Magpie Brewery
Microbrewery
in Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Barrel Drop
Established in 2006
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.
BlackHaddock (17491) reviewed JPA (aka Jay PA) from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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.
allmyvinyl (21224) reviewed JPA (aka Jay PA) from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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.
jerseyislandbeer (5992) reviewed Cherry Raven from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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
ITFCfan (3745) reviewed Nottingham Dry Cider from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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.
Harrisoni (26309) reviewed JPA (aka Jay PA) from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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
ITFCfan (3745) reviewed Current Trend from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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.
dragnet101 (5184) reviewed Trailhound from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
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.
Mr_Pink_152 (17449) reviewed Bale Of Sunshine from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
fonefan (85107) ticked Green Hopped Hoppily Ever After from Magpie Brewery 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
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]
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