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.
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Market Porter, Borough 4 Nov 12. Veldig lys gylden. Lavt skum som fester seg litt til glasset. Grei fruktaroma. Grapefrukt. Smaken litt tynn. Grapefrukt & sitron. Litt tørr ettersmak.
Tried
on 03 Jan 2013
at 04:14
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ The Wharf, Aalborg. Clear golden with an off/white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and light hoppy - citrus and flowers. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 251212
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Dec 2012
at 23:51
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
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Cask. Pours an almost clear amber with an off-white head leaving some lacework. Very fresh and almost perfumy hop aroma. Medium-bodied, lowish carbonation, caramel and notes of dried fruits but it’s really the fine, aromatic hops that dominate. Very pleasant. 211112
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Dec 2012
at 09:44
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask. Clear golden with a white head. Lightly sweet malt and fruit in the nose. Medium body, low carbonation, a dry fruitiness and a discreetly bitter finish. Very easygoing. 211112
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Dec 2012
at 09:42
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask (handpump) @ The New Oxford, 11 Bexley Sq, Salford, Manchester, England M3 6DB.Clear medium yellow orange colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, sour fruit, light hoppy, light yeasty, dough. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20120120]
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Dec 2012
at 08:08
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask (gravity) @ 28th Pigs Ear Beer and Cider Festival 2011, at The Round Chapel in Hackney, London, EnglandClear dark red brown color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to light beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, caramel, dark malt, licorice. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20111206]
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Dec 2012
at 07:28
4.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Dry textured bitter that is crisp but flavourless. Dark golden in colour and keeps its head.
Tried
on 07 Dec 2012
at 12:56
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half shared with Finn, from cask at The Market Porter, Borough. Lasting filmy layer, Yellow-gold body. Smell of lemony hops. Fresh tropical fruity taste and fresh fruity aftertaste, mid-dry. Soft on the swallow. Refreshing (London, 04.11.2012).
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Dec 2012
at 02:43
5.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
CaSk at Charlie’s Bar, Copenhagen. A hazy dark golden beer with a bubbly off-white head. The aroma has notes of straw, malt, and hops. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, straw, and fruits, leading to a bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Nov 2012
at 11:00
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at Charlie’s Bar, Copenhagen. A yellow beer with a white head. The aroma has notes of flowers and hops. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, straw, and flowers, leading to a lightly bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Nov 2012
at 11:00