Brewery

Joseph Holt Brewery

Manchester, North West England, United Kingdom

Production notes

Founded: 1849

People: Phil Parkinson

Signature labels: Joseph Holt Bitter

Styles: lager, golden ale

Method: Equipped with three different sized mash tuns and three coppers, capable of brewing up to 500 barrels per day

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Heritagehistoric1849Verified
“Our iconic brewery was first established in central Manchester by Joseph Holt in 1849, just as the city was booming its way through the Industrial Revolution.”
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Award-winningInternational Brewing Awards 2024, Gold Medal - Best International Keg Lager (4.5%-6.9%), 7-time Gold Medal Winners at the International Brewing AwardsVerified
“Spin Doctor won the Gold Medal (1st place) at the 2024 International Brewing Awards, officially making it the best International Keg Lager (4.5%-6.9%) in the world.”
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“7-time Gold Medal Winners at the International Brewing Awards”
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