Phoenix (Oak Brewing Co.)

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

Established in 1982

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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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5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (handpump) @ Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2HH.Clear medium yellow orange colour with a average, frothy to creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white to off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted - caramel, toffee notes, light to moderate hoppy. Flavour 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. [20101029]
Tried from Cask on 21 May 2011 at 10:56

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
30th March 2011
JDW Fest. Hazy pale gold beer, no real head. Very moderate carbonation. Light palate. Satisfying citrus grapefruit and a little orange. Moderate bitterness. Dry finish. Tasty enough.
Tried on 21 May 2011 at 08:13

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Cask from the Bitter End, Bromley. Amber pour with a white head. Citrus, caramel and pineapple aromas. Herby, citrus tang with a hint of vanilla. Bitter edge, quite nutty. Bitter finish.
Tried from Cask on 24 Apr 2011 at 14:17

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask, 4.3%. Almost clear shiny golden colour. Dusty flavour, a little watery. Hint of butter both in the nose and the flavour. Chalky mouthfeel.
Tried from Cask on 23 Apr 2011 at 13:22

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Cask, 4.6%. Good citric aroma, hint of orange. Cloudy orange colour. Creamy chalk white head. The flavour is refreshingly hoppy with a mild grapefruit note and a bit orange peel.
Tried from Cask on 19 Apr 2011 at 10:58

7.6/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Cask at the Crosse Keys, JDW. Clear yellow pour with no head. Urine, straw and sharp citrus aroma. Lightly sweet flavor, bit of straw and sugar, great bitter character of citrus, pine and hay. Light bodied ith soft carbonation. Bitter, fairly sticky finish, nicely balanced with lingering hops. Condition could be better but the beer itself is very, very good.
Tried from Cask on 16 Apr 2011 at 14:48

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Commercial Rooms (JDW), Bristol 6/04/2011. Pale gold in colour with a slight white head. Light, citrus hop aroma with some lemon fruit and dry finish. Good.
Tried from Cask on 07 Apr 2011 at 12:32

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Cask handpull at Spoons Lord Moon of the Mall. Clear pale gold lasting thin white head. Ascetic lemon flavour and a bit thin in the mouth too. Bugger all condition does not help. Very aggressive ascetic hop on finish. Oh dear the lack of condition us shocking. Big finishing hop though.
Tried from Cask on 01 Apr 2011 at 04:54

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
From cask at Cross Keys. Pours pale yellow with a small white head. Aroma is crisp citrusy hoppy. Crisp peachy and citrusy hops flavoured. Mild citrusy and lingering peachy. Crisp fruity and bitter into a medium dry finish.
Tried from Cask on 31 Mar 2011 at 00:43

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Cask, 4.6%. Mild dusty aroma. Almost clear dark golden colour. Nice firm white head. Sweetish fruity flavour, red berries. Very well-balanced. Not like American IPA, but very good.
Tried from Cask on 29 Mar 2011 at 14:34