Bonfire Boy
Harvey's in Lewes, East Sussex, England 🏴
Strong Ale - English Regular|
Score
6.97
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A dark amber beer with a full malty palate. Slightly burnt, bitter aftertaste, and a superbly smoky flavour. A staple of Lewes Bonfire Night festivities.
Originally brewed to commemorate the gallant work of the Fire Brigade during the fire at the brewery in July 1996 and was originally called ‘Firecracker’.
Originally brewed to commemorate the gallant work of the Fire Brigade during the fire at the brewery in July 1996 and was originally called ‘Firecracker’.
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8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Cask handpull at Wenlock Arms. Undergoing a run of good beers at the moment, Harvey’s continues with this strong ale. Russet/deep ruby in colour with thin off white head. Distinctive Harvey’s yeast on nose, but also incredible malt aromas too of toffee and choc. Mouthfeel is good and full with yeast, drying hop and toffee sweetness on the end. Brilliant Re-rate, Lord Nelson, Brighton. Chestnut with disappearing head. Harvey’s yeast and fruity malt aroma. Syrupy malt in mouth, some nice fruit. It’s a good English strong beer, but lacks the heights of previous rating. May need a bit more time for the malt to soften. 3.5/5
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Oct 2005
at 04:33
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
An unclear red beer with a small head. It has no aroma. The flavor is very hoppy - combined with sweet malt and raspberries. A great flavor.
Tried
on 17 Dec 2003
at 16:49