Magpie Brewery in England - Reviews, Beers, Location & Contact

Magpie Brewery

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

Established in 2006

Contact

4 Ashling Court, Ashling Street, Nottingham, NG2 3JA, England

0044 7419 991310

sales@magpiebrewery.com

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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7.3

reidyboy (3512) reviewed Cherry Raven from Magpie Brewery 1 month ago

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

cagarvie (39800) reviewed That’s Chaos Theory from Magpie Brewery 2 months ago

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

cagarvie (39800) reviewed Cherry Raven from Magpie Brewery 2 months ago

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

6.3

Grumbo (24130) reviewed Hoppit / Hoppily Ever After from Magpie Brewery 3 months ago

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

ITFCfan (3471) ticked Thieving Rogue from Magpie Brewery 3 months ago

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

Tried from Cask on 25 Aug 2025 at 14:16

6.5

jjsint (8566) reviewed Cherry Raven from Magpie Brewery 3 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Handpull cask at the Kings Head, Leicester. Dark reddish brown, slightly translucent with s mall beige/khaki head. Aroma of cherry, balsamic vinegar,, black malts. Taste is sweet and savoury and maybe slightly sour, more cherry and a dash of Hendo's. Light body, little carbonation. Just does not do it for me.

Tried from Cask at King's Head (Black Country Ales) on 22 Aug 2025 at 16:40