Phoenix (Oak Brewing Co.)

Microbrewery in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 1982

Contact
Green Lane, Heywood, OL10 2EP, England
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.

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6.6/10 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 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 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

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
20/2/2019. Cask at the 20th Chelmsford Winter Beer and Cider Festival. Pours clear golden amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of malt, caramel, hops, fruit and biscuit. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Medium body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation. Nice bitterness to finish.
Tried from Cask on 21 Feb 2019 at 07:52

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
9/2/2019. Cask at the Sir Thomas Gerard, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Pours pale gold with a white head. Aroma of malt, hops, citrus, caramel and grass. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness and body. An average golden.
Tried from Cask on 09 Feb 2019 at 09:44

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask @ Sir Thomas Gerard, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light hoppy - grass. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 090219
Tried from Cask on 09 Feb 2019 at 09:43

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask @ Sir Thomas Gerard, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Nice head with good duration. Color is yellow. Aroma and taste are fruits, hops, malt and has a sweet light bitter finish.
Tried from Cask on 09 Feb 2019 at 09:38

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Tried from Cask on 01 Feb 2019 at 17:57

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Cask at the Duke Of York, Potters Bar on 30th January 2019. Copper with thin foam and initial lacing. Caramel malt aroma. Leafy hops and caramel malt in-mouth and a bittersweet finish. Light bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.
Tried from Cask on 30 Jan 2019 at 21:43

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
27/9/2018. Cask at the St.Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2018. Pours pale gold with a small off-white head. Aroma of citrus, caramel, cream, malt and vanilla. Medium sweetness, light to moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, very soft carbonation. Easy drinking, decent brew.
Tried from Cask on 27 Sep 2018 at 20:43