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.
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hand-pulled half-pint in The Crown Inn, Oakengtaes on 29 Jun 2013. Light golden brew with and full white head. Floral hop nose with a dry and refreshing feel to the taste. There is a mild citrus undertone throughout the brew but it doesn’t take over completely, it just lurks in the background allowing the malts and other fruit esters from the hops combine to give a fairly well balanced brew. Bordering on those ’golden citrusy beers the UK in full of currently’ that I am not a big fan of: this gets the benefit of the doubt!
Tried
on 30 Jun 2013
at 11:28
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ The Wharf, Aalborg. Clear ambrr with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and a little dark fruit. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet finish. 220313
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Jun 2013
at 08:06
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ The Wharf, Aalborg. Clear golden with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light hoppy - grass. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finsh. 220313
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Jun 2013
at 07:53
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From cask at Charlies. Pours clear and golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is light herbal and citrusy grassy. Mild sweet, peachy and light citrusy. Bitter and toward herbal finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Jun 2013
at 10:41
5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Black with a very small head. Has a good mild character with a light roasted aroma and taste.
Tried
on 09 Jun 2013
at 10:33
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From cask at Charlies. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is mild fruity. Citrusy. Grassy, citrusy and smooth fruity. Crisp, citrusy nd light herbal grassy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Jun 2013
at 06:09
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
From cask at Charlies. Pours clear and golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is fruity hoppy. Peachy, grapefruity and light citrusy. Smooth fruity, crisp hoppy and solid bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Jun 2013
at 06:03
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
On gravity at the Commercial Rooms (JDW), Bristol April 2013. Deep gold with a slight white head. Plenty of citrus fruit, some crisp malts and a dryish finish. Good.
Tried
on 01 May 2013
at 07:59
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 8
Overall 5
Cask at SOrder ... golden yellow ... thin white head ... soft dull floral hop nose .. light bitter fruits ... not me at all grassy finish
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Apr 2013
at 03:11
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
17th April 2013
Hamilton Hall Spoons. Almost clear pale gold beer, residual white head. Palate is light and slightly crispy. Fresh pale malty with good balancing bitterness. Touch of citrus and mild minerals. Finishes crisp. Clean and refreshing.
Hamilton Hall Spoons. Almost clear pale gold beer, residual white head. Palate is light and slightly crispy. Fresh pale malty with good balancing bitterness. Touch of citrus and mild minerals. Finishes crisp. Clean and refreshing.
Tried
on 27 Apr 2013
at 03:46