Tasting Notes
First brewed in 1950, our malty award-winning Moonraker is dedicated to a local legend. The story goes that farmers close to the JW Lees brewery once fell into a pond, attempting to rake out a reflection of the moon they mistook for a truckle of fine Lancashire cheese. This strong ale should be handled with care, but its fruity aroma and rich, sweet flavour are now the stuff of legends too.
style |
Strong Ale |
hops |
Celeia |
see |
Ebony |
smell |
Rich, Warming |
taste |
Fruity, Liquorice |
bitter |
4.5/5 |
sweet |
4/5 |
Alcohol By Volume:
6.5% (Cask & Bottle)
Style:
Strong Ale
Also Available:
500ml Bottles
Available:
All year
Best enjoyed in:
JW Lees Grip Glass
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