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J.W. Lees & Co Ltd

Manchester, ENG

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Brewery description

J.W. Lees & Co Ltd is a family-run Manchester brewery founded in 1828 in Middleton, known for traditional cask ales, lager and seasonal beer. Generations of the Lees family have kept its Victorian brewhouse at the heart of the business, supplying pubs across the North West while running a substantial pub estate and championing classic British brewing with local character and enduring independence.

Featured Beers

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Winter Warmer

Moonraker Ale

J.W. Lees & Co Ltd

A strong, full-bodied ale with rich caramel malt, dark fruit, gentle roast character, moderate bitterness, and a warming finish.

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Strong Ale

Manchester Star Ale

J.W. Lees & Co Ltd

A strong dark ale inspired by historic Manchester brewing, with roasted malt, chocolate, dark fruit, liquorice, and a smooth bittersweet finish.

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Barleywine

J.W. Lees Harvest Ale (Sherry Cask)

J.W. Lees & Co Ltd

A sherry-cask-aged Harvest Ale with concentrated malt, dried fruit, nutty sherry character, oak, caramel, and warming alcohol complexity.

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Barleywine

J.W. Lees Harvest Ale (Port Cask)

J.W. Lees & Co Ltd

A rich barley wine aged in port casks, offering deep malt sweetness, raisin, plum, berry-like vinous notes, oak, and a warming finish.

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