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John Harvey Tavern (Harvey's Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) |  | 2 |
| Harvey's - Porter | | 1 |
| Harvey's - IPA | | 2 |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Oat Malt Stout |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Georgian Dragon | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 4 |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Tipper Ale |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Easter Brew | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Olympia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Copperwheat Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex XX Mild (or Sussex Dark Mild) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Scotch Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Jan 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime on a mild spring like sunny day, a few others in enjoying a pint and a bite to eat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | | Refreshing lighter version of Best Bitter without detracting from the Harvey's experience. |
| 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 - Sussex XX Mild (or Sussex Dark Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening return visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Disappointing for the brewery tap, but then the kil on gravity dispense was well tilted! |
| Harvey's - 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 - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit with Bear Yard a quagmire in the continuous rain. No IPA as had not cleared.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | |
| 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 |
30 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
Early doors but by no means the first customer. Good beer and friendly service, can't fault the place really.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Copperwheat Beer | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Monday afternoon, I had a chat with a couple of people who normally drink in the Hope at Carshalton and were doing a tour of Lewes today. This was the first time that I have seen Harvey's beers on keg. I have not listed the beers that were available on handpump.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 |  | Gravity dispense and fresh with plenty of condition. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | Gravity dispense. |
31 Oct 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening. Standing room only with a mass of well dressed gentlemen.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | On gravity dispense |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | On gravity dispense, new cask and quite fresh |
| Harvey's - Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2015 (HSB)
16:50 Steady trade in both bars. Impressive array of gravity Harveys.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Nice to drink it gravity served. |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening. Intesting conversation with a visiting local licensee about his wastage of 10 pints in every 18 gallon cask.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Georgian Dragon | 4.70 | | Preview pint as not on until tomorrow - served direct from the cellar on gravity |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Tipper Ale | 5.00 | | Flat - did not enjoy |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Easter Brew | 5.00 | | Served direct from the cellar on gravity. Flat - did not enjoy |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
07 Mar 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Never my favourite pub in Lewes. Considerably quieter than when I had popped my head round the door an hour earlier.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Porter | 4.80 | | Probably as good a drop of this as you'll get |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | From gravity cask |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | From gravity cask |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Scotch Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | Must be just about the last house selling this January brew |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Oat Malt Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2015 (ChrisE)
An enjoyable visit, the subjects of conversation included the theft of a picture that used to be in the Gents' toilets, the landlady's new windscreen wipers and a beer tap that for some unknown reason dispensed liquid in two directions making it necessary to fill two pints of bitter at the same time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Oat Malt Stout | 4.50 | | Dark and a bit on the sweet side. |
| 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 - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - County Town Beers Scotch Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About the John Harvey Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 3 |
| 12 |
| 9 |
| 8 |
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The pub is found in Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AN.
Sited in Bear Yard, a lane which is opposite the brewery shop and overlooking buildings on the side of the River Ouse. Long narrow pub. Main bar has 5 handpulls on the bar counter and stillage for up to 6 casks on a shelf on the bar back for Harvey's beers on gravity. Very busy and popular especially with tourists. Lots of wood in evidence. Lounge room to the left with sofas and pictures of film stars on the walls. Upstairs function room. Effectively the brewery tap.
We have visited this pub 22 times, seen 23 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: BN7 2AN