Phoenix (Oak Brewing Co.)
Microbrewery in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England 🏴
Established in 1982
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Description
In August 1982, our late founder Tony Allen opened Oak Brewery on an industrial estate in Ellesmere Port. After much success, he moved nine years later to a location more central to his trading areas. Phoenix Brewery, Heywood!
Phoenix Brewery was registered in 1874, brewing directly from the Brewery tower and owning over 100 pubs in the local area. Phoenix’s history is still proudly displayed on our seven-story tower.
Building upon our strong foundations, we continue to brew Tony’s longstanding classic beers, whilst introducing innovative new brews. The team are looking forward to welcoming you to our Brewery site – soon to be open to the public for the first time in our history!
In 1996 it took the decision to trade as the name of the brewery Phoenix Brewery.
Phoenix Brewery was registered in 1874, brewing directly from the Brewery tower and owning over 100 pubs in the local area. Phoenix’s history is still proudly displayed on our seven-story tower.
Building upon our strong foundations, we continue to brew Tony’s longstanding classic beers, whilst introducing innovative new brews. The team are looking forward to welcoming you to our Brewery site – soon to be open to the public for the first time in our history!
In 1996 it took the decision to trade as the name of the brewery Phoenix Brewery.
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Delt med Rune. Ultradyprød. Lavt luftig skum med litt farge. Aroma av lakris & nøtter. Smaken mere lakris. Søt. Tørr, portvinsaktig avslutning.
Tried
on 27 Jan 2020
at 10:39
5.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Delt med Rune. Gyldenbrun. Middels høyt tett skum som daler sakte. Aroma av karamell & frukt. Smaken drukner. Litt tynn. Svakt bitter avslutning.
Tried
on 26 Jan 2020
at 15:27
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Gyldenbrun. Filmskum. Aroma av papp & fersken. Smasken mest fersken. Tørr. Ekstra tørr avslutning. Spor av klementin. God fylde.
Tried
on 23 Jan 2020
at 10:55
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
Handpull cask at Sir Robert Peel (JDW), Bury. Golden brown, clear with a large tight beige head. Metallic, sulphurous aroma with a bit of orchard fruit. Taste is surprisingly sweet considering the aroma, and surprisingly nice. Lovely notes of pear drop and banana ride the wave of a more astringent character which increases to the finish. Soft carbonation, medium to full body. Not really my cup of tea but certainly not bad.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Nov 2019
at 22:18
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Handpull cask at the Clarence, Bury. Dark brown and reasonably translucent. Small beige/khaki head. Aroma slightly reminiscent of honey, with a little bit of liquorice. Taste is sweet, with more liquorice and cough-drop honey flavour. Thin body with a somewhat watery mouthfeel. It isn't bad.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Nov 2019
at 21:18
5.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask (,???)," @ the New Oxford Manchester. Pink, cloudy. Strawberry juice in the aroma and flavor. Sweet flavor with strawberry juices overpowering all other possible flavors. Nothing beer like in this drink, but I have to admit I drank it with pleasure.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Aug 2019
at 16:24
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Hand-pulled half-pint in The Pilgrim, Liverpool on 29th June 2019. Golden body, white top. A little malty aroma with a floral note or two, taste also malts first with a floral hop finish.
Tried
on 30 Jun 2019
at 03:54
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Velvet Coaster, Blackpool. Pours vert dark brown with a large head. Aroma is honey and roast. Taste has roast liquorice throughout with coffee on the aftertaste. A little watery.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Mar 2019
at 16:34
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Hogs Head Brewhouse, Sowerby Bridge. Golden with a thin head. It’s dry in the palate, is lightly hopped but bland with a dirty-malty nose.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Mar 2019
at 19:12
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
20/2/2019. Cask at the 20th Chelmsford Winter Beer and Cider Festival. Pours clear copper amber with a small off-white head. Aroma of citrus, malt, hops, toffee and light tropical fruit. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation. Bittersweet finish. Enjoyed this.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Feb 2019
at 07:54