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.
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 7
From cask at Cask, Manchester, with OGJ 07.01.18. Ebony. Dense and persistent brown head and lacing. Aroma and taste of rosted malt, creosote, tar, coffee and cigar box. Smooth mouthfeel.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Jan 2018
at 13:51
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
From cask at Wharf, Manchester, with OGJ 07.01.18. Clear golden. Diminshing white head and lacing. Moderate aroma and taste, with sweet marmalade, dried fruits, pale malt and biscuits.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Jan 2018
at 13:18
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Tried af the Hop and Barley. Deep ruby to black colour with a pale tan head. Aroma has light honey and roasted malt. Taste light sweet. Medium to full body.
Tried
on 04 Jan 2018
at 10:57
6/10
Tried
on 31 Dec 2017
at 08:22
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ The Three Fishes, Shrewsbury. Pours clear gold, white head. Aroma of pale malt, light floral citrus. Taste is typical golden ale vibes, lightly bitter, bready pale malt, light citrus. Pedestrian golden ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Oct 2017
at 13:28
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at the Old Manor (JDW), Bracknell. Amber with a loose white head; aroma of sour grains; orchard fruit taste, with a grainy body and a light bitterness; then a dry biscuity finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Sep 2017
at 03:49
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Physician, Birmingham. Pours dark orange with a small head. Aroma is dark fruits. Taste has hedgerow fruits and bready malt.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Sep 2017
at 03:57
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at White Hart, Chobham. Vague musty aroma. Light brown. Blotchy off-white head. Lightly spiced umami with a sour edge. Twigs and spices. Light-medium bodied. Slick but watery. Flat carbonation. Low key finish. A bit of an odd one. Trad twiggy bitter with sour spicey notes. But may have been passed its best.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Aug 2017
at 12:21
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. Clear dark brown with a beige head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt and chocolate. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish. 250717
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jul 2017
at 14:13
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. Nice head with good duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are caramel, roast malt, chocolate, coffee and hops. Sweet finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jul 2017
at 14:11