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The Garland (Harvey's Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Kiss | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Wild Hop | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | | 2 |
| Harvey's - IPA |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Olympia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Wild Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Forward's Choice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Pells Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Jan 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet footfall for our early afternoon visit but this permitted me a good view of all 8 Harvey's cask ales on. Joined by 2 fellow CAMRA members from south-east London and it was their first visit and for me, now my third since early November 2024. A warm welcome from the governor and prompt service and two of us took up a bread roll each that was on display and with various fillings such as beef with pickle and cheese with onion for a very reasonable £2.50 per roll.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Kiss | 4.80 | | Came with very good head and lacing and kept it throughout my half. My first sampling of this Sussex seasonal ale. With the name Kiss, Harvey's call it a Valentine beer and golden in colour. Kiss was first brewed in 1999. The first hit was of ginger. A very hoppy and slightly fruited mouthfeel. It had a very pleasantly dry bitter aftertaste lingering and very moreish. It is the only beer that Harvey's produces using oats in the mash according to their tasting notes. |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 7.50 | | With a name like this I expected something very sweet and sickly but not in the least and so pleasantly surprised. Good head and lacing on this dark barley wine with just a hint of sweetness alongside the spices in the first hit. A dryish and fruity mouthfeel with just a gently sweet spiciness lingering. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Forward's Choice | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Pells Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy for early afternoon but prompt, friendly service and 8 different Harvey's on. Only some 5 minutes' walk from the centre of town. My 2nd visit having first visited 3 weeks before. For the two on the outing with me, it was their first visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Good head and lacing. A sweet and dry first hit and oozing with hoppiness. It had a dry, moreish finish to it. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Forward's Choice | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Pells Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Not busy for my early afternoon visit when first arrived but soon started to fill up. Superb range of 8 Harvey's on. My first visit and was recommended to this fine old pub. I was not disappointed with a half of the seasonal ale, Bonfire Boy. Friendly and prompt service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | 5.80 | | Superb long-lasting head and lacing in this powerfully strong, dark and smokey ale. A malty and slightly sweet mouthfeel with a lingeringly dry, smokey aftertaste. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Forward's Choice | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Despite the former superb atmosphere of this pub now consigned to the history books the beer quality was very good on a late afternoon fairly busy visit. I didn't make a note of the other beers on offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
20 Oct 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and busy around the bar area and seating, we found a free table unfortunately by a noisy gaming machine with a chap using it. My last visit here was over 15 years ago at least, alas it's lost its homely comfortable atmosphere with said games machines dotted about plus the loss of the two divided bar areas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | As expected flavours however served far too cold and lacking body and condition |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. I wondered if there was a new regime running the pub since my last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | I had seen the Guv pulling this line through just before I ordered so suspect a new cask was on |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Past its best or first out for a while |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Wild Hop | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2018 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon visit, the pub was fairly quiet and welcoming. Just time for one pint between trains.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
24 Feb 2015 (ChrisE)
A crowd of twelve of us rushed here after a long flight from Marrakech to Gatwick, Harveys as good as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Kiss | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Plenty of custom here, early on a Saturday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Wild Hop | 3.70 | | Very pale in colour. Full-on, English hop flavours. |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 7.50 | | Amber/brown. A bit cloudy. Very sweet. Near to end of barrel I think, should be better than this. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Let's see where the 405 bus from West Croydon ends up! A TfL London Bus going half way to France.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Cloying |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | | Something wrong - over yeasted. Not right |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Wild Hop | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Garland
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 22 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6PP.
Street corner local in Brighton Road, just over 5 minutes walk from the railway station along a sort of ring road. Central bar with a couple of drinking areas. 8 handpumps can dispense from the full range of Harvey's permanent and seasonal ales although, these days, it is less likely they will always all be available.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 22 different beers and tried 12 of them.
Postcode: RH1 6PP