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.
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask@Pigs Ear Beer Festival 2011. Deep amber colour, small off-white head. Aroma is mild roasted malts, some toffee, dark fruits and mild wooden notes. Flavour is much the same. Quite a typical mild ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Dec 2011
at 21:55
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Pigs Ear 2011, London. Pours clear, ruby-brown with a faint head. Weak nose, some dirt and dark malts. Lightly sweet flavor, light fruit, some dark malts. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Subtly sweet finish, mild roastiness and earth. Average stuff.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Dec 2011
at 12:13
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask@The Kings Arms, Norwich. Yellow colour, not much head. Aroma is fruits, bread, some herbs and mild doughy notes. Flavour is sweet malts, some fruity and floral notes as well. Quite standard golden ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Dec 2011
at 10:50
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ 3 Judges. Clear golden colour, thin off-white head. Nose is caramel malts, bit nutty, citric. Flavour is light malted, fruity, juicy, citric.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Dec 2011
at 05:24
4.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Fra cask på Pommelers Rest (JDW), Tower Bridge 18 Mai 11. Brun. Lavt skum. Forsiktig karamellaroma. Smaken litt fruktig med litt malt. Relativt kjedelig.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Dec 2011
at 12:45
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Superb bitter in the Pale Ale category. Smooth, refreshing and very tasty.
Tried
on 02 Nov 2011
at 17:59
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5
Cask @ Dysart Arms, Beeston. Healthy tasting ale with a pleasant bitter finish and some hints of fruit.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Oct 2011
at 14:33
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask at Port Street Beet House, 12th October 2011. Lovely light ale good mouth feel. heavy lacing right till the end.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Oct 2011
at 00:41
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Light copper colour. Sweet aroma with candy and strawberries. Thick, lucious texture. Flavour has red fruits and syrup.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Oct 2011
at 03:08
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at GBBF 2011, Day 3. Pours a clear gold with a small, white head. Pleasant aroma, lightly fruity and grassy. Crispy malt flavor with good sweetness. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Faintly spicy in the finish. Overall a solid, easy drinker.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Sep 2011
at 16:50