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.
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.
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask (handpump) @ Rook and Gaskill, 12 Lawrence Street, York, North Yorkshire, England YO10 3WP.Light unclear medium to dark brown color with a average, frothy to creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, light beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, toffee, light chocolate. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a long duration, toffee, roasted, chocolate, dark malt. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. [20130122]
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Aug 2013
at 00:53
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
568ml Bottle - Dark brown with red tinges. Roasted, nutty and fruity aroma. Walnuts, cocoa, caramel and roasted malt all feature in the taste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 May 2013
at 23:41
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
568ml Bottle - Copper coloured. Raisins, earthy and dusty hops plus caramel in the aroma. Fruity and nutty taste with notes of raisins, blackberries and blackcurrant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 May 2013
at 14:20
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
568ml Bottle - Amber in colour. Oats, malt, dried apricot and earthy hops. Nutty, malty and fruity taste with peanuts, sultanas and caramel detected.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 May 2013
at 13:37
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask ale, half pint, shared with Finn at Rook and Gaskill. Deep mahogany coloured body. Lasting beige layer. Smell of earthy malts, semi-sweet. Dark caramel taste added by notes of nuts and honey leading to a malt bitter finish. A bit floury in the mouth. A malty beer that fits the winter season quite well (York, 26.01.2013).
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Mar 2013
at 05:30
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask (handpump) @ GBBF 2012, Great British Beer Festival, London Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, England W14 8UX.Clear medium yellow colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, pale malt, wet straw, earthy, vomit. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20120808]
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Feb 2013
at 09:18
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
568ml Bottle - Amber in colour. Dried apricot, biscuity malt and citrus in the aroma. Fruity, fairly bitter and slightly sweet taste with notes of apricot, sultanas, malt and earthy hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Jan 2013
at 13:59
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
568ml Bottle - Golden with a white head. Lemon, malt and a hint of dried fruit in the aroma. Lemon, tea, grapefruit and biscuity malt in the taste. Refreshing and easy to drink.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jan 2013
at 08:45
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
568ml Bottle - Copper with a foamy head. Fruity and biscuity aroma with earthy hops, caramel and dried fruit. Nutty, biscuity and slightly sweet taste with notes of chestnuts, caramel and raisins.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jan 2013
at 13:25
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
(Bottled) Pale golden beer with a thin, white head. Hop in the aroma and the taste is mostly hop but with the faintest hit of a sweet, fruity flavour. A touch flat on the tongue but otherwise pleasant enough.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jan 2013
at 12:58