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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Three Guineas, Reading. Amber with a thin white head; grain and citrus aroma; sharply bitter citrus flavour with some sweetness to finish. Very pleasant and very moreish.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Oct 2008
at 18:58
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask, Swan Inn, Liverpool. Clear gold; plenty of fragrant hop in the aroma and flavour with a nice refreshing citrus tang. Gotta have a fat sack baby.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Oct 2008
at 15:04
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ The Fringe, Manchester, England M4.Clear light to medium amber orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, moderate hoppy, flowers, citrus, grapefruit, toffee. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. (290708)
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Oct 2008
at 04:07
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask (handpump) @ The Crown & Kettle, Manchester, England M4 5FE.Clear medium yellow orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white to off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, moderate to light heavy hoppy, citrus - grapefruit. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. (290708)
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Oct 2008
at 03:02
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ New Oxford, Manchester, England M4.Clear medium yellow orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white to white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, moderate hoppy, citrus - lime. Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to heavy bitter with a average to long duration. Bitterens is citrus - lime shell bitter. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. (290708)
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Sep 2008
at 03:22
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ The Old Market Tavern, Alrincham, Cheshire England WA14 4DN.Clear medium yellow orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, fruity - mango / green apples, light to moderate hoppy. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration, and a dry peppery finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. (280708)
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Sep 2008
at 12:08
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ The Bath Hotel, Sheffield. Bedfordshire England S3 8GG.Clear medium amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, fruity - apple !, toffee, spicy - cardemom ! Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. (270708)
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Sep 2008
at 07:04
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask, 3.8% at GBBF08. Weak buttery aroma. Almost clear golden colour. Big stable white head. The flavour is nicely citric with a little dust in the finish. Thin mouthfeel.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Sep 2008
at 10:27
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask (Liberty Bounds JDW,London) - Golden in colour. Hoppy and fruity aroma. Bitter tasting with some lemon and spicy malt notes. A bit flat and disappointing.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Aug 2008
at 19:47
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 8
cask JDW Banbury ...amber ... light hop ... bitter bitter bitter drying little grapefruit
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Aug 2008
at 13:53