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Small-batch experimental brews

In a quiet corner of our brewery yard, up a small, clanky metal staircase, is an unassuming green door. Behind it once stood the boiler, now redundant and removed, the steam ceased to billow above the old boiler house. Until now. With the void created by the removal of the boiler tank, we gained space for a different kind of tank and, above all, a space to think. A thirst for experimentation is part of our DNA: lagers in the 50s, Moonraker in the 60s, Harvest Ale in the 80s, and any number of seasonal ales and collaborations more recently. Today, behind that small green door is where we brew our small batch beers. It’s a place to foster that spirit of innovation and to explore distinctive, challenging new beers—brewing them with integrity in just the right amounts. We’re on a mission to experiment with new styles and varieties of beers, but with nearly 200 years of brewing history behind us. This is the next chapter of Greengate Brewery’s story. And when we talk of this initiative, this innovation, it will simply be known as The Boilerhouse.

THE BOILERHOUSE BEERS

The Boilerhouse is where we brew our small batch beers. It’s a place to foster a spirit of innovation that has always run deep within our DNA. We’re on a mission to explore distinctive, challenging new beers – brewing them with integrity in just the right amounts – with nearly two centuries of brewing heritage behind us.

Untappd The Boilerhouse Beers

Export Ale by J.W. Lees & Co. at Cloudwater London

Sweet grain and cereal malts, caramel, bread, fudge, sweet, floral notes. Clear, dark gold, big, creamy, white head. Light bitter. Bittersweet grain and cereal malts, molasses, bread, floral notes, straw, soft carb, full bod. Very nice, well-balanced.

Adrian Bracher

Rhubarb & Custard Lactose IPA by J.W. Lees & Co. at Novotel Manchester

Malty, creamy, custard with hint of rhubarb

Magdalena Jenner Stepaniak

Does Nessie Like Haggis? by J.W. Lees & Co. at Wigan Central

A stiff beer, got the bang but drinks well with a hoppy edge. Blended well given the abv

Quinten Taylor

Forest Trail by J.W. Lees & Co. at The Huntsman Inn

That's a solid session pale. Very nicely balanced. Good hoppy bite but again it's not going to destroy you, supp & enjoy

Greg Henderson

Hop Tribe by J.W. Lees & Co. at Sureshot Taproom

Oh my goodness, this drink is bursting with apricot, berry, and passionfruit flavour! It’s so juicy and smooth, it’s like a burst of tropical sunshine in every sip. And the hops are bold and fruity, giving it a nice kick.

David Eyke
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