Ouse Booze 25th Aniversary
(Batch of Ouse Booze)
Harvey's in Lewes, East Sussex, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Special|
Score
6.74
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On the 12th October 2000, the River Ouse flooded Lewes. Before staff were evacuated, the day's half completed brews were combined and left to ferment while the river raged beneath.
'Ouse Booze' was later bottled and sold in aid of the Flood Appeal.
The Newhaven Dieppe ferry had reported our casks floating out to sea.
25 years on, this replica brew recalls these events. Brewed using the same techniques, malt, and hops sourced from the original growers, the beer is smooth and full bodied, with a gentle sweetness and abundant hop character.
'Ouse Booze' was later bottled and sold in aid of the Flood Appeal.
The Newhaven Dieppe ferry had reported our casks floating out to sea.
25 years on, this replica brew recalls these events. Brewed using the same techniques, malt, and hops sourced from the original growers, the beer is smooth and full bodied, with a gentle sweetness and abundant hop character.
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6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
440ml can from Middle Farm, Firle. Poured a clear dark amber colour with a mostly lasting frothy off white head. The aroma is nutty, big woody hops. The flavour is over moderate bitter, with a smooth, somewhat rich, earthy, big woody hop bitter palate and a long bitter finish. Over medium bodied with soft carbonation.
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from Can
from
Middle Farm Cider Centre
on 24 May 2026
at 22:44