Tasting Notes
Manchester helped drive the Industrial Revolution and shape the modern world. That spirit of innovation, enterprise and collaboration was given a symbol - the worker bee. We've celebrated the plucky bee, and the wisdom and effort of our citizens, by creating a golden-coloured beer with a creamy head and a big heart.
style |
Golden Ale |
see |
Golden Ale |
smell |
Citrus, Tropical, Fruit |
taste |
Moreish, Tropical |
bitter |
4/5 |
sweet |
2/5 |
Alcohol By Volume:
4.5%
Style:
Golden Ale
Available:
All year
Best enjoyed in:
JW Lees Grip Glass
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