J.W. Lees - Moonraker (Cask)

J.W. Lees - Moonraker (Cask)
Brewed byJ.W. Lees (Middleton, Manchester)
ABV6.5 %
Tasting notesFamous rich, sweet and dark red ale with fruity dry finish
Master tasting notes and other info
It's theer mon rake it eawt' the farm workers cried as they vainly tried to rake the moon's reflection from the stream on Jumbo Farm. Middletonians have long been called moonrakers and have enjoyed J.W.Lees Moonraker strong ale for many years.

Recommendations

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