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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6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Bottle from real Ale Newark. Hazy golden colour with a white head. Fruit and red berry aroma taste light sweet with a mid bitter finish.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Apr 2016 at 10:50

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
On cask at Blake Hotel, Sheffield - Pale straw body, thin lacing head. Light taste, a bit grassy, some spiciness. Nose is similar, very little going on.
Tried from Cask on 15 Apr 2016 at 04:39

5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle from Real Ale, Newark. Amber colour with a thin off white head. Aroma is nutty, caramel and malts. Taste caramel fruit. Nice enough bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Apr 2016 at 14:58

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Rochdale Beer Festival 2015. Glowing copper coloured. Bitter in character, has a sweetness with a low to medium bitterness.
Tried on 03 Apr 2016 at 17:09

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Cask at the continental, Preston. Pours black with a thin tan head. Aromas of liquorice, chocolate. Taste is more of the same. Sweet finish, but light roastiness saves it.
Tried from Cask on 02 Apr 2016 at 09:59

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Cask (handpump) @ The Roebuck Inn (JDW), 9-11 St. James Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6FH. [ As Magpie Roebuck Gold ].Clear medium orange - amber yellow color with a small to average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, earthy. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average to long duration, malt - nutty bitter, pale nuts, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141013]
Tried from Cask on 24 Mar 2016 at 18:00

7.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Cask (gravity) @ Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival (2014), Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EL. [ As Magpie Muninn ].Clear dark red brown color with a small to average, frothy, good to fair lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, chocolate, soy sauce, licorice. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and moderate to heavy bitter with a long duration, licorice, roasted, chocolate, hoppy. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141011]
Tried from Cask on 28 Feb 2016 at 06:51

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (gravity) @ Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival (2014), Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EL. [ As Magpie Hop Garden IPA ].Light unclear medium orange color with a small to average, frothy, fair lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, straw - apple, pale malt, caramel, riped fruit. Flavor is moderate sweet and light moderate bitter with a average duration, pale malt, fruity, riped fruit, apple notes. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141011]
Tried from Cask on 28 Feb 2016 at 05:48

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask (gravity) @ Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival (2014), Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EL. [ As Magpie Raven Stout ].Clear dark red brown color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white to light beige head. Aroma is moderate to light heavy malty, roasted, dark roasted. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration, roasted bitter, dark malt, roasted. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141010]
Tried from Cask on 28 Feb 2016 at 05:41

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Cask (gravity) @ Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival (2014), Nottingham Castle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EL. [ As Magpie Magic Lantern ].Clear medium amber orange color with a small to average, frothy, fair lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, fruity malt, earthy, moderate hoppy. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average to long duration, earthy malt, sweet malt, fruity. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20141011]
Tried from Cask on 28 Feb 2016 at 04:24