Woods Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Craven Arms,
Shropshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Plough Inn
- Out of business
Established in 1980
Closed in 2022
Contact
Description
Brewing ceased in April 2022. A Shropshire brewery has shut due to "unfavourable trading conditions".
The Wood Brewery was founded by Edward Wood, his brother and his father in the outbuildings of the Plough Inn in Wistanstow, Shropshire in 1980. Wood’s was one of the founding members of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and a firm supporter of CAMRA. At a time when there was a surge of keg beer companies flooding the market and threatening the existence of traditional English ale, Wood’s championed the traditionally brewed product and ensured it remained a firm favourite in the county.
Wood’s has been at the forefront of Shropshire brewing since then and continues to be after it was taken over by new owners in 2018. The new owners have worked with the existing team to make a range of impactful and progressive changes to the brewing process and quality control, to ensure that Wood’s beer is of the highest possible quality. By continuing to make consistent and innovative products, the brewery can remain successful in an increasingly crowded market place.
The Wood Brewery was founded by Edward Wood, his brother and his father in the outbuildings of the Plough Inn in Wistanstow, Shropshire in 1980. Wood’s was one of the founding members of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and a firm supporter of CAMRA. At a time when there was a surge of keg beer companies flooding the market and threatening the existence of traditional English ale, Wood’s championed the traditionally brewed product and ensured it remained a firm favourite in the county.
Wood’s has been at the forefront of Shropshire brewing since then and continues to be after it was taken over by new owners in 2018. The new owners have worked with the existing team to make a range of impactful and progressive changes to the brewing process and quality control, to ensure that Wood’s beer is of the highest possible quality. By continuing to make consistent and innovative products, the brewery can remain successful in an increasingly crowded market place.
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Pint at the Gate House JDW. Medium creamy white head. Hazy golden pour. Nice bitterness
Tried
on 19 May 2019
at 16:17
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Hand-pulled cask pint on 11th May 2019, in The Coach & Horses, Shrewsbury. Reminded me of the old 'Hoegaarden' before it changed. This had the same milkiness in it's cloudy body and a white crown. The aroma and taste full of coriander, orange peel and a trace of cloves. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 May 2019
at 14:31
4.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Keg, half-pint on 9th April 2019, in the brewery owned Crown & Anchor, Shifnal. Fizzy Pale Ale with a Lager look, bright and clear golden body, weak and fast fading white head. Aroma and taste of a Lemonade shandy made with cooking bitter. Citrus leanings, but not something I would try again.
Tried
on 09 Apr 2019
at 23:14
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask pint in the brewery owned Crown & Anchor in Shifnal on 9th April 2019. Smooth creamy head with lacing on a clear amber body. Dull citrus aroma and taste, all a bit underwhelming and bland really, late lemon flavoured finish but disappointing for a seasonal or one off brew.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Apr 2019
at 23:10
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Hazy gold. Small white. Nonlasting. Mild fruity nose, apple and a bit of dust. Mild sweetness, slight honey, mild bitterness. Lighter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Mar 2019
at 14:00
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4
11/2/2019. Bottle from Tuffins Supermarket, Craven Arms. Poured golden with a white head. Aroma of malt, grain and sweet bread. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Medium body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation. Didn't wow me.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:41
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
11/2/2019. Bottle from Tuffins Supermarket, Craven Arms. Poured golden with a white head. Aroma of malt, hops, bread and light fruit. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:38
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are grain, malt, bread, hops and has a sweet malty finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:30
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and light hoppy. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 110219
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:29
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bottle from Tuffins, Craven Arms. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, bread, malt and hops. Sweet malty bready finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:25