A CASK ale which proved popular during the temperance era has been brought back to life at a Burnley brewery.

Moorhouse’s brewers have used a recipe dating back to the 19th Century to concoct an up-to-date version of Old Boss bitter.

The tipple was popular during the heyday of the temperance movement, when founder William Moorhouse produced low-strength bottled hop bitters in Burnley.

In fact, the award-winning brew was in great demand in the 1830s.

Now, Moorhouse’s staff have resurrected the brand, this time as a robust full-strength ale, at its new multi-million pound tower brewery, in Accrington Road.

Managing director David Grant said: “Old Boss was one of William Moorhouse’s most famous brews.

“As we develop monthly specials on the new modern plant, we thought it very appropriate to celebrate our heritage by bringing back this award winning brand.

“Our brewers worked on the recipe to create contemporary full strength cask ale that remained true to William Moorhouse’s original beverage.”

A straw-coloured bitter, Old Boss (4.3%) is made using German Brewers Gold hops and Maris Otter malt, which are said to deliver a subtle grassy aroma with a hint of citrus and spice, followed by slight caramel sweetness on the tastebuds leading to a long bitter finish.

The pump clip is based on the original bottle label and boasts two awards from the late 1800s.

And it will be Moorhouse's special limited edition ale for September.