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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6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Half pint at Doncaster brewery. Thick beige head. Clear amber pour. Nice lingering bitterness.
Tried on 17 Apr 2017 at 10:05

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the Fat Cat, Ipswich. Pours black with a small off-white head. Aroma of malt, lightly roasted, with smoked cheese. Moderate sweetness and light roasted bitterness with touch of sour. Medium body and slight oily texture, carbonation is soft to average. Finish is dry, with a lasting smokey finish.
Tried from Cask on 23 Feb 2017 at 13:33

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (gravity) @ NBF 2015 [ The 40th. Nottingham Beer Festival (The 8th Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival) ], Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Magpie Dark Potion ].Clear dark red brown color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white to beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, dark malt, moderate hoppy, spicy, oregano - thyme - rosemary. Flavor is moderate sweet with a long duration, sharp, dark malt, roasted, spicy, this oregano - thyme - rosemary thing again i realy do not like! Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20151008] 5-3-6-3-11
Tried from Cask on 21 Feb 2017 at 13:09

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draught @ Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Magpie Pica Oatmeal Stout ].Clear dark red brown color with a small to average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, chocolate, oat, light coffee. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration, roasted, sweet malt, chocolate, dak malt, oat. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20161011] 7-4-7-3-14
Tried on 03 Jan 2017 at 10:08

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draught @ Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Magpie Pica Jester ].Unclear medium yellow orange color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white to off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, fruity malt, moderate hoppy, citrus, medicine - plastic notes. Flavor is moderate sweet and light moderate bitter with a average to long duration, sweet malt, fruity malt, pale malt, cookie. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20161011] 6-3-6-3-12
Tried on 02 Jan 2017 at 10:36

4.8/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4
Cask (handpump) @ Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Magpie Eight is a Wish ].Clear medium orange yellow color with a small to average, frothy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, plastic, light hoppy - yeasty. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, plastic, medicine, pale malt, fruity malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20161011] 5-2-5-3-8
Tried from Cask on 02 Jan 2017 at 03:35

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draught @ Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Magpie Pica Twisted Wheat ].Clear medium orange yellow color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white to off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, wheat, cookie, spicy, moderate yeasty, cinnamon - clove. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, spicy, cookie, wheat - pale malt, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20161011] 5-3-6-3-12
Tried on 01 Jan 2017 at 07:41

6/10
Tried on 29 Dec 2016 at 12:43

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Bottle from Real Ale. Hazy amber brown colour with a white head. Aroma is spicy cinnamon, and malty caramel. Taste sweet and spicy. Medium body.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Dec 2016 at 14:27

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Magpie Pica Porter ].Clear dark red brown color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, sweet malt, roasted, chocolate, dark malt, sweet spice. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration, sweet spice, sweet malt, chocolate, malt bitter. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20151006] 6-3-7-3-13
Tried from Cask on 09 Dec 2016 at 11:44