Harvey's Armada Ale
Royal Oak | Borough, Central London | 25 Sep 2024 |
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Two Sawyers | Woolage Green, Kent | 11 Aug 2024 |
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Lord Nelson Inn | Brighton, East Sussex | 27 Jul 2024 |
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Elephants Head | Hook Green, Kent | 07 Jun 2024 |
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Rose & Crown | Burwash, East Sussex | 05 May 2024 |
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King & Queen | Brighton, East Sussex | 19 May 2023 |
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The Lamb | Eastbourne, East Sussex | 15 Jun 2021 |
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Rights of Man | Lewes, East Sussex | 07 Jan 2020 |
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John Harvey Tavern | Lewes, East Sussex | 07 Jan 2020 |
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The Pilot | Maidstone, Kent | 10 May 2019 |
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Arlington Arms | Eastbourne, East Sussex | 20 Apr 2019 |
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The Garland | Redhill, Surrey | 25 Aug 2018 |
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Swan Inn | Southover, East Sussex | 26 Jan 2015 |
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The Wheatsheaf | Crowborough, East Sussex | 12 Dec 2014 |
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3rd Angelfest Music and Beer Festival 2014 | Tonbridge, Kent | 01 Jun 2014 |
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The Hop Pocket | Bossingham, Kent | 15 Jan 2014 |
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The Cat's Back | Wandsworth, Greater London | 02 Dec 2013 |
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The Mitre Tavern | Brighton, East Sussex | 17 Aug 2013 |
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Victoria Hotel | Eastbourne, East Sussex | 26 Jan 2013 |
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Harvey's Brewery, The Harvey Hoppers Club Annual Meet 2012 | Lewes, East Sussex | 06 Oct 2012 |
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The Two Brewers | Hadlow, Kent | 11 Mar 2012 |
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The Hatch Inn | Colemans Hatch, East Sussex | 28 Aug 2011 |
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Cricketers Arms | Berwick Village, East Sussex | 12 Mar 2011 |
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The Alma Arms | Uckfield, East Sussex | 08 Mar 2011 |
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Hurst Arms | Eastbourne, East Sussex | 15 Sep 2010 |
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The Terminus | Eastbourne, East Sussex | 14 Nov 2008 |
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The Chambers | Folkestone, Kent | 13 Jul 2007 |
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The George | Bethersden, Kent | 21 Oct 2006 |
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Tasting Summary
These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.
Royal Oak, Borough, Central London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 25 Sep 2024 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 16 Sep 2024 | Something missing - the floral hop nose |
Philip Pirrip | | 07 Aug 2024 | Lacking the floral hop nose |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 Jul 2024 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 08 Jun 2024 | Still missing that famed floral hop nose |
Philip Pirrip | | 29 May 2024 | Disappointing, soon went flat and more sour rather than aromatic hop nose and flavours |
Philip Pirrip | | 20 May 2024 | Good floral hopping |
Wittenden | | 11 May 2024 | Suave. |
Philip Pirrip | | 07 May 2024 | None of the expected flowery hop nose and associated taste. No off flavours |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 13 Apr 2024 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 06 Apr 2024 | Smooth and as it should be |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 27 Mar 2024 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 07 Oct 2023 | I was disappointed as the expected highly hop floral nose was missing |
Philip Pirrip | | 27 Sep 2023 | The hop flavour did not come through fully |
Philip Pirrip | | 02 Sep 2023 | 4½* Everything this should be - superb hop bittering and floral aftertaste |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Jul 2023 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 21 Mar 2023 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 04 Mar 2023 | First rate - lovely subtle hoppiness |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 28 Sep 2022 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 27 Jul 2022 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 06 Jun 2022 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 27 May 2022 | Best of tonight's bunch |
Wittenden | | 14 May 2022 | SBB's suave elder brother.Oatty. |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 29 Jan 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 20 Jan 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 27 Nov 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Sep 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 25 Sep 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 Jul 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 29 May 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 27 Mar 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Jan 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 28 Nov 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 23 Oct 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Sep 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 04 Sep 2018 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 21 Jun 2018 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 09 Dec 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Jul 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 May 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Mar 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Nov 2016 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 28 Sep 2016 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 10 Aug 2016 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Mar 2014 | Ran out |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 12 Feb 2014 | Ran out |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 29 Jan 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 11 Dec 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 28 Nov 2013 | |
Edbeck | | 16 Nov 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 04 Sep 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 15 Jun 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 May 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Mar 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 16 Feb 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 30 Jan 2013 | No distinctive flavour or nose |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 03 Dec 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 29 Nov 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 27 Sep 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 26 Jul 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 22 Jun 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 01 Jun 2012 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 19 May 2012 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 08 Mar 2012 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 14 Jul 2011 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 21 May 2011 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 18 May 2010 | |
Blair | Not Tried | 14 Mar 2009 | |
Dubbel | Not Tried | 05 Dec 2008 | |
Ian | | 09 Apr 2008 | My first pint and just wonderful. I remember it being a bit more tangerine fruity, but still an excellent mid strength beer. |
Steve | Not Tried | 03 Jul 2007 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 26 Jan 2007 | |
Ian | | 29 Nov 2006 | One of my favourite pints to have. Emminently suppable and has that usual Harvey's yeast with a sweetish marmalade fruit and then dry hoppy finish. |
Ian | Not Tried | 31 Mar 2006 | |
Two Sawyers, Woolage Green, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 11 Aug 2024 | Sadly not at its best. |
Lord Nelson Inn, Brighton, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 27 Jul 2024 | Lacking a little of the floral hop nose but good condition |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 06 Feb 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 25 Nov 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 12 Oct 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 19 Aug 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 14 May 2017 | Taste was there but almost flat, rather cloying beer |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 14 Mar 2017 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 08 Oct 2016 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 11 Mar 2016 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 14 Nov 2015 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 20 May 2015 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 04 Sep 2014 | |
HSB | Not Tried | 17 Jul 2014 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 26 Mar 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 03 Dec 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 Oct 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 17 Aug 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 11 Aug 2013 | |
HSB | Not Tried | 23 Jul 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 22 May 2013 | Top notch - what the Doctor ordered |
Andrew | Not Tried | 26 Jan 2013 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 06 Oct 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 23 May 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 17 May 2012 | Not sure what to make of this brew. Was it hoppy or was it malty sweet? Concluded it was the latter |
ChrisE | | 01 Apr 2011 | |
Brian | Not Tried | 23 Nov 2008 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 03 Mar 2007 | |
Ian | | 09 Nov 2006 | Citrusy marmalade bitter and one of my favourites, I could sink pints of this stuff. |
Elephants Head, Hook Green, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 07 Jun 2024 | Superb. |
Martin the Mildman | Not Tried | 27 Jun 2009 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 26 Dec 2006 | |
Rose & Crown, Burwash, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | | 05 May 2024 | Always a treat to see 'grown up Harveys'.Solid,responsable beer. |
Wittenden | | 03 Dec 2023 | Grown up Harvey's.Bitter orange.Yum. |
King & Queen, Brighton, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 19 May 2023 | |
The Lamb, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 15 Jun 2021 | |
Jack William | Not Tried | 16 Mar 2020 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 02 Mar 2020 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 20 Apr 2019 | |
Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 20 Apr 2019 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 15 Sep 2010 | |
Rights of Man, Lewes, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 07 Jan 2020 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 17 Oct 2017 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 24 May 2015 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 14 Mar 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 12 Feb 2013 | |
John Harvey Tavern, Lewes, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 07 Jan 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 12 Oct 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 12 Oct 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 31 Oct 2016 | |
HSB | Not Tried | 20 Aug 2015 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 05 Mar 2015 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 20 Sep 2014 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 05 Apr 2014 | |
Eddie | | 02 Nov 2012 | Very dry and bursting with hops, quite hazy but does not distract from the taste and quality of the ale.
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Pedro | Not Tried | 09 Apr 2012 | |
thebrewingman | Not Tried | 10 Dec 2011 | |
Andrew | | 14 Nov 2008 | Zesty apple. A bit tight |
The Pilot, Maidstone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 10 May 2019 | |
Tobes | | 26 Sep 2015 | |
Tobes | Not Tried | 11 Jul 2015 | |
Dosser | | 03 Apr 2015 | Much better than I expected after disappointing pints in the past here |
Archie14 | Not Tried | 12 Apr 2014 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 07 Dec 2013 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 25 Oct 2013 | |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 22 Sep 2013 | |
Tobes | Not Tried | 10 Aug 2013 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 30 Mar 2013 | |
Alenomore | | 31 Dec 2012 | Very refreshing. |
Alenomore | | 28 Dec 2012 | |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 26 Dec 2012 | |
Alenomore | | 15 Dec 2012 | Spot on. |
Alenomore | | 14 Dec 2012 | |
Alenomore | | 09 Dec 2012 | In tip top condition. Went down well with the Roast Lamb. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 01 Dec 2012 | |
Alenomore | | 01 Dec 2012 | Top condition. |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 03 Nov 2012 | |
Alenomore | | 28 Oct 2012 | |
Alenomore | | 20 Oct 2012 | |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 14 Oct 2012 | |
Eddie | Not Tried | 26 Sep 2012 | |
Pedro | | 17 Jun 2012 | |
Pedro | | 24 May 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 07 Apr 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 13 Mar 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 04 Mar 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 19 Feb 2012 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 10 Feb 2012 | |
Alenomore | | 29 Dec 2011 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 23 Dec 2011 | |
Alenomore | | 27 Nov 2011 | Excellent. |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 25 Nov 2011 | |
Alenomore | | 19 Nov 2011 | On top form. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 26 Oct 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 23 Oct 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 06 Oct 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 16 Sep 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 16 Jul 2011 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 03 Jun 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 26 May 2011 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 19 May 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 14 Apr 2011 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 25 Feb 2011 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 16 Oct 2010 | |
Alenomore | | 03 Oct 2010 | Very tasty. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 17 Sep 2010 | |
Pedro | | 27 May 2010 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 11 Apr 2010 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 13 Feb 2010 | |
ChrisE | | 13 Feb 2010 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 06 Jan 2010 | |
Ian | Not Tried | 16 Sep 2009 | |
Pedro | Not Tried | 20 Aug 2009 | |
Andrew | | 17 Apr 2009 | Green apple taste. |
Ian | | 14 Feb 2009 | OK, lacked a little condition and flavour. Some tangerine fruit |
Ian | | 04 Sep 2008 | Intensely drinkable, tangerine is still there along with the Harvey's yeast. Good hop on finish. A little harder in the mouth than I remember. Bit watery to be honest. |
Ian | Not Tried | 09 Dec 2006 | |
Andrew | | 12 Aug 2005 | Marmalade coloured bitter with a full flavour and hints of apple and orange peel and that distinctive Harvey's yeast taste |
Ian | | 12 Aug 2005 | Orange colour with little white head. Nice though with Harveys yeasty nose with apple and orange peel. Good hops |
Ian | | 19 Mar 2005 | Dark gold in colour. Light fruit and malt in mouth with Harvey's yeasty nose. Very pleasant and refreshing beer with a fruity spicy hop finish |
Arlington Arms, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 20 Apr 2019 | |
The Garland, Redhill, Surrey
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 25 Aug 2018 | Past its best or first out for a while |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 22 Feb 2018 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 24 Feb 2015 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 14 Dec 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 29 Aug 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 06 Nov 2012 | |
Martin the Mildman | | 12 Jul 2012 | Bitter but also with good malt character and the characteristic yeasty flavour. My score 15/20. |
Steve | Not Tried | 08 Nov 2006 | |
Swan Inn, Southover, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 26 Jan 2015 | |
The Wheatsheaf, Crowborough, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | | 12 Dec 2014 | |
3rd Angelfest Music and Beer Festival 2014, Tonbridge, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | | 01 Jun 2014 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 31 May 2014 | |
The Hop Pocket, Bossingham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Mick | | 15 Jan 2014 | Good malty strong bitter, very drinkable. |
The Cat's Back, Wandsworth, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 02 Dec 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 06 May 2012 | |
The Mitre Tavern, Brighton, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 17 Aug 2013 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 26 Jan 2013 | |
Victoria Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Dosser | | 26 Jan 2013 | Ok only |
Harvey's Brewery, The Harvey Hoppers Club Annual Meet 2012, Lewes, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 06 Oct 2012 | |
The Two Brewers, Hadlow, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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oz11 | Not Tried | 11 Mar 2012 | |
oz11 | Not Tried | 29 Jan 2012 | |
oz11 | | 08 Jan 2012 | New barrel put on earlier in the day. Only a slight haze prevented a 5* rating. |
oz11 | Not Tried | 11 Dec 2011 | |
oz11 | | 27 Nov 2011 | A long time since Armada has been available here, very nice drop. |
Pedro | Not Tried | 26 Feb 2011 | |
The Hatch Inn, Colemans Hatch, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 28 Aug 2011 | |
Cricketers Arms, Berwick Village, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | | 12 Mar 2011 | Apples followed by citrus hops.A wonderful grown up beer. |
Martin the Mildman | | 19 Aug 2009 | Golden in colour, bursting with citrus flavours and the traditional Harvey's malty, yeasty taste. My score 16/20. |
The Alma Arms, Uckfield, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 08 Mar 2011 | |
Hurst Arms, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 15 Sep 2010 | |
The Terminus, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 14 Nov 2008 | |
Ian | | 14 Nov 2008 | Harvey's yeast aroma. Slightly less tangerine than some pints of this I've had, but still good. We were both impressed with how the barman pulled beer off before serving us. |
The Chambers, Folkestone, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian | | 13 Jul 2007 | At a mear £2 a pint this was a complete bargain. First pint disappeared in 5 mins. And the second pint lasted 10 mins. Great Harvey's yeast on end. Not quite as tangeriney as I would like. |
The George, Bethersden, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian | | 21 Oct 2006 | One of my favourite Harvey's beers. I love the mix of Harvey's yeast with the marmalade fruit and dry hop finish. Excellent. |
4.50% ABV.
A premium bitter, born from the bottled ale of the same name. Brewed to an original gravity of 1044° -1048° , this golden bitter is ‘dry hopped’ in cask to produce a dry, bitter palate and a splendid aroma of hops. It was awarded Second Prize at CAMRA’s Great British Beer Festival in 1992.
We have tried this beer 68 times.
We have given this beer an average score of to .
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