Phoenix (Oak Brewing Co.)

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

Established in 1982

Contact
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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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at Gilpins Bell, W’Spoons, Edmonton, Nth London. Copper coloured pour with off white head. Fruity, fresh aroma. Fruity, hoppy, spicey taste. Rather pleasant.

Tried from Cask on 13 Dec 2009 at 04:01


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask ... at the bow bar ...dark brown ... hint of red ... light creamy tan head ... dark fruity roast ... nice cherry .... toffe roast ... light charcoal bitterness in finish ... soft mouthfeel. 3.8 cask at cloisters ... dark red brown ... soft woody malts... sweet berry roast ... soft toffee malts .. ok 3.5

Tried from Cask on 10 Dec 2009 at 11:46


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

29th May 2009. Clear light amber beer. Immediate juicy hoppiness but not that bitter or overwhelming.

Tried on 14 Nov 2009 at 08:18


5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Cask gravity at St Albans BF 09. Amber, no head. Some buttery hard malt. Not the best bitter in the world, some vague hop on end.

Tried from Cask on 22 Oct 2009 at 09:11


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

March 2008 Soft black porter with plenty of malt offset by well balanced rich honey. Nicely joined up.

Tried on 21 Oct 2009 at 16:35


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask-conditioned at the Castle, Furnival Street, London 06/10/09. Dark brown with a decent tan head. Aroma of roasted malts, toffee and chocolate. Flavour had plenty more chocolate, some fruity sweetness and a roasty dry finish. Good.

Tried from Cask on 06 Oct 2009 at 15:19


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Amber ith a small white head. Aroma of malt and tea, ith a hint of diacetyl. Seetish malty and fruity flavour

Tried on 02 Oct 2009 at 13:21


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Slightly hazy yellow with a small white head. Aroma of grainy malt, with caramel and green apples. Dry fruity and malty flavour with a bitter finish

Tried on 02 Oct 2009 at 13:19


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

cask some where ... light hazy amber ... light fruit hop nose .. soapy grapefruit .. dry bitter linger.

Tried from Cask on 23 Sep 2009 at 02:24


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at the Pembury Tavern on 21st July 2009. Amber with short-lived off white head. Citric hops in main kick, otherwise on the sweet side. Quite a viscous, clingy texture with a feeling that the beer wanted to "glue" itself to the roof of the mouth.

Tried from Cask on 03 Sep 2009 at 18:09