by Nocterra Brewing company in Powell, Ohio just north of Dublin. I heard about the brewery on Craft Beer Girls group for a while, so was excited to try their beers. I stopped by on Friday around happy hour, so the place was hopping and found one of the last parking spots. I walked in and found a spot at the bar with a huge tap list in front of me to view. When I visit breweries for the first time, I always enjoy having a flight so I can try a variety of beers and then usually settle on a pint to enjoy. They had a variety of beers IPA's, Hazy/West Coast style IPA's, sour, brown ale, Dunkel and Porter, so quite a lineup for a brewery 3 years old. One of the bartenders found out was from Troy, OH, I grew up in Kettering, south Dayton area and then a couple next to me found out from Centerville, so had nice conversation. This bartender was great explaining all of the beers and after my flight recommended the Cali Beta which is New England IPA and California Swell Line 2x Fruited Gose with Raspberry & Blackbery delicious! I could have enjoyed a few more of these, but had a drive back to Cincinnati. Nocterra is a great neighborhood brewery worth the drive in Northwest Columbus, stop by the next time you're in the area.

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    Visiting from Illinois for a baseball tourney, and decided to brewery hop with a couple moms. We also work at a brewery back home. Place is cool, welcoming, in a pretty quiet area. Staff is friendly and offered great and delicious suggestions. Highly recommend you stop in a a flight or a pint!!!

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    They have their "always on tap" beers like Beta Flash and Phase II, plus a variety of new brews throughout the year.

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    A nice looking taproom with ample space, TVs, board games and food trucks at your disposal…read more I appreciated being told that flights of 3, 4, or 5 beers were available because I didn't see that listed anywhere. I wanted to try several beers but was initially hesitant due to the price of their individual 5oz pours. The flight discounted those amounts. For the three beers that I landed on, they were all good. It's hard to choose a favorite, but the cinnamon-tinged Emotional Knapsack barely gets the nod over the Nuts for You and Heavy Hearted Amber. They seem to have a long-term partnership with Comida El Catrín food truck in the evenings, and that's a great decision because they're great in every way.

    Stopped into Zaftig Brewing Co. while waiting on food from a nearby truck, and honestly... this…read moreplace turned into a highlight of the night. We headed inside and grabbed a couple beers while we waited. I went with the Sharkbite Shandy--an American blonde ale mixed with lemonade and grenadine--and also tried the Super Lucy. Both were super refreshing, packed with flavor, and easy to drink. The Sharkbite especially had that perfect balance of sweet and citrusy without being overpowering. One thing I really appreciated--they offer free samples. That's always a great touch, especially if you're trying to decide or just want to explore something new without committing right away. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, the kind of place you can hang out for a while without feeling rushed. Whether you're there for a quick drink or settling in for the evening, it hits that sweet spot. Overall, great beer, chill vibe, and solid service. Definitely a spot I'd come back to--and next time, I might stay a little longer.

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