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In 2019 JW Lees will release a series of beers that pay homage to some of the greatest bands to have shaped the Manchester and UK music scene. The limited-edition beers will be released in two-month cycles, starting in January with One Day Like This, a 3.8% session pale ale.
Michael Lees-Jones, Head Brewer, said: “We’ve released details today about our 2019 Seasonal Ales. Beers inspired by the music of Manchester, after all two of Manchester’s greatest exports are music and beer. Our 2018 range was inspired by the pioneers and innovators of Manchester, this was a huge success, so we looked back to Manchester for new inspiration in 2019.
“We’ve enjoyed experimenting with more hops through our microbrewery, and we’ll be showcasing some of these new combinations. We’re using tried and tested hops and malts plus some new ones, it’s going to be another push forward in interesting and exciting beer.”
The JW Lees portfolio of beer includes a broad range; core beers, collaborations (with Professor Brian Cox and Marco Pierre White), seasonal ales and the experimental The Boilerhouse beers.
About the 2019 Seasonal Ales
About JW Lees Seasonal Ales 2019
A series of beers inspired by the music of Manchester. The range is a homage to the songs and bands created in Manchester over many decades.
One Day Like This: Jan & Feb
Ingredients: Lager malt; Pioneer, Jester
ABV: 3.8%
Style: Pale Ale
Bitter: 4
Sweet: 2
To See: Straw
To Smell: Grapefruit, Tropical
To Taste: Crisp, Refreshing
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star: Mar & Apr
Ingredients: Ale Malt, Crystal Rye; Phoenix, Bramling Cross
ABV: 4.1%
Style: Bitter Ale
Bitter: 3.5
Sweet: 3
To See: Auburn
To Smell: Fruity, Currants
To Taste: Full Bodied, Spicy, Bitter
Not Nineteen Forever: May & Jun
Ingredients: Ale Malt, Crystal; *New hop variety (TBC)
ABV: 4.3%
Style: Amber Ale
Bitter: 4.5
Sweet: 2
To See: Amber
To Smell: Spicy, Fruity
To Taste: Biscuit, Caramel
Ever Fallen in Love: Jul & Aug
Ingredients: Ale Malt, CaraGold; Celeia, Summit, Mandarina Bavaria
ABV: 3.9%
Style: Pale Ale
Bitter: 4
Sweet: 2
To See: Gold
To Smell: Hoppy, Fresh,
To Taste: Tropical, Pink Grapefruit,
True Faith: Sep, Oct & Nov
Ingredients: Ale Malt, Munich, Chocolate; Goldings
ABV: 4.2
Style: Dark Ale
Bitter: 4.5
Sweet: 3
To See: Chestnut
To Smell: Malt, Floral
To Taste: Caramel, Chocolate, Creamy