B. United International Inc. - Manchester Star 1884

The Brewery:

Producer Details:
Brewery:	J.W. Lees & Co.
Brewery Tour:	J.W. Lees Guide
Website:	www.jwlees.co.uk

In 1828, retired cotton manufacturer John Lees bought a parcel of land in Middletown Junction and decided to start a brewery.

During this time working men would drink up to 12 pints a day, women a little less, and even children were consuming beer. This was due to the fact that water was carrying diseases such as cholera. At the same time Manchester was becoming a commercial hub in the world. Due to these two conditions there was a large demand for beer in the market place at the time.

In 1876, John William Lees, the grandson of the founder, took sole control of the brewery and changed the name to J.W. Lees & Co. During this time John William Lees also was the mayor of Middletown, twice. When William, Simon, Christina and Michael Lees-Jones joined J.W. Lees in the 1990s they were the sixth generation from the founder.

For more information regarding J.W. Lees & Co. and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our J.W. Lees Guide.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:
Flavor:	At 7% ABV, this is more like a Baltic porter in strength but surprisingly light on the palate. There's no caramel malt only pale and roasted malt. It is smooth and supple in the mouth, full of chocolate notes and an understated bitterness that only reveals itself fully in the lip-smacking dry finish
Finish:	Manchester Star dries into a long, almost wine-like finish.

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