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
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Hand pulled pint in a Spoons at lunchtime on 12th February 2025. Nice looking beer, bright amber body, off white crust. Fruity and fairly sweet, leaning towards citrussy, but orchard fruits also in the bowl. Liked it.

Tried from Cask at Thomas Botfield on 12 Feb 2025 at 14:30


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Cask up the White Lady. Pours clear golden with a bubbly off-white head. Aromas of light caramel and faint spice. Taste uis malty, some red fruit. Light sweet finish.

Tried from Draft at White Lady (JDW) on 03 Feb 2025 at 20:10


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

Half pint from the cask at the Barrel Drop, Nottingham. Pours dark brown with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of cherry and roasted malt. Medium body. Sweet finish. Very enjoyable

Tried from Cask on 24 Jan 2025 at 09:22


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

Sample courtesy of Grumbo via danlo, cheers! Aroma of green apple, hints of funk, citrus and a bit of wood. Taste is a touch sour and very dry. A bit of a watery finish.

Tried on 12 Jan 2025 at 09:36


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Cask handpull at The County Hotel JDW Ashford. Some pale malt character some dryness om the finish. Nice enough beer. Some strength to it. Some nice dryness on the finish. Good condition and temperature

Tried from Cask on 11 Jan 2025 at 12:30


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at the Ipswich Beer Festival. Aroma of orange, stone fruit, citric, yeasty and tropical fruit. Did not really follow through. Was a bit thin.

Tried from Cask on 05 Jan 2025 at 14:54


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at The Wellington, Birmingham. Clear amber with decent off white head and good retention. Malt and citric noted hop led beer with a touch of bread, spice, floral resin. Semi-drying, mid-bodied. OK.

Tried from Cask on 02 Jan 2025 at 03:07


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask at the joiners inn Lincoln. Pale yellow to gold colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are citrus sweet. Light thin body.

Tried from Cask on 28 Dec 2024 at 14:41


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 07 Dec 2024 at 16:06


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6


Cask (gravity) @ 36th Pigs Ear Beer and Cider Festival 2019 - Day 1 at 🇬🇧 The Round Chapel in Hackney, London, England.

[ As Magpie Ten For A Time Of Joyous Bliss ].
ABV: 4.7%. Clear medium red amber colour with a small to average, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, hay, caramel, sweet malt, moderate yeasty, UK yeast. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, pale malt, hay, sweet malt, caramel, UK yeast. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20191203]
6-3-5-3-12

Tried from Cask on 21 Nov 2024 at 10:34