Exploring the history of JW Lees Harvest Ale

JW Lees has been brewing Harvest Ale, a Barley Wine, at its brewery in Manchester, England, since 1986. The beer is only brewed once a year and is still clamoured for by beer enthusiasts around the world. In this feature, penned by Adrian Tierney-Jones, we explore the history of the beer and the home of the brewery, which has been in the same family since 1828.

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Harvest Ale - 1986 Yeast

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Harvest Ale - 1986 Yeast
Harvest Ale - 1996 vintageBrewery gate