Magpie Brewery

Microbrewery in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Barrel Drop

Established in 2006

Contact
4 Ashling Court, Ashling Street, Nottingham, NG2 3JA, England
Description
Our story starts with three home-brewers by the names of Ken, Bob and Nick, whose love of beer led them to venture further into the world of brewing. In 2006 Magpie brewery found it’s nesting place, sheltered beneath the County ground, and hours of brewing (and tasting!) commenced. Fast forward to 2017 and the brewery was upgraded from a 6 barrel plant to 20 barrels per brew!

Magpie certainly isn’t the fledgling it once was, with the addition of three pubs, Crafty Crow, Barrel Drop and Doctor’s Orders, where you can experience our great ales and the best of independent brews from near and far. In 2019 The Crafty Warehouse bottle shop and taproom were established next to the brewhouse, where you can buy directly from the brewery or stop for a pint. If you’re a true magpie, remember to check our social media for information on pre-match drinks!

Despite our evolution from 2006, ultimately Magpie began with a passion for beer and a love of the craft, and that’s something that we’ve maintained. We aim to bring you the finest beer, made from the finest ingredients – no shortcuts, no compromises.

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6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask at the Seven Stars, Stourbridge. Pours very dark ruby red with a small head. Aroma is roast and cherry cake. Taste has sweet cherry drops with roast and liquorice on the finish.

Tried from Cask on 04 Jan 2026 at 21:29


7.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Cask at CBC, Covent Garden on 3rd January 2026. Clear amber with shadow, off-white foam and spot lacing. Hoppy aroma with a hint of soapiness. Citrus zest, tangy fruits in-mouth and throughout the finish where a bitter line develops. Engaging texture and a medium body.

Tried from Cask at Craft Beer Co - Covent Garden on 03 Jan 2026 at 23:43

gave a cheers!

7.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Cask at CBC, Covent Garden on 3rd January 2026. Pale gold with shallow off-white foam and spot lacing. Nutty malt aroma. Tangy fruits and nutty maltiness in-mouth and finish. Light body and a zingy mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Craft Beer Co - Covent Garden on 03 Jan 2026 at 23:15

gave a cheers!

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

Cask at CBC, Covent Garden on 3rd January 2026. Pale gold with shallow, disappearing, non-lacing foam. Malty aroma with agreeably sweet fruits. Nutty malts in-mouth and a finish that adds bitterness to the mix. Light bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Craft Beer Co - Covent Garden on 03 Jan 2026 at 23:13

gave a cheers!

8.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at CBC, Covent Garden on 20th December 2025. Amber with shallow off-white foam and scant lacing. Earthy pungencies and peel with nutty malts in aroma. Lush nutty maltiness and citrus zest in-mouth and a residual finish of rich and intense nutty maltiness. Light to medium bodied with a smooth texture. Exquisite.

Tried from Cask at Craft Beer Co - Covent Garden on 20 Dec 2025 at 23:50

gave a cheers!

7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Deep dark brown, near black with a tinge of red, a creamy tan head and a roasted malt and cherry aroma. Smooth and creamy, roasted malt with tart cherries cutting in ahead of a dry and bitter finish.

Tried from Cask at Anvil Inn on 29 Oct 2025 at 13:00


8.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

cask at Nottingham beer festival 2025 Wednesday ...soft sweet chocolate Roast malts nose ..soft sweet woody milk chocolate roast malts ...dark sweet rich chocolate roast malts ..big milk chocolate

Tried on 08 Oct 2025 at 17:58


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

cask at Nottingham beer festival 2025 Wednesday ..dark black ..thin tan lacing ..soft sweet chocolate Roast ..big sweet cheery syrup nose ..soft sweet cherry fruit

Tried on 08 Oct 2025 at 17:57


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6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6.5

3/9/2025. Cask at The Dove Street Inn, Ipswich. Aroma is herbal, citrus, straw. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness, light tartness. Moderate body, average carbonation. Fruity tart finish, a little starchy with developing bitterness. Was a grower.

Tried from Cask at Dove Street Inn on 03 Sep 2025 at 13:36


5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Tried from Cask on 25 Aug 2025 at 14:16