Founder's
J.W. Lees in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.39
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Breweries often used to hold back their extra special bitter for the Directors or Chairman, but we think everyone should enjoy the very best. Named in honour of John Lees, it's a colourful, well-balanced and full-bodied premium bitter, with a nutty finish. Our recipe makes use of ale and crystal malt, and Pilgrim and Golding hops. The result is a beer with nothing held back, fit for the good man himself.
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7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at Vinny & Teds, Beaconsfield old town, 09/05/2026.
Clear golden with a good sized lasting white head.
Nose is malt forward, herb, grains, biscuit, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises fruit slice, biscuit, hedgerow, straw.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced bitter ripple.
Tidy malt forward bitter.
Clear golden with a good sized lasting white head.
Nose is malt forward, herb, grains, biscuit, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises fruit slice, biscuit, hedgerow, straw.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced bitter ripple.
Tidy malt forward bitter.
Tried
on 09 May 2026
at 12:00
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half pint from cask at The Prince of Wales, St Helier, Jersey. Pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of nuts, citrus & malt. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Feb 2026
at 08:21
5.5/10
Not a bad bitter but nothing to write home about. Pint in Gullivers, Manchester.
Tried
from Cask
at
Gullivers
on 16 Dec 2025
at 15:00
6.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 10
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Founders Hall, Manchester. Darker clear golden-amber with a creamy-smooth head. Has an easy malty-bitterness infused with some fruit, and is very smooth in the palate.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Mar 2024
at 18:43
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Dark blond colour with frothy head. Has some sweetness of sultanas, something a bit juicy and tropical too.
Tried
on 14 Mar 2023
at 19:49
6/10
Tried
on 04 Sep 2022
at 12:43
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Thin beige head left a spotty cover on a pale brown body. Caramel aroma. Medium bodied, smooth with a tingle on the back. Caramel, brown sugar, jam & biscuit tastes. Decent Ale
Tried
on 19 Apr 2021
at 21:09