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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6.5
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
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
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
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
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


7.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at the Alexandra Hotel, Derby - ABV 4.5%. Gold with a thin white head; heady perfumed flora aroma; strong citrus taste with a well-balanced sweetness; tart grapefruit finish. Excellent.

Tried from Cask on 27 Aug 2008 at 05:09


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

Cask on the Sheffield, on RateBeer Valley of Beer Crawl ’08 ... amber ..hoppy but not that nice,dry grassy hop overhoppped unbalanced bath hotel

Tried from Cask on 19 Aug 2008 at 15:08


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

chiara schiuma poca leggero luppolo citrico leggera in bocca buona freschezza mediamente amara mediamente secca

Tried on 07 Aug 2008 at 10:22


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask, The New Oxford, Salford. Golden colour, white head. Fragrant, hoppy aroma, some citrus too. Flavour had bags of dry hop, balanced nicely with some fruit and malt. Lingering, dry bitter finish. Yep, I dig it.

Tried from Cask on 06 Aug 2008 at 14:55


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask, Head of Steam, Liverpool. Golden brown colour. Fragrant citrus aroma with some malt. Really well balanced hoppy fruit tinged flavour. Bitter hop finish. A very tidy effort.

Tried from Cask on 16 Jul 2008 at 09:25