From traditional cask ales to drinks with more modern profiles, every beer we make is brewed with the Joseph Holt dedication to craft and quality.
Fresh and fruity, Chorlton Pale Ale is a signature blonde beer first brewed overlooking Chorlton’s tree-lined village green. Bright, crisp and with zesty notes zinging through, this is a highly sessionable ale served from the cask at 4.0% ABV.
Brewed with American and New Zealand hops, you’ll notice a quirky twang of bitterness and grassy hops that develop into a long, dry finish. Chock-a-block with character, Chorlton Pale Ale is the independent’s favourite.
Deep clear amber. Full white head. Big bitterness. The original Holt’s Bitter is what we’re built on. A true icon, English beer and Manchester Bitter.
Much like our northern roots, this cask bitter is full of character with light caramel and malty notes that develop into a solid base with punchy, earthy hops. Biting bitterness from the carefully selected English hops is balanced out by the best English pale ale malt and a gentle carbonation to leave a silky-smooth finish.
Quenchingly good, this is a proper bitter beer.
You won’t find any nonsense here; our IPA is a proper IPA. And in cask too, the way it should be.
Standing for India Pale Ale, the Joseph Holt IPA is brewed with pale malts which makes for a light, very pale beer. It also packs some very punchy hop flavours thanks to our use of whole leaf aroma hops, lending this sessionable beer a citrussy aroma and fresh taste.
Distinctively Holts, this IPA pays tribute to the traditional way.
Rich, roasted and creamy, our Mild is an unpretentious ale that has traversed time and is still going strong. It may be on the beer endangered list, but Joseph Holt is still well and truly flying the Mild flag. And for good reason.
Dark in colour and silky smooth in texture, this famous northern drink offers a full and roasted flavour. With an unassuming low 3.2% ABV our dark Mild packs plenty of flavour thanks to the use of black and crystal malts with English cone hops, giving a good amount of bitterness alongside a drop of sweetness with caramel and slight coffee notes – it’s no wonder it was so popular with miners after a hard day’s graft.
Set your sights on this rare brew.
Light, refreshing and beautifully balanced, Two Hoots is a golden ale savoured and favoured by the wise. At 4.2% ABV, it’s an easy-drinking beer suitable for a session in the pub.
Two Hoots is brewed with pale ale and lager malts with a generous helping of cascade whole hops, a favourite of the craft breweries in the US. The result sweeps you in to an invigorating, bright ale with a citrusy aroma and delicate fruit characteristics. Smooth on the palate, this ale won’t be ruffling any feathers.
A great golden beer that brings great wisdom all year round.
Big, juicy and extravagant. What else would you expect from an American IPA?
Brewed with American hops and bursting with flavour, take a trip to the New World with fresh hoppy aromas and bountiful notes of tropical pineapple and grapefruit. This sprightly citrus hit develops into a crisp, smooth IPA for you to earn your stars and stripes with.
Packed full of roasted malt and pitch black to the eye, Joseph Holt’s Black is an indulgent drop without being too heavy.
This comforting dark ale is rich in flavour boasting chocolate notes with a slight nutty finish. Black is finished off with a balanced bitterness and creamy head. Moreish and real smooth. Don’t just take our word for how good it is though – Black won a gold medal at the 2015 International Brewing Awards making it officially one of the best dark ales in the world.
Black is also vegan friendly.
Easy-drinking and highly sessionable, this Citrus Pale Ale brings a touch of the tropics up north. With hoppy notes and a good deal of bitterness, Northern Hop is a characterful and crisp golden ale that takes a chunk of our pale ale past and marries it perfectly with a citrussy modern-day flavour.
The newest beer in our keg range, Northern Hop is brewed with two well-paired hop varieties – Hallertau Blanc and Bravo – giving a gentle, floral aroma and refreshingly good finish. A solid ale for any occasion.
Northern Hop has a lightly carbonated body making it, in our centuries’ old wisdom, a top selection for both real ale and lager drinkers. Take a hop up north and see what you think.
Northern Hop is vegan friendly.
With a creamy white head, silky body and an enticing amber colour, this one is all in the name – Smooooth.
This copper ale has a roasted malt aroma and packs full bitterness on the palate, all complemented by a lengthy, dry finish. At 3.8% ABV, Smooth is one to indulge in with your mates over a nice, little pub session.
Smooth by name, smooth by nature. Smooth is also vegan friendly.
Built on our proud industrial roots, Trailblazer is a superior stout brewed with 173years of experience behind it.
Silky smooth, rich and satisfying, you’ll be first captured by the surging body leading the way into a full, tight, creamy head that follows you down the glass. Distinct roasted barley creates a smoky, dark roast coffee aroma with hints of treacle, liquorice and nutty notes.
Full without being heavy, the velvety body develops into deep, characterful flavours of dark chocolate and malt, fully complimented by a striking balance of bitterness and sweetness with a fine, dry finish. Trailblazer is a refreshing and distinguished session stout served chilled from the bar with nitrogen for an extra smooth mouthfeel.
Trailblazer took a silver medal at the 2021 International Brewing Awards – a pioneering black and white northern stout as described by real pioneering stout drinkers. Trailblazer Stout is vegan friendly.
Brewed with Slovenian whole hops to give a slightly floral aroma, Crystal Gold is a continental style lager specially chilled for three weeks for a super crisp, fresh taste.
Pouring a bright golden colour, Crystal Gold is a delicate and clean lager, smooth in texture with a touch of sweetness to finish. Light and refreshing, this easy-drinker will perk you right up. Crystal Gold is also vegan friendly.
Crystal clear and with a pure white head, our Crystal lager is light, fresh and easy.
Brewed with quality choice lager malts and Styrian Golding hops, this pale lager delivers floral notes and a mildly malty, crisp taste with a long clean finish. At 3.8% ABV, this is a true session lager any time of the day, any time of the year.
Crystal was the first of our lagers to win a gold medal at the International Brewing Awards in 2011, making it officially one of the best in the world. Crystal Lager is also vegan friendly.
Pouring golden and clear with a crisp, sparkling head, Diamond is a refreshing premium lager. Using first-class ingredients and cold-conditioned for 21 days, this lager is light and malty with a touch of sweetness which combines with a welcome hoppy bitterness. The result is a gold standard, full flavoured beer to be drunk as an early afternoon appetiser or late evening finisher.
Diamond is embedded in lager folklore having been officially crowned the best premium lager in the world twice at the International Brewing Awards in 2013 and 2017. Diamond lager is also vegan friendly.
A refreshingly different spin on lager. No propaganda here. Spin Doctor is a clean tasting, golden amber thirst quencher.
Take in the hoppy, tropical aroma from the Ella and Summer Australian hops and you can forget about Chorlton Green, you’ll be well on your way to Bondi Beach and Byron Bay. The delightful herbal notes blend perfectly with the balanced melon and peach characteristics of the Summer hops.
At 4.8% ABV, it’s a premium indie lager you’ll be jive talking to. Spin Doctor is also vegan friendly.
1849 – an iconic year for the brewing industry and now an iconic beer.
Joseph Holt’s 1849 is a dark, tempting best bitter brewed with a complex blend of choice malts and Golding hops. You’ll get an earthy, malty aroma that pours into a mahogany-amber ale. The body is refreshingly smooth with a slight nutty, toasted taste.
Winning a silver medal at the International Brewing Awards, this one’s got pedigree. It’s also vegan friendly.
Brewed with Slovenian whole hops to give a slightly floral aroma, Crystal Gold is a continental style lager specially chilled for three weeks for a super crisp, fresh taste.
Pouring a bright golden colour, Crystal Gold is a delicate and clean lager, smooth in texture with a touch of sweetness to finish. Light and refreshing, this easy-drinker will perk you right up. Crystal Gold is also vegan friendly.
Pouring golden and clear with a crisp, sparkling head, Diamond is a refreshing premium lager. Using first-class ingredients and cold-conditioned for 21 days, this lager is light and malty with a touch of sweetness which combines with a welcome hoppy bitterness. The result is a gold standard, full flavoured beer to be drunk as an early afternoon appetiser or late evening finisher.
Diamond is embedded in lager folklore having been officially crowned the best premium lager in the world twice at the International Brewing Awards in 2013 and 2017. Diamond lager is also vegan friendly.
Pouring a deep, golden colour with wafts of sweet honey, Humdinger is a multi-award winning speciality ale. The enticing scent comes from the Mexican aroma honey which comes through in subtle undertones and balances impeccably with the traditional bitter notes and malt.
Humdinger first came to life after winning a top brewing competition in 2004. Full of character and flavour, the use of fine English malt and citrus whole hops lead to a well-rounded, lightly hopped and satisfyingly refreshing ale. It’s lightly carbonated, smooth and brewed at 4.1%, making it an ideal choice for a laid-back evening or day session.
A Humdinger indeed.
Chestnut brown in colour and with a nutty taste to boot, our Manchester Brown Ale is a smooth drinking taste of the North West voted Bronze by the World’s Best Beer judges.
The unique blend of roasted malt paired with a hint of molasses gives this ale an easy feel to it with caramel and burnt sugar notes drawing you in and transcending into the body.
This refreshing drop has plenty of malty flavour and a soft, subtle finish and at 3.8% ABV, it goes down very easily. Ideal for a nice dark ale session.
Combine a drop of pure Canadian maple syrup and dash of hoppy goodness and the result is a gloriously crafty golden ale - Maple Gold. The use of maple syrup and cascade hops give a sweet aroma with a light citrus twang that leads into a smooth, well-hopped and crisp drink. A soft carbonation paired with full flavour makes Maple Gold an easy-drinking, award-winning ale which is vegan friendly.
Maple Gold pours a clear golden colour and at 4.3% ABV, it’s the lighter cousin of Maple Moon.
With malty and hoppy notes alongside a subtle hint of maple syrup, Maple Moon is a superbly balanced premium bitter.
This full-bodied copper coloured ale is brewed with choice ale amber malts, cascade hops and Canadian maple syrup. The result is a fruity, slightly sweet beer with a balanced bitterness and firm base of maltiness.
A staple in the Holt’s bottled range, Maple Moon is a vegan-friendly serial award winner on the international stage.
2021 Gold Medal Winner at the International Brewing Awards.
Brewed to the same recipe for over 100 years, Sixex is a dark and delicious strong ale with reams of rich, malty flavour.
Sixex pours a tempting dark mahogany with illuminating ruby highlights and a full, creamy head. With wafts of toasted malts and fruitcake, the use of rich crystal and dark malts lead to a distinct roasted flavour with hints of chocolate, toasted sugars and coffee.
This strong ale is a divine choice for the autumn and winter months - if you’ve got a cosy fire and comfy armchair at your disposal, you’re on to a winner. A consistent winner of top awards, Sixex is a true legend and it’s also vegan friendly.
Light, refreshing and beautifully balanced, Two Hoots is a golden ale savoured and favoured by the wise. At 4.2% ABV, it’s an easy-drinking beer suitable for a session in the pub.
Two Hoots is brewed with pale ale and lager malts with a generous helping of cascade whole hops, a favourite of the craft breweries in the US. The result sweeps you in to an invigorating, bright ale with a citrusy aroma and delicate fruit characteristics. Smooth on the palate, this ale won’t be ruffling any feathers.
A great golden beer that brings great wisdom all year round.
Joseph Holt Beers are available to enjoy at pubs across the region and in the comfort of your own home thanks to our online beer shop.
